Portfolio: Foreign Affairs and Trade
http://www.austrade.gov.au
$450M
2025-26 Budget$350M
2024-25 Total Revenue1,200
Headcount (2024-25)Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Digital Uplift
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Total Budget
$106.2M
Digital Budget
$106.2M
July 2024 — June 2028
This program addresses cyber security vulnerabilities across DFAT’s International Communications Network and improves collaboration across government, ensuring DFAT maintains Level 2 of the Cyber Essential Eight Maturity Model.
Go Global Toolkit Expansion (GGT)
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
Total Budget
$10.9M
Digital Budget
$9M
July 2024 — June 2026
The GGT is a single, simple and trusted source of practical export support for all Australian business. Enhancement to GGT will improve export readiness of Australian businesses and aim to grow Australian exports through capability uplift. Enhancements include online export support that is personalised and tailored to Australian business interests, capabilities and emerging global market opportunities. Businesses can access tailored market insights, events and news articles based on their sectors and markets of interest. They can also access exclusive exporting webinars and track their progress through the export journey. The GGT supports the government’s trade priorities, including diversification, and also provides information on how to use new free trade agreements. It allows for trade services to be delivered digitally, at scale – a key expectation of modern Australian businesses.
International Communications Network (ICN) Stabilisation Program
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Total Budget
$90.2M
Digital Budget
$90.2M
July 2023 — June 2026
This program is stabilising the current ICN by replacing aged core ICT infrastructure components (servers and network switches) along with some uninterruptable power supply (UPS), fibre remediation and replacement of end-of-life Multi-Function Devices. Stabilisation is necessary to ensure critical systems outages are reduced and support the development of new and enhanced ICT capabilities to meet Australia's current and future communication requirements, including delivery of future government foreign policy and trade goals, as detailed in DFAT’s 10-year capability plan.
Foreign Arrangements Scheme (FAS) – Australia’s Foreign Relations Act (AFRA) online portal and website enhancement (known as the AFRA Digital/ICT enhancement program)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Total Budget
$10.3M
Digital Budget
$10.3M
July 2023 — June 2027
This project will ensure the ongoing enhancement and maintenance of the FAS online portal and website, including the public register. This project will also ensure the government can meet its legislative responsibilities under the Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Act 2020, be responsive to stakeholder feedback and implement outcomes from the recent Legislative Review * This total budget reflects the costs associated with delivery of the required digital and ICT capability and does not include costs associated with managing and delivering all regulatory functions of the Foreign Arrangements Scheme. Total program budget 29.8 million.
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Reform proposals on YourGov that name this department as a delivery partner — drawn from citizen voice, government strategy, research, international examples and gap analysis.
STRATEGY SUMMARY
We deliver quality trade and investment services to businesses and policy advice to government to grow Australia’s prosperity, including leading on national tourism policy.
PURPOSE
We deliver quality trade and investment services to businesses and policy advice to government to grow Australia’s prosperity, including leading on national tourism policy.
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.4Strategic priorities
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Diversification: Broadening trade and investment across markets, sectors and business types
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.20Net zero: Enabling net zero transformation and positioning Australia as a net zero partner of choice
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.20Economic security: Deepening our strategic relationships and economic resilience
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.20First Nations: Supporting equitable economic ownership and growth for First Nations businesses and communities
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.20Visitor economy: Returning the visitor economy to long-term sustainable growth
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.20Trade modernisation: Improving cross-border trade and digital services
Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.20Outcomes
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Outcome 1: To contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity by supporting Australian exporters to expand internationally, attracting productive international investment, and growing the visitor economy.
To contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity by supporting Australian exporters to expand internationally, attracting productive international investment, and growing the visitor economy.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 2: The protection and welfare of Australians abroad through timely and responsive consular and passport services in specific locations overseas.
