Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00077:clause:2_2:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00077
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 2 (pt 17/36)
Character Range: 90480–96180

current Prime Minister, and to former Prime Ministers once they have left the Parliament, the Australian Political Exchange Council and related activities, and political party secretariat training

       Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
412.001                                                                               Foreign Affairs and Trade Operations
                                                                                      Objectives:
                                                                                       (a) to protect and advance the national interest through engaging in advocacy in Australia and overseas that promotes Australia's foreign, trade, economic, and security interests; and
                                                                                       (b) to promote a whole-of-government approach in pursuit of Australia's interests abroad, including through leadership at overseas missions and coordination of the overseas diplomatic network; and
                                                                                       (c) to ensure the security and protect the dignity of the diplomatic and consular corps serving in Australia by delivering a quality service and upholding Australia's obligations under the Vienna conventions; and
                                                                                       (d) to deliver high-quality public diplomacy, international media and cultural visit programs, which improve understanding of Australia and Australian Government foreign and trade policies
412.002                                                                               Payments to International Organisations
                                                                                      Objective: To advance Australia's foreign, trade, economic, and security interests through membership and participation in international organisations and their various peacekeeping activities
412.003                                                                               Public Information Services and Public Diplomacy
                                                                                      Objectives:
                                                                                       (a) to project a positive and contemporary image of Australia and promote a clear understanding of government policies and objectives through the Department's public diplomacy, cultural and media activities cultural and media activities and through providing an independent, creditable and reliable voice and image in the region
                                                                                       (b) to promote people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia and support for the Australian Government's international policy goals, including through grants and other support to bilateral foundations, councils and institutes
412.004                                                                               Consular Services
                                                                                      Objective: To support and assist Australian travellers and Australians overseas through high-quality consular services, including accurate and timely travel advice, practical contingency planning and rapid crisis response

       AusAID
413.001                                                                               Official Development Assistance—Papua New Guinea and Pacific
                                                                                      Objective: To assist Papua New Guinea and other developing countries in the Pacific region to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development
413.002                                                                               Official Development Assistance—East Asia
                                                                                      Objective: To assist developing countries in the East Asia region to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development
413.003                                                                               Official Development Assistance—Africa, South and Central Asia, Middle East and Other
                                                                                      Objective: To assist developing countries in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development
413.004                                                                               Official Development Assistance—Emergency, Humanitarian and Refugee Program
                                                                                      Objective: To assist developing countries to respond to emergencies and assist refugees
413.005                                                                               Official Development Assistance—United Nations, Commonwealth and Other International Organisations
                                                                                      Objective: To assist developing countries through contributions to the United Nations, Commonwealth and other international organisations
413.006                                                                               Official Development Assistance—Non-Government Organisation, Volunteer and Community Programs
                                                                                      Objective: To assist developing countries through contributions to non-government organisation, volunteer and community programs

       Department