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[CP p.2](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=2) [[CP p.2](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=2)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=2)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We work with governments, civil society, and educational and business networks, and participate in a diverse range of international organisations and forums to promote Australia’s interests in peace, security, trade, investment and other areas of cooperation. [CP p.4](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=4) [[CP p.4](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=4)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=4)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- The advancement of Australia’s international strategic, security and economic interests. [[CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)]\n- The protection and welfare of Australians abroad and access to secure international travel documentation. [[CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)]\n- A secure Australian Government presence overseas. [[CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: The advancement of Australia’s international strategic, security and economic interests\nWe deliver targeted programs to increase Australia’s global engagement, particularly with the Indo-Pacific region, and project a positive and contemporary image of Australia overseas. We promote Australia’s interests by connecting Australia with the region through diplomacy, trade, people-to-people links, educational exchange, investment and industry. [CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13) [[CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Negotiate and advocate internationally and provide international policy advice\n- Deliver international development and humanitarian assistance\n- Advocate within multilateral institutions\n- Deliver consular services\n- Deliver passport services\n- Manage the Australian Government’s overseas network\n\n### Outcome 2: The protection and welfare of Australians abroad and access to secure international travel documentation\nWe provide legal services and regulatory functions to uphold Australia’s international legal obligations and contribute to the advancement of Australia’s interests overseas. [CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)\n\n### Outcome 3: A secure Australian Government presence overseas through the provision of security services and information and communications technology infrastructure, and the management of the Commonwealth’s overseas property estate\nIn 115 posts overseas, DFAT is the responsible agency for ensuring consistent and efficient use of government resources for all Australian Government agencies represented. This includes providing security services and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure for our overseas network and management of the Commonwealth’s owned overseas property estate through DFATs Overseas Property Office and its contracted service provider. [CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13) [[CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Manage the Australian Government’s overseas network\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_APS Values_\n\n- Impartial\n- Committed to service\n- Accountable\n- Respectful\n- Ethical\n- Stewardship\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | DFAT’s diplomatic efforts support favourable foreign affairs and trade policy outcomes for Australia | Three case studies demonstrate performance: Implementing the Nauru–Australia Treaty. Increasing Australia’s trade and investment ties with Indonesia through Australia’s Business Champion for Indonesia. Enhancing Australia’s cooperation with India through implementation of the New Roadmap for Australia’s Economic Engagement with India. | [CP p.13](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=13) |\n| CCE02 | Australian passports are processed efficiently | 95% of passports processed within 10 business days. 98% of priority passports processed within 2 business days. 98% of fast-track passports processed within 5 business days. Travel document processing efficiency is greater than or equal to 90% of the agreed benchmark. | [CP p.50](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=50)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=50) |\n| CCE03 | Australian Government staff, information and assets overseas are protected through appropriate risk-focused security measures | DFAT achieves the set security performance standards across a majority of its posts in the areas of compliance, culture and responsiveness to incidents. DFAT delivers the Overseas Resilience to Cyber Activities program to 80% of posts selected through its annual risk-based planning process. | [CP p.27](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=27)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=27) |\n| CCE04 | DFAT’s sanctions and foreign arrangements functions demonstrate the principles of regulator best practice | 100% of sanctions compliance matters finalised in the reporting period applied a graduated risk-based approach. At least 85% of notifications to the Foreign Arrangements Scheme are in scope. | [CP p.29](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=29)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=29) |\n| CCE05 | The overseas property estate is effectively maintained and fit for purpose | At least 80% satisfaction rating with the performance of the outsourced property service provider and the Overseas Property Office (OPO). Annual reinvestment in the DFAT portfolio of a minimum of 2% of the building asset value. At least 90% of the owned property estate planned and preventative maintenance program is completed as per the agreed schedule. | [CP p.28](http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=28)(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=28) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:58:27.200683+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000855\n**Entity type**: Federal Department\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Foreign Affairs and Trade\n**Website**: http://www.dfat.gov.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| corporate-plans | 2 |\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 43 |\n| strategies | 6 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- The plan complements the Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) which outline\nthe funds appropriated for the department to achieve our purpose and 3 outcomes over the period 2024–25 to\n2027–28.