Skip to content
Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

About us

The department's role is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves working to strengthen Australia's security; enhancing Australia's prosperity; and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.

The department provides foreign and trade policy advice to the government. We work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.

Who we are

Organisational charts

Corporate information

Our offices

Head office address

R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton ACT 0221 Australia

Postal address

R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton ACT 0221 Australia

Head office telephone

  • Switchboard: +61 2 6261 1111
  • Media enquiries: +61 2 6261 1555
  • Fax: +61 2 6261 3111

Emergency helpline

Consular Emergency Centre 24 Hour Phone Service:

  • 1300 555 135 within Australia (local call cost) or
  • +61 2 6261 3305 from outside Australia

FOI contact

Australian state and territory offices

Overseas offices

Australian Business Number

  • ABN 47 065 634 525