Figure 3
Flow chart of portfolio outcome structure: Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon. Julie Bishop MP; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon. Steven Ciobo MP; Minister for Trade and Investment the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade and Investment the Hon. Steven Ciobo MP; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Secretary Mr Peter Varghese AO. Outcome 1: The advancement of Australia’s international strategic, security and economic interests including through bilateral, regional and multilateral engagement on Australian Government foreign, trade and international development policy priorities. Outcome 2: The protection and welfare of Australians abroad and access to secure international travel documentation through timely and responsive travel advice and consular and passport services in Australia and overseas. 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 owned estate. Directly responsible to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. Chief Executive Officer Dr Nick Austin. Outcome 1: To achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural systems for the benefit of developing countries and Australia through international agricultural research and training partnerships. Australian Secret Intelligence Service. Director-General Mr Nick Warner AO PSM. Outcome 1: Enhanced understanding for the Government of the overseas environment affecting Australia’s interests through the provision of covert intelligence services about the capabilities, intentions or activities or people or organisations outside Australia. Directly responsible to the Minister for Trade and Investment. Australian Trade Commission. Chief Executive Officer Mr Bruce Gosper. Outcome 1: Contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity by promoting Australia’s export and other international economic interests through the provision of information, advice and services to business, associations, institutions and government. Outcome 2: The protection and welfare of Australians abroad through timely and responsive consular and passport services in specific locations overseas. Tourism Australia Board. Chairman Mr Geoff Dixon. Tourism Australia. Managing Director Mr John O’Sullivan. Outcome 1: Grow demand and foster a competitive and sustainable tourism industry through partnership marketing to targeted consumers in key markets.