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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support our security and prosperity.

We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.

Latest news

  • Today, the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Upgrade enters into force between Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos PDR, and Brunei Darussalam. 

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    Trade and investment
  • Australian exporters and businesses are invited to attend a briefing on the US tariff changes tomorrow, Wednesday 9 April, at 11:00am AEST.

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    Trade and investment
  • We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the peoples of Myanmar and Thailand following the earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025.

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    International relations
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is analysing the impacts of the tariffs on Australia and global trading partners announced today by United States President Donald Trump.

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    Trade and investment
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