Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Part of the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio and a Federal authority, also called DFAT

External Affairs, including: relations and communications with overseas governments; treaties, including trade agreements; bilateral, regional and multilateral trade policy; international trade and commodity negotiations; trade promotion; international development co-operation; diplomatic and consular missions; international security issues, including disarmament, arms control and nuclear non-proliferation; public diplomacy, including information and cultural programs; international expositions; provision of secure travel identification to Australian citizens ; provision of consular services to Australian citizens abroad; overseas property management, including acquisition, ownership and disposal of real property.

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Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty: "diplomatic notes" on entry into force & "full powers" for signature
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Tyler on .

Awaiting response.

OFFICIAL Dear Tyler No - LEX11906 for documents relating to "... full powers for Australia's representative to sign the Articles of Agreement of the A...
Former Ambassador John Lander
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Glenn Hamiltonshire on .

Awaiting response.

OFFICIAL Dear Glenn Thank you for your email dated 14 February 2025 seeking access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act)....
Ambassador to Belgium
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to James Smith on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   Good afternoon James Smith   Thank you for your email.   The purpose of the 24AB notice is for the department to provide you an...
Australians impacted in the Middle East
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to CR on .

Awaiting internal review.

OFFICIAL Internal Review Reference: LEX 12015 Original Decision Reference: LEX 11678   Dear CR    Thank you for your email dated 31 January...
Documents Relating to the Sharing of DVA Client Information
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to noseyrosey on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL Dear Nosey, Please find attached a letter notifying you of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's decision on your FOI request. Kind...
UN Voting Record
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to AS on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL     DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693   Dear ADS   We are writing in regards to the below.   As we have not received a response...
Seeking documents regarding DFAT stakeholder survey
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Michael James on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11673   Dear Michael James   Please find attached correspondence regarding your FOI request, and the do...
Seeking documents regarding DFAT stakeholder survey
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Michael James on .

Long overdue.

OFFICIAL   OFFICIAL   DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11674   Dear Michael James   We are writing in regards to the correspondence sent to you...
Politically motivated corruption at DFAT
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Lynne on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   Dear Lynne   The documents you have requested from Paul Farrell and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Freedom of information...
List of Australian companies that offer visa sponsership
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Aarzoo on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL FOI Request: LEX 10555 Dear Aarzoo Thank you for your email received by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the department) on 6 Ap...
Direct Aid Program (DAP) grants by the Embassy of Australia in Serbia
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Pep Jan on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL Dear Pep Jan, RE: LEX 10263 Please find attached correspondence relating to the outcome of your FOI request, along with the document you hav...
Legal advice on Gaza
Request to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade by Moe. Annotated by CR on .

Awaiting classification.

Oh yes. You are correct, an internal review is not possible.
Liability for war crimes
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to A Citizen on .

Awaiting classification.

Dear A Citizen   Please find attached a letter advising the outcome of your FOI request.   Kind regards DFAT FOI Team _____________________...
Australia Day
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to MBV on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   FOI Request: LEX 9739    Dear MBV   Please find attached a letter notifying you of the department’s decision on your FOI reques...
Gaza Hospital Bombing Assessment
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Foifoi Mcgee on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   Dear Foifoi Mcgee   Please find attached correspondence relating to your FOI request.    Kind regards   DFAT FOI Team ____...
Documents related to de-escalation in the war in Gaza
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Moe on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   Dear Moe   Please find attached correspondence relating to your FOI request.    Kind regards   DFAT FOI Team _____________...
Collective punishment of people in Gaza
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Foifoi Mcgee on .

Awaiting classification.

Dear Foifoi Mcgee   Please find attached correspondence relating to your FOI request.    Kind regards   DFAT FOI Team ___________________...
Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI), in Portuguese
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Tyler scott on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   Dear Mr Scott   Please find attached a decision and documents in response to your FOI request LEX7875.   Kind regards   DFA...
Freedom of Information Logs - FOI Request
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Watson Norwood on .

Long overdue.

OFFICIAL   FOI Reference: LEX 7926   Dear Mr Norwood   Thank you for your email dated 6 May 2023 seeking access to documents under the Fre...
Legal Sstatus of Simeon BOIKOV currently residing at the Russian Consulate in Sydney
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Peter Negruk on .

Waiting clarification.

Dear Mr Negruk   Your Freedom of Information (FOI) Enquiry   I refer to your email received by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DF...
Country codes on Australia diplomatic vehicle registration plates
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Zach Zhao on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   Dear Mr Zhao   Please see attached a decision regarding your FOI request LEX7592.   Kind regards     Freedom of Informatio...
Country Information Report Iran 2013
Request sent to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade by Dr Tim on .

Long overdue.

I would like to access the 2013 Country Information Report on Iran. The 2020 CIR is available on line but I am specifically seeking the 2013 report...
Passports
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to tyler on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   FOI Request: LEX 7112   Dear Tyler,   Please find attached a letter advising the outcome of your FOI request.   Kind regards...
Evidence request by claim of Penny Wong that the convicted people of flight MH17
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Jason Blake on .

Awaiting classification.

Dear Sir   I refer to your email received by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on 18 November 2022.   We understand you are m...
Australia new ePassport Series "R"
Response by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Hon Fai Chau on .

Awaiting classification.

OFFICIAL   Dear Fai   Thank you for your inquiry.   We are rolling out the R Series in stages from September 2022.   Please see further...

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