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Council for Australian-Arab Relations
CAAR
2003 – present
Non-statutory council that promotes links between Australia and the Arab world through grants and programs, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
How it came into existence
Established by executive decision of the Howard government in 2003 as a non-statutory body within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Main functions
- Grants for Australia-Arab world links
- Education and cultural programs
- Business and trade links
- Advice to government on relations with Arab countries
Where it sits
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 September 2025)
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.