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- … and continue to be, major shifts in the distribution of economic weight, and resulting changes in the distribution of strategic power. Significantly, a major new power, China, has joined key global institutions like the WTO, reflecting its … democracy. Global multilateralism rests on the equality of states. But power resides with the handful of states with the strategic and economic reach to shape events. The story of multilateralism is the constant quest to expand the reach of the … attracted to benefit of smaller arrangements that are not necessarily universal in nature, like the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The intellectual, legal and normative assumptions underpinning established practices and principles in the …https://dfat.gov.au/news/speeches/Pages/sir-james-plimsoll-lecture -
- … period. We have overseen, with strong input from Michael Manthorpe, also Deputy President, the development of the IPAA Strategic Plan to 2022, which sets out how we will promote excellence and professionalism in public administration over the … interests. The big story in our own region, with reverberations beyond, is, of course, the changing balance of strategic power. The relationship between the United States and China is strained. Trade tensions between them are putting … period. We have overseen, with strong input from Michael Manthorpe, also Deputy President, the development of the IPAA Strategic Plan to 2022, which sets out how we will promote excellence and professionalism in public administration over the …https://dfat.gov.au/news/speeches/Pages/institute-of-public-administration-australia-secretarys-series -
- … the UK labour market. Investor protection The investor protection outcomes in the A-UKFTA support our strong investment partnership and reflect our mutual confidence in each other's economy. For the first time in an FTA, the UK has agreed to … to a number of environmental issues, consistent with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). It affirms commitments by each country to tackle climate change, including under the Paris Agreement, … The A-UKFTA contained Australia's first ever chapter dedicated to innovation. Australia and the UK will establish a Strategic Innovation Dialogue to: promote trade-facilitative innovation policy; cooperate on mutual interests which may …https://dfat.gov.au/trade/agreements/in-force/ukfta-outcomes-documents/benefits-australia -
- … recruitment. Agreed Defence is already working to enhance its profile in the North West. In April 2013, Defence held a strategic-level wargaming exercise (Exercise Python) in Perth, with Western Australian industry representatives. More … provide an opportunity for government and industry to work together to further common goals. In July 2013, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute held the inaugural Australia-Africa Leadership Dialogue in Perth. The event attracted a range of … recruitment. Agreed Defence is already working to enhance its profile in the North West. In April 2013, Defence held a strategic-level wargaming exercise (Exercise Python) in Perth, with Western Australian industry representatives. More …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/senate-standing-committee-on-foreign-affairs-defence-and-trade-inquiry-into-australia-s-foreign-trade-and-defence-policy-in -
- … equitable manner that reflects their predominance in agricultural production, marketing and trading in Cambodia. AusAID's partnership with the World Bank on smallholder agriculture and social protection issues has effectively linked World Bank … (MDG 6) through harm reduction. The framework for AusAID's support in this area is the Cambodian Government's Health Strategic Plan 2008–2015. Along with six other donors the Agency supports the implementation of this strategic plan through the Second Health Sector Support Program (HSSP2). Participation in this program-based approach …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/cambodia-development-cooperation-report-2009 -
- … what it will focus on and who it will work with are outlined below. 3 Program delivery Australia and Timor-Leste's partnership will be based on mutual respect and accountability. The Government of Timor-Leste has clearly stated its … are unable or unwilling to align and coordinate effectively, or that the Government of Timor-Leste fails to focus on the Strategic Development Plan and National Priorities. The result of either of these risks would be to pull resources away from … donor coordination and harmonisation and supporting only those activities which are identified as a high priority in the Strategic Development Plan. 8 By 2014 This strategy states how Australia will assist Timor-Leste over five years. In …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-timor-leste-country-strategy-2009-to-2014 -
- … In short a whole new ethic is being created for what will be a very different force. This process is being guided by a strategic review into the RSIP, with 15 terms of reference covering everything from human resources issues, to whether the … an armed force, to how the fire services will be handled. Every aspect of policing will be put under the microscope. The strategic review will provide the roadmap for rebuilding the force over the next five to eight years. RAMSI police will … and reform of the financial sector to ensure stability and credit to business and consumers. We – and by "we" I mean the partnership between Solomon Islanders and RAMSI - desperately need to get the public service functioning again. Public …https://dfat.gov.au/news/speeches/Pages/operation-helpem-fren-rebuilding-the-nation-of-solomon-islands -
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- … in the region. Consistent with the 2005 Kuala Lumpur Declaration, we emphasized the role of the EAS as a forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on political, security and economic issues of common regional concern. We exchanged our … confidence building among the EAS participating countries and continue the open and frank exchange of views on issues of strategic importance of common peace, stability and economic prosperity in East Asia. We took note with appreciation of the … ASEAN Community. We noted the adoption of the Joint Declaration on the Launching of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Negotiations and the endorsement of the Guiding Principles and Objectives for Negotiating the Regional …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/regional-architecture/eas/Pages/chairmans-statement-of-the-7th-east-asia-summit-eas
- … the Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Safeguards, Mr Herman Nackaerts, launched the Department of Safeguards Long Term Strategic Plan (LTSP): 'Preparing for Future Verification Challenges'. A major focus of the LTSP is the further evolution of … unfold over the next few years. ASNO will not only monitor the changes closely, but will also engage in the technical and strategic discussions that will be important to ensuring the best outcomes from these changes. Regional Safeguards … the Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Safeguards, Mr Herman Nackaerts, launched the Department of Safeguards Long Term Strategic Plan (LTSP): 'Preparing for Future Verification Challenges'. A major focus of the LTSP is the further evolution of …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/corporate/annual-reports/asno-annual-report-2010-2011/Pages/director-general-s-report