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National Foundation for Australia-China Relations
2020 – present
Bilateral foundation within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that funds and supports engagement between Australian and Chinese communities, businesses and institutions.
How it came into existence
Announced by the Morrison government in 2019 to replace the Australia-China Council, and established in 2020 as a non-statutory body within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with a broader mandate and larger budget than the council. Warwick Smith, the council's chair, was named inaugural chair of its advisory board.
- Grants and exchange programs with China
Main functions
- Grants for Australia-China engagement
- Business, education and cultural links
- Support for Chinese-Australian community engagement
- Advice to government on public diplomacy with China
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 31 March 2020 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
Government records and websites
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