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5.3.24 [1024] Trade A
Trade involves supporting the purchase, sale or exchange of commodities and advising on trade regulations;
monitoring and providing advice on the balance of trade, industry protection and subsidy schemes – includes
foreign and domestic activities and liaison across jurisdictions to support trade agreement negotiations.
Business Sub Function Defines the set of Business Capabilities that
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Export Control A
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Import Control A
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Intellectual Property Protection A
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International Trade Agreements
A
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Interstate Trade Agreements A
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Trade Development A
� control the international sale and movement of goods from
Australia;
� ensure compliance with domestic and international protocols and
guidelines;
� issue export permits and licences, direct price regulation at port
terminals and exit points (including monitoring international trade
and consulting with primary producers, industry organisations and
other stakeholders).
� control the international purchase and movement of goods into
Australia;
� ensure compliance with domestic and international protocols and
guidelines;
� advise on quotas, import licensing arrangements and customs
regulations (including inspections and cargo clearance).
� protect the rights of creative workers in literary, artistic, industrial or
scientific fields (including registration of copyright, designs, patents
and trademarks and providing advice on intellectual property
regulations);
� protect proprietary knowledge such as development of new plant
varieties, new inventions or commercial trade secrets.
� support the supply and consumption of goods and services
between countries;
� advise on international trade legislation, policy and protocols;
� negotiate treaties to reduce international trade restrictions and
promote regional economic links.
� support the supply and consumption of goods and services across
Australia;
� advise on interstate trade legislation, policy and protocols;
� negotiate agreements that promote commerce between states and
territories and encourage competition (including agreements on
quarantine zones, transport and infrastructure arrangements in
support of trade).
� assist local businesses to compete in regional or international
markets and win overseas or interstate contracts (including
attracting investment to Australia, liaising with other governments
and industry partners, and providing practical assistance such as
identifying foreign investment partners and providing grants).
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