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Australia-China Council
ACC
1978 – 2020
Non-statutory bilateral council that promoted cultural, educational and business links between Australia and China through grants and exchange programs.
How it came into existence
Established by executive decision of the Fraser government in 1978 as a non-statutory council administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Changes during its life
- 24 July 1987Moved to the new Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio.
How it ended
Decommissioned after the government announced in 2019 that a National Foundation for Australia-China Relations would replace it; its last grants round was in 2018–19 and the foundation took over its role when it opened in 2020.
- Grants and exchange programs with China
Main functions
- Grants for Australia-China exchanges
- Promotion of Chinese studies in Australia
- Cultural and education programs
- Business and community links
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to 31 December 2019)
Government records and websites
Other sources
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