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\n40 ABAC Report to APEC Economic Leaders Thailand 2022\nensure strong alignment between our vision for climate change action and private enterprise\nobjectives, to encourage investor confidence in renewable energy projects, and work with business\nsectors to identify and prioritize opportunities which present positive outcomes for both the\nenvironment and trade; and\nsupport capacity building initiatives, technology transfer and sharing and the development of human\nresources in higher education facilities, business and financial institutions, aimed at broadening\nopportunities for investment in renewable energy and innovation.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ABAC-20Report-20to-20Leaders-202022.pdf (https://www2.abaconline.org/assets/2022/ABAC%20Report%20to%20Leaders%202022.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nRole of the Corporate Plan\nDFAT’s 2024–25 Corporate Plan sets out its purpose and outcomes, and the key activities it undertakes to achieve\nthem.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 32, 36\nOperating context For the entire period covered by the plan, the following:\na. the environment in which the entity will operate; 10–12\nb. the strategies and plans the entity will implement to have the 12–14\ncapability it needs to undertake its key activities and achieve its\npurposes;\nc. a summary of the risk oversight and management systems of the 17–18\nentity, and the key risks that the entity will manage and how those risks\nwill be managed;\nd. details of any organisation or body that will make a significant 8, 14, 31,\ncontribution towards achieving the entity’s purposes through 34\ncooperation with the entity, including how that cooperation will help\nachieve those purposes;\ne. how any subsidiary of the entity will contribute to achieving the N/A\nentity’s purpose.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Credit: DFAT\nPerformance measure 13 The overseas property estate is effectively maintained and fit for purpose\nOur role Manage the overseas estate\nPBS program 3.2 Overseas property\nMeasure type Quantitative; outputs\nTarget 1: At least 80% satisfaction rating with the performance of the outsourced\nTargets\nproperty service provider and the Overseas Property Office (OPO).23\n2025–26 to 2028–29\nTarget 2: Annual reinvestment in the DFAT portfolio of a minimum of 2% of the\nbuilding asset value.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- The revised measure was first\npublished in DFAT’s Portfolio Budget Statements 2025–26.21\nPerformance measure 11 Customers are satisfied with passport services\nOur role Provide passport services in Australia and overseas\nPBS program 2.2 Passport services\nMeasure type Quantitative; effectiveness\nTarget 85% satisfaction rate overall from customer surveys.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- What we do\nValues Statement\nFraud and Corruption Control\nInclusion, Equity and Diversity Strategy\nStretch Reconciliation Action Plan\nCorporate Plan\nRoles and responsibilities of embassies, high commissions, consulates, and consulates headed by honorary consuls\nHistory of the department\nOur people\nMinisters and Assistant Minister\nExecutive staff:\nSecretary and Deputy Secretaries\nSenior staff:\nAustralian Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other representatives\nOrganisational chart:\nDFAT organisational structure [PDF 190 KB]\nOur locations\nAustralian state and territory offices\nEmbassies, High Commissions, Consulates, multilateral missions and representative offices\nCorporate information\nCertifications\nDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade Enterprise Agreement\nDFAT annual reports\nDFAT APSC Capability Review Report\nDiplomatic Academy\nFinancial Remedies\nFreedom of information\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/pages/about-us.aspx)`\n- Target At least 80 per cent satisfaction rating with the performance of the outsourced\n2024–25 to 2027–28 property service provider and OPO.15\nAnnual reinvestment in the DFAT portfolio of a minimum of 2 per cent of the\nBuilding Asset Value.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Credit: 5 Foot Photography\nPerformance measure 2 The New Colombo Plan contributes to young Australians’ Indo-Pacific\nknowledge, capability and connections\nOur role Manage the New Colombo Plan\nPBS program 1.5 New Colombo Plan – transforming regional relationships\nMeasure type Quantitative; outputs\nTargets Target 1: 300 Australian university undergraduates awarded a New Colombo Plan\n2025–26 to 2028–29 scholarship to study in the Indo-Pacific region.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 19]\nPerformance measure 4 DFAT’s sanctions and foreign arrangements functions demonstrate the principles of\nregulator best practice\nOur role DFAT’s regulatory functions contribute to the advancement of Australia’s foreign\npolicy interests by administering, promoting and enforcing compliance with\nAustralia’s sanctions laws and providing advice on arrangements notified under the\nForeign Arrangements Scheme.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- 2024–25 to 2027–28 98 per cent of priority passports processed within 2 business days.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 32, 36\nOperating context For the entire period covered by the plan, the following:\na. the environment in which the entity will operate; 10–12\nb. the strategies and plans the entity will implement to have the 12–14\ncapability it needs to undertake its key activities and achieve its\npurposes;\nc. a summary of the risk oversight and management systems of the 17–18\nentity, and the key risks that the entity will manage and how those risks\nwill be managed;\nd. details of any organisation or body that will make a significant 8, 14, 31,\ncontribution towards achieving the entity’s purposes through 34\ncooperation with the entity, including how that cooperation will help\nachieve those purposes;\ne. how any subsidiary of the entity will contribute to achieving the N/A\nentity’s purpose.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nPerformance measure 8 International organisations reflect Australian interests and values when addressing\nglobal challenges\nOur role Advocate for Australia’s interests in international organisations\nPBS program 1.4 Payments to international organisations\nMeasure type Quantitative; qualitative\nThree focus areas demonstrate Australia’s influence and engagement in international\nTarget\ninstitutions:\n2025–26 to 2028–29\n• delivery of planned strategic objectives for the United Nations General\nAssembly (UNGA) High-Level Week\n• election of Australian multilateral candidatures\n• delivery of the UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Outcome 2, Measure 9 Amended Measure 9 DFAT undertook a\nprogram 2.2 Australian passports are Australian passports are processed review of this\nKey activity 5 processed efficiently. efficiently. measure with the\nintent to provide\n(pages 50–51) Targets Targets\nmore meaningful\n• 95% of passports processed • 95% of travel documents are\ninformation\nwithin 10 business days. available within 6 weeks of\nreflective of user\n98% of priority passports lodgement. experience, and to\nprocessed within 2 business • 98% of priority passports are capture the new\ndays. processed within 2 business fast-track (5-\ndays.