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Council on Australia Latin America Relations
COALAR
2001 – present
Non-statutory council that promotes commercial, educational and cultural links between Australia and Latin America, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
How it came into existence
Established by executive decision of the Howard government in 2001 as a non-statutory body within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Main functions
- Grants for Australia-Latin America links
- Business and trade promotion activities
- Education and cultural programs
- Advice to government on relations with Latin America
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 the latest release (30 June 2026))
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.