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Development

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2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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Humanitarian action

Where and how Australia provides emergency assistance.

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People-to-people

Australia Awards

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Public diplomacy

Foundations, councils and institutes

International Labour Mobility

Australian Volunteers Program

Supporting organisations in developing countries by matching them with skilled Australians. 

Sports diplomacy

Australia is a successful global leader and innovator in sport.

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

A global platform for achievement, innovation, collaboration, and cooperation

About Australia

Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.

Australia in Brief publication

This is the 52nd edition of Australia in Brief, revised and updated in February 2021

Travel

Travel advice

To help Australians avoid difficulties overseas, we maintain travel advisories for more than 170 destinations.

International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Prove your COVID-19 vaccinations when you travel overseas.

Passports

The Australian Passport Office and its agents are committed to providing a secure, efficient and responsive passport service for Australia.

24-hour consular emergency helpline

Visas

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support our security and prosperity.

We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.

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Australia in the World - 2025 Snapshot

The Australia in the World: 2025 Snapshot focuses on a key element of our national policy - our foreign policy.
Office of the Pacific

The Office of the Pacific is enhancing Australia’s engagement with our Pacific family.
Budget

Portfolio Budget Statements and Official Development Assistance Budget Summary.
Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

A new opportunity for Australian businesses to employ skilled people from the UK under the Australia-UK FTA
New Colombo Plan. Connect to Australia's future - study in the region.

Scholarships & grants for study and internships / mentorships in the Indo-Pacific region.
smartraveller.gov.au your first destination

Travel advice you can trust. Stay informed by subscribing for updates.
Office Southeast Asia

The Office of Southeast Asia is deepening Australia’s engagement with Southeast Asian partners
PALM Pacific Australia Labour Mobility

For Australian businesses to recruit workers from 9 Pacific countries and Timor-Leste.

Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio

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Austrade
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Tourism Australia
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ACIAR
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ASIS
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ASNO
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