\nbusiness-day)\n• 98% of fast-track passports are processing service\nprocessed within 5 business\ndays.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Table B1: List of required topics in DFAT Corporate Plan 2025–26\nTopic Page\nIntroduction\n• Statement of preparation 2\n• The reporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\n• The reporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurpose 3\nKey activities 11, 13, 20, 22, 24, 26,28\nOperating context\n• Environment 4\n• Capability 5-6\n• Risk oversight and management 9-10\n• Cooperation 6\n• Subsidiaries (if applicable) Not applicable\nPerformance 11-29\nReporting regulatory performance\n• Principles of regulatory best practices 12, 17, 19\n• Statement of Expectations set out by responsible ministers 12\n• Responding Statement of Intent set out by the accountable authority of 12\nthe entity\n24 Department of Finance, Corporate plans for Commonwealth entities (Resource Management Guide 132), Department of Finance website,\nn.d., accessed 4 August 2025.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35]\nT Corporate Plan 2025–26\nTopic Page\nIntroduction\n• Statement of preparation 2\n• The reporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\n• The reporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurpose 3\nKey activities 11, 13, 20, 22, 24, 26,28\nOperating context\n• Environment 4\n• Capability 5-6\n• Risk oversight and management 9-10\n• Cooperation 6\n• Subsidiaries (if applicable) Not applicable\nPerformance 11-29\nReporting regulatory performance\n• Principles of regulatory best practices 12, 17, 19\n• Statement of Expectations set out by responsible ministers 12\n• Responding Statement of Intent set out by the accountable authority of 12\nthe entity\n24 Department of Finance, Corporate plans for Commonwealth entities (Resource Management Guide 132), Department of Finance website,\nn.d., accessed 4 August 2025.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- This\nand states and territories to coordinate the\nwork is ongoing and remains a national priority.\ncollection of data and measure progress against\nGlobal Forest Resources Assessment under the UN Food\nand Agriculture Organisation\nGlobal Forest Resources Assessment under the Food and Agriculture Organisation links to two SDG Indicators\nIndicator 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area\nIndicator 15.2.1: Progress towards sustainable forest management\nCustodian agency: Food and Agriculture Organisation\nAustralia’s commitment to sustainable forest Australia’s State of the Forests Report 2018 will\nmanagement (SFM) is articulated in its National be released in the second half of 2018.\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nTracking passenger and freight volumes by mode of transport\nSDG 9 B uild resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation\nand foster innovation\nTarget 9.1 D evelop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and\ntrans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being,\nwith a focus on affordable and equitable access for all\nIndicator 9.1.2 P assenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport\nTransport Network Strategic TraNSIT’s benefits include:\nInvestment Tool\n• improving transportation aspects by:\nThe Transport Network Strategic Investment\n– analysing the impact of road upgrades\nTool (TraNSIT), developed by CSIRO, is a\nsuch as sealing, bridge upgrades, axel\nmodeling tool that provides an evidence-based\nload upgrades;\napproach to identify infrastructure investment\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21,22]\nEnterprise Risk Management Policy sets out our processes for managing risk in line with the expectations of\nthe Commonwealth Risk Management Policy and supports integration of risk at all business levels to meet DFAT’s\nstrategic objectives.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Target Three focus areas demonstrate Australia’s influence and engagement in\n2024–25 to 2027–28 international institutions including: Delivery of planned strategic objectives for\nUnited Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Week; election of Australian\nmultilateral candidatures; delivery of the UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO)\nProgram.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Credit: 5 Foot Photography\nPerformance measure 2 The New Colombo Plan contributes to young Australians’ Indo-Pacific\nknowledge, capability and connections\nOur role Manage the New Colombo Plan\nPBS program 1.5 New Colombo Plan – transforming regional relationships\nMeasure type Quantitative; outputs\nTargets Target 1: 300 Australian university undergraduates awarded a New Colombo Plan\n2025–26 to 2028–29 scholarship to study in the Indo-Pacific region.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nPerformance measure 5 Australia’s treaty obligations are met under Australia’s Comprehensive Safeguards\nAgreement and Additional Protocol to the satisfaction of the International Atomic\nEnergy Agency\nOur role Implement Australia’s international nuclear non-proliferation obligations\nPBS program 1.8 Nuclear-powered submarine program\nMeasure type Qualitative; effectiveness\nThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) grants a ‘broader conclusion’9 for\nTarget\nAustralia, confirming Australia’s compliance with its Comprehensive Safeguards\n2025–26 to 2028–29\nAgreement and Additional Protocol treaty obligations.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nPerformance measure 8 International organisations reflect Australian interests and values when addressing\nglobal challenges\nOur role Advocate for Australia’s interests in international organisations\nPBS program 1.4 Payments to international organisations\nMeasure type Quantitative; qualitative\nThree focus areas demonstrate Australia’s influence and engagement in international\nTarget\ninstitutions:\n2025–26 to 2028–29\n• delivery of planned strategic objectives for the United Nations General\nAssembly (UNGA) High-Level Week\n• election of Australian multilateral candidatures\n• delivery of the UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Performance measure 12 Australian Government staff, information and assets overseas are protected through\nappropriate risk-focused security measures\nOur role Provide protective security measures and ICT infrastructure for the overseas network\nPBS program 3.1 Foreign affairs and trade security and IT\nMeasure type Qualitative and quantitative; effectiveness\nTargets Target 1: DFAT achieves the set security performance standards across a majority of\n2025–26 to 2028–29 its posts in the areas of compliance, culture and responsiveness to incidents.