Commonwealth of Australia Order Constituting the Australia-Korea Foundation

WHEREAS the Australian Government is desirous of further developing relations between Australia and Korea:

AND WHEREAS the Australian Government is desirous of implementing the recommendations of the Australia-Korea Forum, held in Canberra in November 1989 and in Seoul in April 1991, in order to broaden the areas of exchange between the two countries:

AND WHEREAS it is desirable that such relations should be developed by the promotion in Korea of a greater awareness of Australia, and by the promotion in Australia of a greater awareness of Korea and the enlargement over the longer term of the areas of contact and exchange between Australia and Korea and their respective peoples:

AND WHEREAS it is desirable that there be established a body for the purpose of providing a focus for the collection, exchange and dissemination of information, and a source of advice and strategic guidance, in relation to the ways in which such relations may be encouraged, strengthened and developed:

NOW THEREFORE I, Philip Michael Jeffery, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, HEREBY ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

• a Board comprising

• a Chairperson; and

• the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) or a DFAT representative appointed by the Secretary as an ex-officio member; and

• not less than 4 and not more than 13 other members; and

(2) a secretariat provided by DFAT.

(2) Members of the Board, other than the Chairperson and the ex-officio DFAT member, shall be appointed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs for a period not exceeding three years and on a part-time basis.

(3) The Chairperson and members may be re-appointed.

(2) The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs may terminate the appointment of a member of the Board, other than the ex-officio DFAT member.

(3) A member (other than the Chairperson) may resign his or her membership by notification in writing to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

(a) raising awareness of Australia in Korea, and of Korea in Australia;

(b) the promotion of visits and exchanges between the two countries of individuals and groups for the purpose of broadening relations in a number of areas including, in particular, commerce, education, science and technology, industrial relations, culture, sports, and the news media;

(c) encouraging the development of institutional links amongst universities, museums, libraries, technical colleges, research institutes, professional organisations and appropriate non-government organisations;

(d) maintaining liaison with the Korea–Australia Foundation and co-operating, where appropriate, with its programs; and

(e) the support of Australian studies in Korea and of Korean studies in Australia.

(2) In developing its function the Board should consult as widely as possible with individuals, organisations, enterprises and government departments and agencies associated or concerned with the broadening of relations between Australia and Korea.

(1) to provide administrative support for the Board;

(2) to implement the recommendations of the Board.; and

(3) to undertake other activities as appropriate.

(2) The Chairperson shall, upon receipt of a written request signed by 4 other members of the Foundation Board, summon a meeting of the Board to deal with such matters as are specified in the written request.

(1) moneys standing to the credit of any Trust Account established under section 62A of the Audit Act 1901 for those purposes; or

(2) any other moneys lawfully available for these purposes.

GIVEN under my Hand

and the Great Seal of

Australia on

8 April 2004.

(signed)

P M Jeffery

Governor-General

By His Excellency's Command

(signed)

Alexander Downer

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs