Austrade
| Statutory agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Employees | 565 |
| Annual budget | A$200 million (2012) |
| Statutory agency executive |
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| Parent department | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
| Website | www |
The Australian Trade Commission, or Austrade, is the Australian Government's trade, investment and education promotion agency. It is a statutory agency within the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio, with offices in overseas embassies and consulates, and representative arrangements in some other locations.
Under Austrade's corporate structure, its chief executive officer is accountable to the federal Minister for Trade and Investment.
Through a global network of offices, Austrade aims to assist Australian companies to connect with buyers in offshore markets, attract foreign direct investment into Australia, and promote Australia's education sector internationally."Annual Report 2011–12". Australian Trade Commission. Commonwealth of Australia. 2012.
In Australia, Austrade's services and programs are delivered through a national network of offices and TradeStart locations in metropolitan and regional areas, operating in partnership with Australian state and territory governments, industry associations and regional development bodies.
Austrade provides advice to exporters on prospective markets and opportunities; on-the-ground support in target countries; trade exhibitions; and assistance in finding potential investors. No charge is made for general information, though fees may be required for specific tailored advice.
Austrade provides information and advice to assist Australian companies in exporting goods and services to markets including Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Russia. For Australian exporters and education providers, Austrade has a comprehensive mix of information and customised services to assist doing business within overseas markets and to understand foreign regulations and business practices.
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