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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has issued a warning against travel to Indonesia, including Bali, following the July 17 bombings in Jakarta. In a statement, the reissued travel advice for Indonesia reads: “We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Indonesia, including Bali, at this time due to the very [...]
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Exports of primary products including food, fuels and minerals increased 50.7 percent to $152.2 billion last year, according to Exports of Primary and Manufactured Products 2008, a report released yesterday by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The boost in export earnings came from high prices for coal and iron ore products, which [...]
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The Federal Government has increased its funding to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the latest Federal Budget, delivered last night by Treasurer Wayne Swan. The $106.5 million in extra funding will target three key areas: diplomacy and national security; trade; and protection of Australians abroad. The Government has allocated another $106 million [...]
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Australia is the first international participant to complete foundations works for the Shanghai World Expo 2010, to be held in the Chinese city from May 1 to October 31 next year. Minister for Trade Simon Crean marked the occasion with a ‘topping out’ ceremony during his visit today. “With a total project value of $83 [...]
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He conducted a review of business programs in 1996 and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2005, but what does David Mortimer have to do with export policy today? The submissions we put into the Federal Government’s Review of Export Policy and Programs commenced with the words: “Never has broadening and [...]
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