“We are at a moment in history when tectonic plates are shifting. Power is moving from west to east.”

Speech by Mr Peter Varghese, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: “Australia and Asia: Building stability by building institutions”

Trade figures released today show Australia’s export growth extends well beyond resource-rich states, with exports from Victoria up by 5.2 per cent and from the ACT up by 5 per cent in financial year 2011-12, compared with 2010-11.

• Publication: Australia's trade by State and Territory 2011-12
• Media release: Trade success in Australia's states and territories

Trade Minister Craig Emerson addresses the Australia China Business Council on the Asian Century White Paper.

• Speech: Address to Australia China Business Council

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Carr launched a departmental history of Australia and the United Nations at Parliament House on 7 February. Australia and the United Nations is an authoritative, single volume appraisal of Australia's engagement with the United Nations.

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• Media release: Minister launches Australia and the United Nations book