The protection and welfare of Australians abroad through timely and responsive consular and passport services in specific locations overseas.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Values
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Innovation
Transparency
Generosity of spirit
Collaboration
Performance measures
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| Code | Measure | Target 2025-26 | Latest result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CCE01 | High level of satisfaction for Austrade’s clients with Austrade’s services | At least 85 per cent Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.19 | Not achieved Annual Report 2024-25 · p.16 | Partially achieved |
CCE02 | Number of trade outcomes facilitated | At least 1,200 Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.19 | Achieved Annual Report 2024-25 · p.16 | Achieved |
CCE03 | EMDG recipients report that the receipt of a grant encouraged them to increase their export promotion activities | At least 70 per cent of EMDG recipients to report that receiving a grant encouraged them to increase their export promotion activities Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.19 | Achieved Annual Report 2024-25 · p.16 | Achieved |
CCE04 | Effective contribution to whole-of-government policy development | Focus Areas: Tourism Data, Net Zero, Trade Facilitation Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.20 | Achieved Annual Report 2024-25 · p.16 | Achieved |
CCE05 | Effective delivery of consular and passport services to Australians overseas | At least 97 per cent of passports processed by Austrade are without administrative errors Corporate Plan 2025-26 · p.20 | Achieved Annual Report 2024-25 · p.30 | Achieved |
Source documents
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2024-25
Austrade Annual Report 2024-25 (PDF 9.5MB)
Open
2025-26
Austrade Corporate Plan 2025-26 (PDF 7.7MB
Open
2024-25
Austrade Corporate Plan 2024-25 (PDF 6.65MB
Open
2023-24
Austrade Corporate Plan 2023-24 (PDF 734KB)
Open
2022-23
Austrade Corporate Plan 2022-23 (PDF 734KB)
Open
Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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Fast-track Export Market Development Grants
Streamline the processing of Export Market Development Grants to ensure quicker disbursement to businesses.
2024-25.pdf
Launch Digital Passport Application Service
Introduce an online service for passport applications to reduce wait times and improve service delivery.
2024-25.pdf
Enhance Trade Advisory Service
Expand the trade advisory service to provide more personalized support for businesses looking to expand internationally.
2024-25.pdf
Reduce Passport Application Errors
Implement a new quality assurance process to reduce administrative errors in passport applications.
2024-25.pdf
Establish International Trade Network
Create a network of international trade hubs to provide real-time market intelligence and support for Australian businesses.
association-worldbank.org-governance.txt
Launch Policy Research Initiative
Initiate a research initiative to develop and implement evidence-based policies that support trade and investment.
university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt
Revamp National Tourism Branding Campaign
Launch a new branding campaign to boost Australia’s tourism sector and attract more international visitors.
2025-26.pdf
Extend Trade Consultation Hours
Extend consultation hours for trade advisors to better support businesses looking to expand internationally.
2024-25.pdf
Fast-track Export Market Development Grants
Streamline the processing of Export Market Development Grants to ensure quicker disbursement to businesses.
2024-25.pdf
Launch Digital Passport Application Service
Introduce an online service for passport applications to reduce wait times and improve service delivery.
2024-25.pdf
Enhance Trade Advisory Service
Expand the trade advisory service to provide more personalized support for businesses looking to expand internationally.
2024-25.pdf
Reduce Passport Application Errors
Implement a new quality assurance process to reduce administrative errors in passport applications.
2024-25.pdf
Establish International Trade Network
Create a network of international trade hubs to provide real-time market intelligence and support for Australian businesses.
association-worldbank.org-governance.txt
Launch Policy Research Initiative
Initiate a research initiative to develop and implement evidence-based policies that support trade and investment.
university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt
Revamp National Tourism Branding Campaign
Launch a new branding campaign to boost Australia’s tourism sector and attract more international visitors.
2025-26.pdf
Extend Trade Consultation Hours
Extend consultation hours for trade advisors to better support businesses looking to expand internationally.
2024-25.pdf
Legislation administered
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1985
Australian Trade and Investment Commission Act 1985
Austrade administers this Act to deliver quality trade and investment services to businesses and policy advice to government.
1997
Export Market Development Grants Act 1997
Austrade administers this Act to provide grants to small and medium-sized enterprises to support marketing and promotional activities.
Bodies within the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio
Tourism Australia
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
Export Finance Australia (EFA)
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity
Policy Advisory Council (for International Agricultural Research)
Statutory Body
Commission for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Statutory Body
Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office
Statutory Body