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Behind the scenes on a State Visit

On 30 August 2017 By DFATIn International relations, People-to-people, Travel2 Comments

State Visits are usually very formal affairs, with lots of gilt and glitter.  But, with a relationship as close as Australia and New Zealand’s, you’d be forgiven for asking whether any of that is really necessary. We’re such great mates; wouldn’t it be possible to just get together for a barbecue? Why do we bother with all of the formalities? 

Sorry Day – reflecting on our past, and our future

On 26 May 201726 May 2017 By DFATIn About DFAT, Corporate1 Comment

DFAT has been on quite a journey over the past 20 years. We now have a growing cadre of highly skilled and motivated Indigenous officers who are advancing Australia’s national interests at home and abroad.

From Bendigo to Brunei

On 20 April 2017 By DFATIn Corporate, International relations, People-to-people1 Comment

With huge smiles, the business people I met shared exciting plans for attracting inward investment and driving local exports into new markets. I had come to talk about the importance of expanding trade with South East Asia but they were ahead of me and had so much to share.

Shaping engagement beyond borders

On 6 April 20177 April 2017 By DFATIn Corporate, International relations, People-to-people1 Comment

A White Paper may sound bureaucratic and complicated but getting it right can make a real difference to Australia’s security and prosperity.

‘Unknowns’ confronting Australia: Harder than anything I remember

On 4 April 2017 By DFATIn Corporate, International relations, People-to-people2 Comments

We do right now have an extraordinarily challenging role in mapping out the 'known' and 'unknown unknowns' confronting Australia's national and international interests. Harder than anything else I can remember in my time in the job.

Australia’s Ambassadors: Grappling with changing realities

On 29 March 2017 By DFATIn About DFAT, International relations, People-to-peopleLeave a comment

As Australia’s Ambassadors converge on Canberra for the very first Global Heads of Mission Meeting or GHOMM, we are poised to make a meaningful contribution to Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper.

A Day in the Life of Australia’s Consul-General in Chengdu

On 27 March 2017 By DFATIn About DFAT, International relations, People-to-people2 Comments

Overall, it is a privilege to serve Australia abroad. There is never a day that I don’t marvel at the extraordinary role as well as the responsibilities I have been given. This spurs me to work hard and smart to make Australia proud.

The Australian Ambassadors’ Meeting: helping Australia chart a better way forward

On 23 March 2017 By DFATIn About DFAT, International relations, People-to-peopleLeave a comment

In a few days, I will be joining over 100 of Australia’s Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls-General in Canberra for DFAT’s Global Heads of Mission Meeting - where my fellow Ambassadors and I have been tasked to think about how to best position our country in an increasingly uncertain and fractious world.

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