Australia Yearbook - 2001

Chapter 3—International relations 101
3.3 AUSTRALIANS TRAVELLING OVERSEAS AND PASSPORTS ISSUED—1993–94 to
1999–00
million
Passports issued
4
Australians travelling overseas
3
2
1
1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00
0
Source: Deptartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
3.4 AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLERS, Numbers by Destination Region—1998–99
'000
1000
800
600
400
200
0
NZ/South
Pacific
Mid
East/Africa
Nth Asia Sth/S-E Asia Europe The Americas
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Much information about Australia’s foreign and
trade policy can be accessed through the DFAT
website, http://www.dfat.gov.au. The department
also produces hard copy publications on many
foreign and trade policy issues, which are
available from the department or from
Commonwealth Government bookshops.
Departmental officials provide a large number of
media briefings on issues of the day. Key
information available from the department
electronically is listed in the section Further
references.
The image other countries have of Australia
influences judgements about a multitude of
issues, including the quality of Australian goods
and services, investment and tourism decisions,
and Australia’s credibility as an international
partner. It is therefore very important that the
image of Australia received by other countries
is contemporary and positive. While Australia
benefits from a generally positive image
internationally, DFAT promotes better
understanding of some of the less well known
aspects of modern Australia, including our
technical capabilities, record of innovation and
achievement in science and industry, and our
cultural diversity.
The Sydney 2000 Olympics provided a unique
opportunity to promote Australian capabilities
and to update international perceptions about
Australia. Through the international media,
targeted business and dignitary visits programs,
international conferences, sports marketing
linkages and other opportunities, Australia’s
hosting of the Olympics was used to advance
Australia’s international interests.