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 ...

International trade and investment is critical to the Australian economy, creating jobs and prosperity, and opening up opportunities for Australian businesses to expand. Find out more about Australia’s trade and investment agenda.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. R.G. Casey Building John McEwen Crescent Barton ACT 0221 Australia. Phone: +61 2 6261 1111 Fax: +61 2 6261 3111 ABN: 47 065 634 525. Contact us. Follow us. Twitter; Facebook; Instagram; …

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade can provide you with the opportunity to do the kind of work that adds up to something meaningful. The chance to challenge yourself and learn new skills. The prospect of working with a motivated, experienced and …

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) focuses on developing and implementing foreign, trade and development policy, negotiating international agreements, delivering an effective aid program, and providing high quality consular assistance.

Within Australia, staff within Australian Passport Offices in capital cities are authorised to provide services such as issuing of Certificates of no Impediment to Marriage (CNI) (including witnessing the signature on the application form) and legalisations of documents (Apostilles and Authentications).

DFAT offers a variety of information on Australia's foreign policies and interests, including information to support organisations and individuals doing business overseas and to foster a positive image of Australia internationally.

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Trade and investment at a glance provides high level statistical data on Australia's trade and investment profile on an annual basis. It covers our top trading partners, key exports, imports, sources and destinations for investment and how Australia compares with the rest of the world in global export, import and investment rankings.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issues passports to be used as evidence of identity and citizenship by Australians travelling internationally. Lodge your passport application at Australia Post .