Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is a government agency based in Canberra, Australia. The department's purpose is to help make Australia stronger, safer and more prosperous by promoting and protecting their interests internationally and contributing to global stability and economic growth. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the government. They work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively. The agency is maanged by the executive management team.