Executive Powers Foreign Affairs and Trade

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade   - Responsible for the Australian Governments international relations, trade and development assistance programs through its headquarters in Canberra and Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world.

Austrade - The Australian government trade commission for Australian exporters and information for companies wanting to do business with Australia.

Australian Agency For International Development - Australian Government Overseas Aid Program. Information about the latest humanitarian issues, online media releases, plus links to other overseas development sites.

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research - Attempts to improve the well-being of people in developing countries and Australia through international collaboration in research and related activities that develop sustainable agricultural systems and appropriate strategies for natural resource management.

Australian National Commission for UNESCO - The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication in order to further universal respect for justice.

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation - Aims to increase Australian exports by providing to our clients internationally competitive insurance and finance services.

Invest Australia - Invest Australia is a partnership between the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources and Austrade, and is the Australian Government's national investment agency responsible for promoting Australia as an investment location.

South Pacific Trade Commission - The SPTC's mission is to enhance the economic and social well-being of the people of the South Pacific, in support of the efforts of the national member governments, through a wide range of activities.