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| Department | Title | Pages | Summary | Date ▼ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFAT | Standard Form Employment Contracts And Classification And Remuneration Frameworks (including Salary Bands, Grades, Or… | 44 | DFAT released a standard employment contract template and conditions of service document for locally engaged staff (LES)… | 14/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | Documents … Relating To Briefings Provided To The Minister Since 1 February 2026 Relating To The Status Of Australian… | Unknown | Document text unavailable or too short for summarization. | 11/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Summary, Report, Minute, Digest, Brief, Outline Or Like Document That Relates To Or Discusses The Decision Of The… | 44 | DFAT released media talking points (dated 14 November 2025, version 6) prepared for public communication regarding the… | 08/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Documents Held By The Department Relating To Taxpayer Funds Sent To The International Peace Institute, Including… | 94 | DFAT released a procurement and payment authorization form dated August 3, 2016, documenting a AUD $25,000 payment to the… | 08/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | Final Event Briefs And Final Emails Relating To The Planning And Arrangements For The AUKUS Defence Industry Update… | 165 | This disclosure contains event briefs and emails documenting DFAT and Defence Department coordination for the AUKUS Defence… | 06/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Ministerial Submissions Provided To The Foreign Minister, Other Advice Or Briefings Provided To The Foreign… | 15 | This disclosure contains DFAT cables and talking points addressing US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva (26 February 2026) and… | 04/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | The Full Version / Original Report Of The Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Review. | 45 | This September 2023 policy review examines Australia's broadcasting strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, conducted jointly by… | 01/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | The Australian Government's Legal Position, As May Be Contained Or Set Out In Emails, Memoranda Or Other Documents… | 6 | DFAT released a heavily redacted internal brief prepared on 2 March 2026 addressing the Australian Government's legal position… | 01/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Briefing Notes Or Talking Points Prepared For Foreign Minister Penny Wong Between February 27 And March 2nd… | 36 | DFAT prepared briefing notes for Foreign Minister Penny Wong in early March 2026 addressing the legality of Israeli and US… | 01/05/26 | View |
| DFAT | Cables, Emails, Memoranda, Advice(s), Talking Points Text Messages Or Messages On Social Messaging Apps Or Any Other… | 5 | DFAT released internal communications from 25-28 February 2026 documenting the rapid drafting and publication of the Foreign… | 30/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | …. Any Ministerial Submissions Provided To The Foreign Minister, Other Advice Or Briefings Provided To The Foreign… | 12 | DFAT released talking points prepared for the Foreign Minister regarding Israeli and US strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian… | 29/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | - Documents That Were Submitted To The Governor-General, Or Other Relevant Officers (e.g. Prime Minister??), For… | 25 | This FOI release contains formal constitutional documentation relating to the termination of Kevin Rudd's appointment as… | 24/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | - Departmental Correspondence/contacts To And From The Department Of Home Affairs Or Its Portfolio Agencies Relating… | 83 | This FOI release contains 83 pages of correspondence and internal documents between DFAT and the Department of Home Affairs… | 24/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | For The Period 1 January 2023 To The Date This Request Is Received, Please Provide Documents Held By DFAT That Record… | 245 | DFAT released case management records documenting complaints and concerns raised between January 2023 and April 2026 regarding… | 22/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | Access To The Following Specific Types Of Documents (such As Briefing Notes, Official Memorandums, Diplomatic Cables,… | 6 | This DFAT diplomatic cable from Brussels (dated 30 September 2025) provides an information briefing on the EU's child sexual… | 21/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | The Sources, If Any, That The Department And The Ministerial Office Used To Derive The List Of Sanctioned Individuals… | 34 | In August 2025, DFAT prepared a ministerial submission recommending that