Australian foreign Policy, defonitions

Australia's foreign policy includes a number of separate, but inter-related policies in the areas of defence and security, trade, international commitments and foreign aid.
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT)
DFAT is one of the "glamour" departments in the Australian Public Service. A prestigious ministry always held by a senior member of the government, DFAT's relationship with its minister and the Prime Minister is integral to an understanding of how foreign policy is developed.
The Formation of Foreign Policy
The formation, development and implementation of foreign policy is often quite different from the processes which apply in other policy areas.
Foreign Aid
Australia's foreign aid has been falling in recent years, currently sitting at 1.2% of GDP. The largest recipient of Australia's foreign aid is Papua New Guinea.
Trade
Trade has always been at the forefront of Australian's foreign policy, but never more so than in this era of globalisation.
Treaties
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