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Credit: DFAT\nPerformance measure 13 The overseas property estate is effectively maintained and fit for purpose\nOur role Manage the overseas estate\nPBS program 3.2 Overseas property\nMeasure type Quantitative; outputs\nTarget 1: At least 80% satisfaction rating with the performance of the outsourced\nTargets\nproperty service provider and the Overseas Property Office (OPO).23\n2025–26 to 2028–29\nTarget 2: Annual reinvestment in the DFAT portfolio of a minimum of 2% of the\nbuilding asset value.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nPerformance measure 6 The development program is effective, efficient and responsive\nOur role Design and deliver Australia’s international development program\nPBS program 1.2 Official development assistance\nMeasure type Quantitative; effectiveness\nAt least 85% of investments are assessed as satisfactory on both effectiveness and\nTarget\nefficiency criteria in the investment monitoring report (IMR)14 process.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Performance measure 10 Australian passports are processed efficiently\nOur role Provide passport services in Australia and overseas\nPBS program 2.2 Passport services\nMeasure type Quantitative; efficiency\nTarget 1: 95% of passports processed are available within 6 weeks of lodgement.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- The revised measure was first\npublished in DFAT’s Portfolio Budget Statements 2025–26.21\nPerformance measure 11 Customers are satisfied with passport services\nOur role Provide passport services in Australia and overseas\nPBS program 2.2 Passport services\nMeasure type Quantitative; effectiveness\nTarget 85% satisfaction rate overall from customer surveys.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Performance measure 9 Australians have access to consular information and services, including in\ntimes of crisis\nOur role Provide consular services to Australian travellers and Australians overseas\nPBS program 2.1 Consular services\nMeasure type Quantitative; outputs\nTarget 1: 100% of travel advisories reviewed biannually for posts in a volatile risk\nTargets\nenvironment and where there are elevated Australian interests.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- The rating will be ‘achieved’\nif both targets are ‘achieved’, ‘partially achieved’ if one target is ‘not achieved’,\nand ‘not achieved’ if both targets are ‘not achieved’.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The rating will be\nassessed as ‘achieved’ if both targets are ‘achieved’, ‘partially achieved’ if one target\nis ‘not achieved’, and ‘not achieved’ if both targets are ‘not achieved’.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The rating will be assessed as ‘achieved’ if all targets are ‘achieved’,\n‘partially achieved’ if two targets are ‘achieved’, and ‘not achieved’ if one target is\n‘achieved’.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- New Colombo Plan (NCP) program program to the Indo-Pacific region • For 2024–25 an\nin the Indo-Pacific region. in 2023–24 and 2024–25. alternate or adjusted\n• Diversity of Australian university • Diversity measures for First measure and/or targets\nundergraduates who complete an Nations18, disability19 and may be provided during\nNCP program in the Indo-Pacific regional/remote students20 are the financial year.\nregion. equal to or greater than the\nbroader Australian university\nundergraduate cohort.21\nPBS outcome Measure 5 Amended Measure 4 • Refinements made to\n1, program • Australia’s treaty obligations are • Australia's treaty obligations are measure and target\n1.8 met under Australia’s met under Australia's wording for 2024–25 to\nKey activity 1 Comprehensive Safeguards Comprehensive Safeguards improve clarity of intent.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 33]\nPortfolio Relevant performance Change Performance information Rationale for\nBudget information from DFAT revisions in DFAT change\nStatements Corporate Plan 2024–25 Corporate Plan 2025–26\n2025–26\nreference\nOutcome 3, Measure 11 Amended Measure 11 A new target has\nprogram 3.1 Australian Government staff, Australian Government staff, been developed for\nKey activity 6 information and assets overseas information and assets overseas are 2025–26 to\n(page 53) are protected through protected through appropriate risk- demonstrate our\nappropriate risk-focused focused security measures. performance in\nsecurity measures. providing ICT\nTarget 1\ninfrastructure at\nTarget DFAT achieves the set security\nposts.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| 80 per cent, 2 per cent | Target At least 80 per cent satisfaction rating with the performance of the outsourced\n2024–25 to 2027–28 property service provider and OPO.15\nAnnual reinvestment in the DFAT portfolio of a minimum of 2 per cent of the\nBuilding Asset Value. | `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $6.1 million, 6.1 million | Under the APS Strategic Commissioning Framework we will see\na $6.1 million reduction in contractor expenditure and a corresponding investment in our APS workforce\nthroughout 2024-25. | `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $3 million, 3 million | Development programs\nwith official development assistance (ODA) budgets of more than $3 million are\nrequired to report on performance through annual investment monitoring reports\n(IMR) (evidence-based assessments that rate investment performance against criteria\nincluding effectiveness and efficiency).15 The 85% target for both effectiveness and\nefficiency reflects a long-term average of between 85 and 90%. | `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)` |\n| $1.9 , $100 billion, 4 per cent, 100 billion | According to a recent United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report1,\ntrade in green goods has grown by about 4 per cent in the second half of the year with its combined\nvalue hitting a record of US$1.9 trillion in 2022, US$100 billion more compared to 2021. | `other-pdfs/ABAC-Report-to-APEC-Economic-Leaders-2023.pdf (http://www2.abaconline.org/assets/2023/ABAC-Report-to-APEC-Economic-Leaders-2023.pdf)` |\n| 85 per cent | Target At least 85 per cent of investments are assessed as satisfactory on both\n2023–24 to 2026–279 effectiveness and efficiency criteria in Investment Monitoring Reports (IMRs)10\nand 2024–25 to 2027–28 process. | `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| 98 per cent | 2024–25 to 2027–28 98 per cent of priority passports processed within 2 business days. | `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $1.25 | [Page 