Terms of Reference
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On 7 November 2006, the Senate referred
the following matter to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Defence and Trade for inquiry and report by 29 March 2007:
The nature and conduct of Australia’s
public diplomacy, with particular reference to:
- the extent and effectiveness of
current public diplomacy programs and activities in achieving the
objectives of the Australian Government;
- the opportunities for enhancing
public diplomacy both in Australia and overseas;
- the effectiveness of and possible
need to reform administrative arrangements relating to the conduct of
public diplomacy within and between Commonwealth agencies and where
relevant, the agencies of state governments; and
- the need, and opportunities for
expanding levels of funding for Australia’s public diplomacy programs,
including opportunities for funding within the private sector.
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia