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Where and how Australia provides emergency assistance.
Supporting organisations in developing countries by matching them with skilled Australians.
Australia is a successful global leader and innovator in sport.
A global platform for achievement, innovation, collaboration, and cooperation
Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
This is the 52nd edition of Australia in Brief, revised and updated in February 2021
To help Australians avoid difficulties overseas, we maintain travel advisories for more than 170 destinations.
Prove your COVID-19 vaccinations when you travel overseas.
The Australian Passport Office and its agents are committed to providing a secure, efficient and responsive passport service for Australia.
The Australian Government has joined international partners to condemn malicious cyber activity by Russia targeting the state of Georgia in October.
Qantas have announced temporary reductions to flight capacity across Asia as well as small temporary reductions domestically.
The protection and safety of Australians is our highest priority.
Mr Todd Mercer will serve as Australia’s next Ambassador to Chile.
Ms Jo Cowley has today been announced as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia.
Mr Remo Moretta will serve as Australia’s next Ambassador to Mexico.
The Hon Barry O’Farrell AO will serve as Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Republic of India.
Foreign backpackers and others on working holiday visas will be able to help bushfire-affected communities get back on their feet.
The Government welcomes new research which demonstrates the important role of arts and culture in driving domestic tourism.
We are looking for applications that help countries maximise the benefits of digital trade in the Pacific and Timor-Leste.