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5.3.14 [1014] International Relations A
International Relations involves building and maintaining relationships with other countries and international
organisations; protecting and advancing national interests; and contributing to international security, economic
development, the environment, democratic principles and human rights through aid programs, treaties and
diplomatic services.
Business Sub Function Defines the set of Business Capabilities that
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Consular Services A
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Defence Liaison A
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Diplomatic Missions A
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International Affairs A
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International Treaties A
� establish and maintain Australian Government representation
overseas, such as high commissions, embassies or consulates;
� protect the interests of Australian citizens travelling or living
overseas;
� provide country-specific trade or travel advice, and direct
assistance where necessary (including services to Australians who
are hospitalised or imprisoned in other countries);
� advise the families of Australians who are missing and coordinating
evacuations from high-risk areas.
� co-operate with other countries to ensure Australia's ability to resist
foreign aggression or attack (including defence attaches,
international defence cooperation, personnel exchanges between
defence forces);
� provide military advice to senior government representatives;
� provide defence and strategic advice;
� negotiate agreements for the deployment of defence resources;
� participate in joint exercises and development programs.
� provide services to representatives of foreign governments or
international organisations;
� assist representatives to establish and maintain diplomatic
missions, such as high commissions, embassies or consulates
(including advice on protocol guidelines and consular
responsibilities for countries without diplomatic representation in
Australia).
� represent the Australian governments and provide diplomatic
advice overseas;
� conduct consultations with foreign governments and international
organisations to maintain relationships and protect national
interests.
� negotiate a formal agreement or convention between Australia and
one or more other countries;
� form a bilateral partnership or a multilateral alliance which is
binding under international law;
� amend an existing treaty or withdrawing from a treaty (including
consultation with stakeholders, the development of declarations
that may contribute to the development or interpretation of
treaties);
� monitor treaty, convention or agreement conditions.
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