Foreign Minister Penny Wong impose targeted financial… | 20/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | Briefing Prepared For The Minister For Foreign Affairs On Military Action By The State Of Israel Against The State Of… | 80 | DFAT prepared ministerial briefing materials and talking points for the Foreign Minister regarding Israeli military operations… | 20/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | Documents … Relating To The 3i (investing In Infrastructure) Cambodia Program (that Was Managed By Palladium), That… | 1 | DFAT released a financial spreadsheet documenting Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and grant disbursements under the 3i (Investing in… | 18/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | For The Period 1 July 2023 To The Date This Request Is Received, Please Provide Documents Held By DFAT That Show The… | Unknown | Document text unavailable or too short for summarization. | 16/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | Copies Of The Standard Form Employment Contract And Classification / Salary Framework For Locally Engaged Staff… | 37 | DFAT released the standard employment contract and terms & conditions for locally engaged staff (LES) employed by the Department… | 16/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | Copies Of Any Documents Held By The Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade That Describe Or Record Australia’s… | 105 | This disclosure contains a draft media release announcing Australia's ratification of the ILO Protocol of 2014 to the Forced… | 15/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | ‘- A List Of Costs Incurred For All The Overseas Travel (flights, Accommodation, Ground Travel, Travel Allowance) For… | 2 | The disclosure provides detailed expenditure records for the First Nations Ambassador's international travel. Between 1 November… | 15/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | Documents Held By The Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade (including The Australian Embassy In Tokyo) That Record,… | 69 | DFAT disclosed records documenting a letter-writing initiative to contact Australian children in Japan involved in international… | 09/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | All Drafts Versions And The Finalised Version Of Dfat/cybercx Contract Id: CN4161551 Only | 42 | DFAT released a Digital Marketplace Panel 2 contract with cybersecurity services provider CyberCX (ABN 90629363328) for "Cloud… | 08/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | […] Any Document Connected To A Visit Of Mr. Mark Donovan, Ambassador Of Australia To Saudi Arabia, To The Global… | 5 | DFAT released documents relating to Australian Ambassador Mark Donovan's June 1, 2025 visit to the Global Center for Combating… | 07/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | Briefs That The Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Senator The Hon. Penny Wong, Received For The Australia-US Ministerial… | 155 | DFAT provided ministerial briefs for Foreign Minister Penny Wong's December 2025 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations. The… | 01/04/26 | View |
| DFAT | Documents That Relate To Panaust Or Its PNG Subsidiary Frieda River Limited Seeking Or Receiving Any Support,… | 52 | DFAT documents from October-November 2017 discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and Frieda River… | 23/03/26 | View |
| DFAT | For The Period 1 To 5 January 2026 (inclusive): All Briefing Materials Prepared Regarding The US Strikes Against… | 54 | DFAT released briefing materials and correspondence covering its response to reported explosions in Caracas on 3 January 2026,… | 23/03/26 | View |
| DFAT | For The Period 2 To 6 January 2026 (inclusive): Briefings, Talking Points, Back Pocket Briefs Or Other Information… | 41 | DFAT prepared briefings and talking points for Australian government ministers following a January 3, 2026 US military operation… | 23/03/26 | View |
| DFAT | Formal Instruments Of Appointment Of Mr Pablo Kang As Special Envoy On Methanol Deaths In Laos; Diplomatic Or Other… | 7 | Foreign Minister Penny Wong appointed Pablo Kang, head of DFAT's Southeast Asia Regional and Mainland Division, as Special Envoy… | 20/03/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Documents, Records, Spreadsheets Or Other Electronically Stored Material Reflecting The Number Of Australian… | 27 | DFAT released data on passport cancellations and refusals under the Australian Passports Act for the period January 2021 to… | 16/03/26 | View |
| DFAT | Ambassadorial Written Commentary Documents, Cables, Emails Or Signal-App Communications Provided By The Australian… | 42 | This disclosure contains ambassadorial commentary and cables from the Australian Embassy in Washington DC, specifically a… | 13/03/26 | View |