8]\nEXAMPLES OF COMPLEMENTING THE SDG\nINDICATORS WITH INDICATORS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL\nSDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere\nTarget 1.1: B y 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured\nas people living on less than $1.25 a day\nIndicator 1.1.1: Proportion of population below the international poverty line, by sex, age, employment\nstatus and geographical location (urban/rural)\nThere is no official povert | `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)` |\n| $43.2 million, 43.2 million | Under the Southeast Asia and Pacific Cyber Program (SEA-PAC Cyber) – the Australian Government will contribute a $43.2 million to cyber capacity building in the region until 2028, building on the work already delivered under the Cyber and Critical Technology Cooperation Program (2016-2024). | `pages/strategies-index__02.html (http://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/cyber-affairs-and-critical-technology)` |\n| $1 , $933.2 billion, 933.2 billion | In 2024-2025, total trade in goods and services with APEC economies accounted for almost AUD $1 trillion ($933.2 billion). | `pages/structure.html (http://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/organisations/apec/asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-apec)` |\n| 85 per cent, 90 per cent | DFAT has maintained the 2023–24 target of 85 per cent for\nboth effectiveness and efficiency taking into account a long-term average of\nbetween 85 and 90 per cent. | `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $1.25 | [Page 8]\nEXAMPLES OF COMPLEMENTING THE SDG\nINDICATORS WITH INDICATORS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL\nSDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere\nTarget 1.1: B y 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured\nas people living on less than $1.25 a day\nIndicator 1.1.1: Proportion of population below the international poverty line, by sex, age, employment\nstatus and geographical location (urban/rural)\nThere is no official povert | `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- The World Bank’s Food ensure people in the region have stable access\nCommodity Price Index peaked in March this year to sufficient, safe, affordable and nutritious food\nat more than 80% higher than two years ago. to meet their dietary needs and food preferences,\nAccording to the International Food Policy and to reach the goal set out in the APEC Food\nResearch Institute, as of the end of June, 18 Security Roadmap Towards 2030, which envisions\neconomies have implemented food export bans a resilient and sustainable food system\non 31 products, and a further five economies underpinned by digitalization and innovation.\nhave imposed restrictive export licensing on six This will help transform the food system, in a\nproducts. way that is anchored around resiliency,\nsustainability, digital innovation, inclusivity and\nThis growing food insecurity is not only reversing open markets and trade.\n Source: `other-pdfs/ABAC-20Report-20to-20Leaders-202022.pdf (https://www2.abaconline.org/assets/2022/ABAC%20Report%20to%20Leaders%202022.pdf)`\n- [pages 5,6,7,8]\nanisation for Economic Cooperation and Development\nPIF Pacific Islands Forum\nSDGs Sustainable Development Goals\nSendai Framework Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030\nSPC Secretariat of the Pacific Community\nTraNSIT Transport Network Strategic Investment Tool\nVNR Voluntary National Review\nUN United Nations\nUNCCD United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification\nUNDP United Nations Development Program\nUNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe\nUNEP United Nations Environment Program\nUNESCAP United Nations Economic and Social Commission\nfor Asia and the Pacific\nUNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund\nUNISDR United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction\nUNSC United Nations Statistical Commission\n3\nTRACKING AUSTRALIA’S PROGRESS ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nEXAMPLES OF LINKS BETWEEN THE SDG\nINDICATORS AND OTHER REPORTING MECHANISMS\nSendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction\nThe Sendai Framework reporting provides information on 11 SDG Indicators\nIndicator 1.5.1 (which repeats at 11.5.1 and 13.1.1): Number of deaths, missing persons and persons\naffected by disaster per 100,000 people\nIndicator 1.5.2 (which repeats at 11.5.2): Direct disaster economic loss in relation to gross\ndomestic product (GDP)\nIndicator 1.5.3 (which repeats at 11.b.1 and 13.1.2): Number of countries with national and local\ndisaster risk reduction strategies\nIndicator 1.5.4 (which repeats at 11.b.1 and 13.1.2): Proportion of local governments that adopt and\nimplement local disaster risk reduction strategies\nin line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster\nRisk Reduction 2015–2030\nCustodian agency: The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- This\nand states and territories to coordinate the\nwork is ongoing and remains a national priority.\ncollection of data and measure progress against\nGlobal Forest Resources Assessment under the UN Food\nand Agriculture Organisation\nGlobal Forest Resources Assessment under the Food and Agriculture Organisation links to two SDG Indicators\nIndicator 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area\nIndicator 15.2.1: Progress towards sustainable forest management\nCustodian agency: Food and Agriculture Organisation\nAustralia’s commitment to sustainable forest Australia’s State of the Forests Report 2018 will\nmanagement (SFM) is articulated in its National be released in the second half of 2018.\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\nLIST OF RELEVANT WEBSITES AND REFERENCES\nDescription Link\nNational Forest Policy Statement http://www.agriculture.gov.au/forestry/policies/forest-policy-\nstatement\nNational Infrastructure Data https://bitre.gov.au/data_dissemination/index.aspx\nCollection and Dissemination\nPlan\nNational Map https://nationalmap.gov.au/\nOpen Data Cube https://www.opendatacube.org/\nSatellite Earth Observations http://eohandbook.com/sdg/\nin support of the SDGs,\nThe CEOS Earth Observation\nHandbook Special 2018 Edition\nSDG Transforming Australia https://www.sdgtransformingaustralia.com/\nProject\nSendai Framework for https://www.unisdr.org/we/coordinate/sendai-framework\nDisaster Risk Reduction\nThe Australian SDG website www.sdgs.org.au\nTransport Network https://www.csiro.au/en/Research/LWF/Areas/Landscape-\nStrategic Investment Tool management/Livestock-logistics/TRANSIT\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- 2023–24 reporting period\nKey activity 2 Planned Performance Results Targets to better reflect the intent\n• At least 85 per cent of • At least 85 per cent of and performance of the\ninvestments are assessed as investments are assessed as development program.