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Australia-India Council
AIC
1992 – 2023
Non-statutory bilateral council that funded education, cultural and business links between Australia and India, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
How it came into existence
Established by executive decision of the Keating government in 1992 as a non-statutory body within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
How it ended
Replaced in 2023 by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, which took over and expanded its role.
- Bilateral grants and exchange programs with India
Main functions
- Grants for Australia-India exchanges
- Education and research links
- Cultural and media 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 30 June 2023)
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.