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ASEAN-Australia Centre
2024 – present
Centre within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that builds links between Australia and Southeast Asia, including through grants, and promotes trade and investment under the Southeast Asia economic strategy.
How it came into existence
Announced by the Prime Minister and Southeast Asian leaders at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne in March 2024 and began operating in 2024 within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, replacing the Australia-ASEAN Council; its ministerially appointed advisory board dates from 1 July 2024.
- Australia-Southeast Asia grants and people-to-people programs
Main functions
- People-to-people, cultural and education links with Southeast Asia
- Grants for Australia-Southeast Asia projects
- Promotion of trade and investment with Southeast Asia
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Sources
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