\nsatisfactory on both effectiveness satisfactory on both effectiveness • Revised targets will\nand efficiency criteria in the and efficiency criteria in remain in place for\nInvestment Monitoring Reporting Investment Monitoring Reports 2024–25.\nprocess. process. • The previous targets\n• At least 80 per cent of continue to be tracked\ninvestments are effective in through tier 3 indicators\naddressing gender equality. of Australia’s International\n• At least 70 per cent of completed Development\ninvestments are assessed as Performance and Delivery\nsatisfactory on both effectiveness Framework and reported\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5]\n[Page 1]\nTRACKING 2018\nAUSTRALIA’S\nPROGRESS ON\nTHE SUSTAINABLE\nDEVELOPMENT\nGOALS\nUnited Nations High-Level\nPolitical Forum on Sustainable\nDevelopment 2018\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nODA Official Development Assistance\nODC Open Data Cube\nOECD Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development\nPIF Pacific Islands Forum\nSDGs Sustainable Development Goals\nSendai Framework Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030\nSPC Secretariat of the Pacific Community\nTraNSIT Transport Network Strategic Investment Tool\nVNR Voluntary National Review\nUN United Nations\nUNCCD United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification\nUNDP United Nations Development Program\nUNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe\nUNEP United Nations Environment Program\nUNESCAP United Nations Economic and Social Commission\nfor Asia and the Pacific\nUNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund\nUNISDR United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction\nUNSC United Nations Statistical Commission\n3\nTRACKING AUSTRALIA’S PROGRESS ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nCONTENTS\nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1\nACRONYMS AND TERMS 2\nAUSTRALIA AND THE SDG INDICATORS 6\nEXAMPLES OF COMPLEMENTING THE SDG INDICATORS\nWITH INDICATORS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL 7\nTHE SDG INDICATORS 8\nEXAMPLES OF AUSTRALIA’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE\nDEVELOPMENT OF THE SDG INDICATORS 9\nDEVELOPING AUSTRALIA’S REPORTING PLATFORM 12\nEXAMPLES OF LINKS BETWEEN THE SDG INDICATORS\nAND OTHER REPORTING MECHANISMS 16\nAPPLYING AUSTRALIAN DATA INNOVATIONS TO THE SDGS 18\nINNOVATION IN INFRASTRUCTURE DATA 21\nDATA PARTNERSHIPS 24\nANNEX: PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES REGIONAL APPROACH\nTO MONITORING THE SDGS AND THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL APPROACH\nTO MONITORING THE SDGS 27\nREFERENCES (LIST OF RELEVANT WEBSITES AND REFERENCES) 28\n4\nTRACKING AUSTRALIA’S PROGRESS ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- 3 With the exception of 8.4.1/12.2.1 which is currently a Tier III\nindicator but Australia’s data has been sourced from the Global\nMaterial Flows Database as per the methodology\n11\nTRACKING AUSTRALIA’S PROGRESS ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 29]\nLIST OF RELEVANT WEBSITES AND REFERENCES\nDescription Link\nANDI http//www.andi.org.au/\nAURIN https://data.aurin.org.au/group\nAustralia State of Environment https://soe.environment.gov.au/\nReport 2016\nAustralian Government data sdgdata.gov.au\nplatform\nAustralian Government https://performancedashboard.d61.io/aus\nProductivity Commission\nPerformance Dashboard\nData61 https://data61.csiro.au/\nDFAT website http://dfat.gov.au/aid/topics/development-issues/2030-agenda/\nPages/default.aspx\nDigital Earth Australia http://www.ga.gov.au/about/projects/geographic/digital-earth-\naustralia\nGlobal Forest Resources http://www.fao.org/forest-resources-assessment/en/\nAssessment\nGlobal Material Flow Database http://www.resourcepanel.org/global-material-flows-database\nGood Practice Guidance http://www2.unccd.int/sites/default/files/relevant-links/2017-10/\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- Australia’s Report on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals\nRead Australia's 2018 Voluntary National Review\nDownload PDF [4.77 MB]\nDownload Word [1.2 MB]\nRead Australia's data report – Tracking Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals\nDownload PDF [1.78 MB]\nDownload Word [552 KB]\nArtwork by Jordana Angus\nThe 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) form a roadmap for global development efforts to 2030 and beyond.\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__29.html (http://www.dfat.gov.au/aid/topics/development-issues/2030-agenda/australias-report-implementation-sustainable-development-goals)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [pages 12,13,14,15]\nrnational standards for adoption\nacross ASEAN\nRecommendation addresses challenges\n1.1.1.\n Source: `strategies/ASEAN-Australia-Digital-Trade-Recommendations-Report.pdf (https://asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ASEAN-Australia-Digital-Trade-Recommendations-Report.pdf)`\n- 32, 36\nOperating context For the entire period covered by the plan, the following:\na. the environment in which the entity will operate; 10–12\nb. the strategies and plans the entity will implement to have the 12–14\ncapability it needs to undertake its key activities and achieve its\npurposes;\nc. a summary of the risk oversight and management systems of the 17–18\nentity, and the key risks that the entity will manage and how those risks\nwill be managed;\nd. details of any organisation or body that will make a significant 8, 14, 31,\ncontribution towards achieving the entity’s purposes through 34\ncooperation with the entity, including how that cooperation will help\nachieve those purposes;\ne. how any subsidiary of the entity will contribute to achieving the N/A\nentity’s purpose.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- PBS outcome Measure 12 Amended Measure 11 • Targets were revised\n3, program • Australian Government staff, • Australian Government staff, during the 2023–24\n3.1 information and assets overseas information and assets overseas reporting period to better\nKey activity 6 are protected through appropriate are protected through appropriate reflect the intent and\nrisk-focused security measures. risk-focused security measures. performance of the\nPlanned Performance Results Targets program of work and to\n• DFAT meets or exceeds the • DFAT achieves the set security strengthen alignment with\nAustralian Government protective performance standards across a the PGPA Rule.\nsecurity standards across majority of its posts in the areas of • The revised targets will\ngovernance, personnel, physical compliance, culture and remain in place for\nand information security. responsiveness to incidents.