2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is made up of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a roadmap for global development efforts to 2030 and beyond and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development – a global plan for financing the Sustainable Development Goals. While non-binding, the 2030 Agenda will be highly […]
Development sectors
Australia’s development program reports spending against key sectors. This follows similar reporting approaches used by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and other donors. We report annual development spending in Australia’s Official Development Assistance: Statistical Summary, which is available on our development and statistical information page. The sectors are: Agriculture, Trade and Other Production […]
Development evaluation
Evaluations play an important role in support of a high-quality development assistance program. Evaluations provide opportunities for: Evaluations also assist Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) meet its accountability obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, which requires DFAT to assess and report on its financial and non-financial performance. Evaluations View […]
Australia’s development program — performance assessment
The Australian Government is committed to delivering a high quality, effective development program that is responsive to partner needs, achieves results, and is informed by robust monitoring, evaluation and learning. We will achieve this by fostering a strong performance-based culture that generates robust data on performance, drives improvement and promotes accountability. Our performance culture is […]
The benefits of free trade agreements
Free trade agreements contribute to greater economic activity and job creation in Australia, and deliver opportunities for big and small Australian businesses to benefit from greater trade and investment. Free trade agreements don’t just reduce and eliminate tariffs, they also help address behind-the-border barriers that would otherwise impede the flow of goods and services; encourage […]
Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology
Cyber and critical technology affect all aspects of international relations. They underpin our national security, the protection and realisation of human rights and freedoms, global economic prosperity, sustainable development and international stability. For Australia, cyber and critical technology are foreign policy priorities. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade leads Australia’s international engagement on cyber […]
Climate change
Australia is committed to ambitious and practical climate action. We’re taking meaningful action at home, in partnership with the Pacific, Southeast Asia and globally. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice to Government on international climate issues to advance our foreign policy, economic and development interests internationally. DFAT supports international cooperation on […]
Child Protection Policy
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has a zero-tolerance approach to child exploitation, abuse and harm. As a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Australia is committed to upholding children’s rights and takes proactive measures to prevent, identify and respond to safeguarding risks. DFAT implemented its first child […]
Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office
The Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO) works to enhance Australia’s domestic and international security through: Our expertise, rigour and credibility has never been more valuable as our world navigates complex geopolitical challenges.
Australia and sanctions
The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) is the Australian Government’s sanctions regulator. The ASO was established on 1 January 2020 within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The ASO provides guidance to regulated entities on sanctions, processes applications for sanctions permits, and collaborates with other agencies to monitor and enforce compliance with Australian sanctions […]