| DFAT | Documentation … Which Details Or Displays The Borders Of The State Of Palestine, Dated June 15 2025 To August 11 2025,… | 54 | DFAT released talking points and correspondence relating to Australia's recognition of Palestine as a state between June and… | 02/03/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Documents Sent By The Australian Ambassador To The United Nations And/or Australian Permanent Mission To The… | Unknown | Document text unavailable or too short for summarization. | 20/02/26 | View |
| DFAT | …a Copy Of The Letter Of Introduction From Australian Prime Minister Hon Anthony Albanese MP To Niue Prime Minister… | 1 | Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's formal letter of introduction appointing Vincent Paul Harrington as Australian High… | 16/02/26 | View |
| DFAT | … Any Documents Which Outline When, Where And For What Reasons Australian Diplomatic Missions Overseas Display Or Do… | 5 | DFAT released internal guidance memos directing Australian diplomatic missions overseas on the display of ministerial portraits.… | 13/02/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Communications Including Emails, Text Messages Or Other Forms Of Communication, Briefs, Notes Or Advice Created Or… | 3 | The disclosure consists of internal DFAT correspondence regarding Kevin Rudd's resignation as Australia's Ambassador to the… | 13/02/26 | View |
| DFAT | Documents, Or A Summary Of Information That Outline The Department's Overall Spend This Year On Christmas/end Of Year… | 6 | DFAT released its representation funds policy, which outlines eligible recipients of departmental hospitality expenditure and… | 12/02/26 | View |
| DFAT | Documents, Or A Summary Of Information That Outline The Department's Overall Spend On Christmas/end Of Year… | 7 | DFAT released expenditure records and policy documents regarding end-of-year staff celebrations. The Australia House London… | 11/02/26 | View |
| DFAT | Communications Dated Prior To 18 September 2024 By The Australian Government To Cedaw, Including Its Members, Or To… | 12 | DFAT released internal briefing materials prepared for the Australian Ambassador for Human Rights ahead of June 2023 meetings in… | 04/02/26 | View |
| DFAT | The ‘comprehensive Due Diligence Assessment On Unrwa’, Which The Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade Contracted A… | 38 | DFAT commissioned RSM Australia to conduct a comprehensive due diligence assessment of the UN Relief and Works Agency for… | 02/02/26 | View |
| DFAT | All Briefings And Briefing Content Prepared For Senate Estimates Since September 2025 Related To Australian Returnees… | 56 | DFAT prepared Senate estimates briefing materials documenting the Australian Government's policy on nationals held in Syrian… | 30/01/26 | View |
| DFAT | … Processing Times For Apostille Services Performed By The Australian Passport Office / Document Legalisation… | 48 | DFAT released Senate Estimates supporting briefs and internal service delivery documentation regarding apostille and document… | 27/01/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Ministerial Briefs/submissions That Substantially Relate To The Findings Of The Wood Concept Study For Greater… | 33 | This disclosure contains ministerial submissions to Foreign Minister Penny Wong dated 29 November 2024 regarding the Greater… | 23/01/26 | View |
| DFAT | Any Ministerial Submissions Or Briefings Provided To The Foreign Minister That Are Primarily Or Substantially Related… | 282 | DFAT released talking points (version 5, dated 19 September 2025) prepared for the Foreign Minister regarding the International… | 20/01/26 | View |
| DFAT | Documents Over A Three Month Period (7 July 2025 To 7 October 2025): Documents Relating To Indiscriminate Killing Of… | 195 | This FOI disclosure contains 195 pages of DFAT internal communications and correspondence from July-October 2025 regarding the… | 19/01/26 | View |
| DFAT | …..documents And Communications That Authorised The Destruction/disposal Of The FOI Decisions And Documents Published… | 11 | DFAT released documents authorizing the destruction of records from file B2019/1079 in February 2020. The FOI decision approvals… | 15/01/26 | View |
| DFAT | From 1 October 2025: All Briefings The Assistant Minister Has Received In Relation To The Visit To The Solomon Islands… | 226 | DFAT released 226 pages of briefing documents and the Assistant Minister's diary for her November 2025 visit to Solomon Islands… | 12/01/26 | View |
DFAT
Standard Form Employment Contracts And Classification And Remuneration Frameworks (including Salary Bands, Grades, Or…
DFAT released a standard employment contract template and conditions of service document for locally engaged staff (LES)…
New
DFAT
Documents … Relating To Briefings Provided To The Minister Since 1 February 2026 Relating To The Status Of Australian…
Document text unavailable or too short for summarization.