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nPerformance measure 8 International organisations reflect Australian interests and values when addressing\nglobal challenges\nOur role Advocate for Australia’s interests in international organisations\nPBS program 1.4 Payments to international organisations\nMeasure type Quantitative; qualitative\nThree focus areas demonstrate Australia’s influence and engagement in international\nTarget\ninstitutions:\n2025–26 to 2028–29\n• delivery of planned strategic objectives for the United Nations General\nAssembly (UNGA) High-Level Week\n• election of Australian multilateral candidatures\n• delivery of the UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Performance measure 12 Australian Government staff, information and assets overseas are protected through\nappropriate risk-focused security measures\nOur role Provide protective security measures and ICT infrastructure for the overseas network\nPBS program 3.1 Foreign affairs and trade security and IT\nMeasure type Qualitative and quantitative; effectiveness\nTargets Target 1: DFAT achieves the set security performance standards across a majority of\n2025–26 to 2028–29 its posts in the areas of compliance, culture and responsiveness to incidents.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 33]\nPortfolio Relevant performance Change Performance information Rationale for\nBudget information from DFAT revisions in DFAT change\nStatements Corporate Plan 2024–25 Corporate Plan 2025–26\n2025–26\nreference\nOutcome 3, Measure 11 Amended Measure 11 A new target has\nprogram 3.1 Australian Government staff, Australian Government staff, been developed for\nKey activity 6 information and assets overseas information and assets overseas are 2025–26 to\n(page 53) are protected through protected through appropriate risk- demonstrate our\nappropriate risk-focused focused security measures. performance in\nsecurity measures. providing ICT\nTarget 1\ninfrastructure at\nTarget DFAT achieves the set security\nposts.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Table B1: List of required topics in DFAT Corporate Plan 2025–26\nTopic Page\nIntroduction\n• Statement of preparation 2\n• The reporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\n• The reporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurpose 3\nKey activities 11, 13, 20, 22, 24, 26,28\nOperating context\n• Environment 4\n• Capability 5-6\n• Risk oversight and management 9-10\n• Cooperation 6\n• Subsidiaries (if applicable) Not applicable\nPerformance 11-29\nReporting regulatory performance\n• Principles of regulatory best practices 12, 17, 19\n• Statement of Expectations set out by responsible ministers 12\n• Responding Statement of Intent set out by the accountable authority of 12\nthe entity\n24 Department of Finance, Corporate plans for Commonwealth entities (Resource Management Guide 132), Department of Finance website,\nn.d., accessed 4 August 2025.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35]\nT Corporate Plan 2025–26\nTopic Page\nIntroduction\n• Statement of preparation 2\n• The reporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\n• The reporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurpose 3\nKey activities 11, 13, 20, 22, 24, 26,28\nOperating context\n• Environment 4\n• Capability 5-6\n• Risk oversight and management 9-10\n• Cooperation 6\n• Subsidiaries (if applicable) Not applicable\nPerformance 11-29\nReporting regulatory performance\n• Principles of regulatory best practices 12, 17, 19\n• Statement of Expectations set out by responsible ministers 12\n• Responding Statement of Intent set out by the accountable authority of 12\nthe entity\n24 Department of Finance, Corporate plans for Commonwealth entities (Resource Management Guide 132), Department of Finance website,\nn.d., accessed 4 August 2025.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [pages 5,6,7,8]\nanisation for Economic Cooperation and Development\nPIF Pacific Islands Forum\nSDGs Sustainable Development Goals\nSendai Framework Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030\nSPC Secretariat of the Pacific Community\nTraNSIT Transport Network Strategic Investment Tool\nVNR Voluntary National Review\nUN United Nations\nUNCCD United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification\nUNDP United Nations Development Program\nUNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe\nUNEP United Nations Environment Program\nUNESCAP United Nations Economic and Social Commission\nfor Asia and the Pacific\nUNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund\nUNISDR United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction\nUNSC United Nations Statistical Commission\n3\nTRACKING AUSTRALIA’S PROGRESS ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nEXAMPLES OF LINKS BETWEEN THE SDG\nINDICATORS AND OTHER REPORTING MECHANISMS\nSendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction\nThe Sendai Framework reporting provides information on 11 SDG Indicators\nIndicator 1.5.1 (which repeats at 11.5.1 and 13.1.1): Number of deaths, missing persons and persons\naffected by disaster per 100,000 people\nIndicator 1.5.2 (which repeats at 11.5.2): Direct disaster economic loss in relation to gross\ndomestic product (GDP)\nIndicator 1.5.3 (which repeats at 11.b.1 and 13.1.2): Number of countries with national and local\ndisaster risk reduction strategies\nIndicator 1.5.4 (which repeats at 11.b.1 and 13.1.2): Proportion of local governments that adopt and\nimplement local disaster risk reduction strategies\nin line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster\nRisk Reduction 2015–2030\nCustodian agency: The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\nLIST OF RELEVANT WEBSITES AND REFERENCES\nDescription Link\nNational Forest Policy Statement http://www.agriculture.gov.au/forestry/policies/forest-policy-\nstatement\nNational Infrastructure Data https://bitre.gov.au/data_dissemination/index.aspx\nCollection and Dissemination\nPlan\nNational Map https://nationalmap.gov.au/\nOpen Data Cube https://www.opendatacube.org/\nSatellite Earth Observations http://eohandbook.com/sdg/\nin support of the SDGs,\nThe CEOS Earth Observation\nHandbook Special 2018 Edition\nSDG Transforming Australia https://www.sdgtransformingaustralia.com/\nProject\nSendai Framework for https://www.unisdr.org/we/coordinate/sendai-framework\nDisaster Risk Reduction\nThe Australian SDG website www.sdgs.org.au\nTransport Network https://www.csiro.au/en/Research/LWF/Areas/Landscape-\nStrategic Investment Tool management/Livestock-logistics/TRANSIT\n Source: `strategies/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/sdgs-data-report-tracking-progress.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\n50 ABAC Report to APEC Economic Leaders Thailand 2022\nFinance and Economics Working Group\nPromoting speedy and sustained recovery\nDeveloping a public-private partnership (PPP) framework for pandemic risk transfer\nFinancing the transition to sustainability\nBuilding an enabling ecosystem for digital finance\nIn addition, ABAC collaborates with economies in implementing previous ABAC recommendations that\nhave been endorsed by the Finance Ministers through the Asia-Pacific Financial Forum (APFF), the Asia-\nPacific Financial Inclusion Forum (APFIF) and the Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Partnership (APIP).\n Source: `other-pdfs/ABAC-20Report-20to-20Leaders-202022.pdf (https://www2.abaconline.org/assets/2022/ABAC%20Report%20to%20Leaders%202022.pdf)`\n- Other events organized and/or participated in by ABAC included: Joint ABAC Roundtable on\nInteroperable Open Data Systems with APFF Payments Fintech Working Group, ASEAN Bankers’\nAssociation and Emerging Payments Association Asia (14 February); ABAC-APFF Roundtable on Public-\nPrivate Partnerships in Pandemic Risk Transfer (20 April); Roundtable on Financing Sustainable\nInfrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region (20 April); ABAC Cybersecurity Symposium (Vancouver, Canada:\n25 April); ABAC Dialogues on Inclusion and Sustainability (25 May and 2 June); Joint ABAC Roundtable\non the Digital Market Infrastructure for MSME Supply Chain Finance with APFF Financial Infrastructure\nDevelopment Network (FIDN), SME Finance Forum and the Office of SMEs Promotion of Thailand\n(14 June); ABAC-PECC Roundtable on Structural Reforms (15 June); ABAC Roundtable: How to create\n Source: `other-pdfs/ABAC-20Report-20to-20Leaders-202022.pdf (https://www2.abaconline.org/assets/2022/ABAC%20Report%20to%20Leaders%202022.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\n14 Report to APEC Economic Leaders\nTable of Contents\nRegional Economic Integration\n16 Building the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific\n16 Championing a strong and relevant World Trade Organization\n17 Promoting women entrepreneurs’ access to venture capital financing\n17 Supporting open, stable and resilient supply chains\n18 Advancing coherent digital trade and a New Services Agenda\n18 Supporting good governance of artificial intelligence through trade rules\n19 Accelerating the adoption of paperless trade\n19 Building interoperable deep-tier digital supply chain finance platforms\n20 Creating an enabling investment environment through investment facilitation\n20 Improving the APEC Business Travel Card scheme to facilitate business and investment\n21 Modernizing tax systems in the era of the digital economy\nHuman Development\n21 Mobilizing pension funds for growth\n Source: `other-pdfs/ABAC-Report-to-APEC-Economic-Leaders-2024.pdf (https://www2.abaconline.org/assets/2024/ABAC-Report-to-APEC-Economic-Leaders-2024.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 11]\nOur conduct\nDFAT expects a high level of professionalism and integrity from its staff, including adherence to the APS Code of\nConduct, APS Values and APS Employment Principles, the Locally Engaged Staff Code of Conduct and the Code of\nConduct for Overseas Service.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Target At least 80 per cent satisfaction rating with the performance of the outsourced\n2024–25 to 2027–28 property service provider and OPO.15\nAnnual reinvestment in the DFAT portfolio of a minimum of 2 per cent of the\nBuilding Asset Value.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nPerformance measure 8 International organisations reflect Australian interests and values when addressing\nglobal challenges\nOur role Advocate for Australia’s interests in international organisations\nPBS program 1.4 Payments to international organisations\nMeasure type Quantitative; qualitative\nThree focus areas demonstrate Australia’s influence and engagement in international\nTarget\ninstitutions:\n2025–26 to 2028–29\n• delivery of planned strategic objectives for the United Nations General\nAssembly (UNGA) High-Level Week\n• election of Australian multilateral candidatures\n• delivery of the UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Credit: DFAT\nPerformance measure 13 The overseas property estate is effectively maintained and fit for purpose\nOur role Manage the overseas estate\nPBS program 3.2 Overseas property\nMeasure type Quantitative; outputs\nTarget 1: At least 80% satisfaction rating with the performance of the outsourced\nTargets\nproperty service provider and the Overseas Property Office (OPO).23\n2025–26 to 2028–29\nTarget 2: Annual reinvestment in the DFAT portfolio of a minimum of 2% of the\nbuilding asset value.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nANNEX A\nThe provisions of Chapter 14 (Electronic Commerce) of the Singapore-Australia Free\nTrade Agreement shall be replaced with the provisions of Chapter 14 (Digital Economy)\nas follows:\n14 DIGITAL ECONOMY\nARTICLE 1\nDefinitions\nFor the purposes of this Chapter:\n(a) “administrative ruling of general application” means an administrative\nruling or interpretation that applies to all persons and fact situations that fall\ngenerally within the ambit of that administrative ruling or interpretation and\nthat establishes a norm of conduct, but does not include:\n(i) a determination or ruling made in an administrative or quasi-judicial\nproceeding that applies to a particular person, good or service of the\nother Party in a specific case; or\n(ii) a ruling that adjudicates with respect to a particular act or practice;\n(b) “computing facilities” means computer servers and storage devices for\n Source: `strategies/australia-singapore-digital-economy-agreement.pdf (http://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/australia-singapore-digital-economy-agreement.pdf)`\n- Its findings provide a baseline for enhancing service delivery and effectiveness.\nmini-card, small-h-img\ntrue\nsec-spacing\nsection-none\nsec-spacing-bottom\nsection-padding-between\nstyle\ndefault\nCONNECT\nWITH 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(http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Outcome 2, Measure 9 Amended Measure 9 DFAT undertook a\nprogram 2.2 Australian passports are Australian passports are processed review of this\nKey activity 5 processed efficiently. efficiently. measure with the\nintent to provide\n(pages 50–51) Targets Targets\nmore meaningful\n• 95% of passports processed • 95% of travel documents are\ninformation\nwithin 10 business days. available within 6 weeks of\nreflective of user\n98% of priority passports lodgement. experience, and to\nprocessed within 2 business • 98% of priority passports are capture the new\ndays. processed within 2 business fast-track (5-\ndays.\nbusiness-day)\n• 98% of fast-track passports are processing service\nprocessed within 5 business\ndays.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (http://dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later 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