New
DFAT
Any Summary, Report, Minute, Digest, Brief, Outline Or Like Document That Relates To Or Discusses The Decision Of The…
DFAT released media talking points (dated 14 November 2025, version 6) prepared for public communication regarding the…
New
DFAT
Any Documents Held By The Department Relating To Taxpayer Funds Sent To The International Peace Institute, Including…
DFAT released a procurement and payment authorization form dated August 3, 2016, documenting a AUD $25,000 payment to the…
New
DFAT
Final Event Briefs And Final Emails Relating To The Planning And Arrangements For The AUKUS Defence Industry Update…
This disclosure contains event briefs and emails documenting DFAT and Defence Department coordination for the AUKUS Defence…
New
DFAT
Any Ministerial Submissions Provided To The Foreign Minister, Other Advice Or Briefings Provided To The Foreign…
This disclosure contains DFAT cables and talking points addressing US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva (26 February 2026) and…
New
DFAT
The Full Version / Original Report Of The Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Review.
This September 2023 policy review examines Australia's broadcasting strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, conducted jointly by…
New
DFAT
The Australian Government's Legal Position, As May Be Contained Or Set Out In Emails, Memoranda Or Other Documents…
DFAT released a heavily redacted internal brief prepared on 2 March 2026 addressing the Australian Government's legal position…
New
DFAT
Any Briefing Notes Or Talking Points Prepared For Foreign Minister Penny Wong Between February 27 And March 2nd…
DFAT prepared briefing notes for Foreign Minister Penny Wong in early March 2026 addressing the legality of Israeli and US…
New
DFAT
Cables, Emails, Memoranda, Advice(s), Talking Points Text Messages Or Messages On Social Messaging Apps Or Any Other…
DFAT released internal communications from 25-28 February 2026 documenting the rapid drafting and publication of the Foreign…
New
DFAT
…. Any Ministerial Submissions Provided To The Foreign Minister, Other Advice Or Briefings Provided To The Foreign…
DFAT released talking points prepared for the Foreign Minister regarding Israeli and US strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian…
New
DFAT
- Documents That Were Submitted To The Governor-General, Or Other Relevant Officers (e.g. Prime Minister??), For…
This FOI release contains formal constitutional documentation relating to the termination of Kevin Rudd's appointment as…
New
DFAT
- Departmental Correspondence/contacts To And From The Department Of Home Affairs Or Its Portfolio Agencies Relating…
This FOI release contains 83 pages of correspondence and internal documents between DFAT and the Department of Home Affairs…
New
DFAT
For The Period 1 January 2023 To The Date This Request Is Received, Please Provide Documents Held By DFAT That Record…
DFAT released case management records documenting complaints and concerns raised between January 2023 and April 2026 regarding…
New
DFAT
Access To The Following Specific Types Of Documents (such As Briefing Notes, Official Memorandums, Diplomatic Cables,…
This DFAT diplomatic cable from Brussels (dated 30 September 2025) provides an information briefing on the EU's child sexual…
New
DFAT
The Sources, If Any, That The Department And The Ministerial Office Used To Derive The List Of Sanctioned Individuals…
In August 2025, DFAT prepared a ministerial submission recommending that Foreign Minister Penny Wong impose targeted financial…
New
DFAT
Briefing Prepared For The Minister For Foreign Affairs On Military Action By The State Of Israel Against The State Of…
DFAT prepared ministerial briefing materials and talking points for the Foreign Minister regarding Israeli military operations…
New
DFAT
Documents … Relating To The 3i (investing In Infrastructure) Cambodia Program (that Was Managed By Palladium), That…
DFAT released a financial spreadsheet documenting Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and grant disbursements under the 3i (Investing in…
New
DFAT
For The Period 1 July 2023 To The Date This Request Is Received, Please Provide Documents Held By DFAT That Show The…
Document text unavailable or too short for summarization.
New
DFAT
Copies Of The Standard Form Employment Contract And Classification / Salary Framework For Locally Engaged Staff…
DFAT released the standard employment contract and terms & conditions for locally engaged staff (LES) employed by the Department…
New
DFAT
Copies Of Any Documents Held By The Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade That Describe Or Record Australia’s…
This disclosure contains a draft media release announcing Australia's ratification of the ILO Protocol of 2014 to the Forced…
New
DFAT
‘- A List Of Costs Incurred For All The Overseas Travel (flights, Accommodation, Ground Travel, Travel Allowance) For…
The disclosure provides detailed expenditure records for the First Nations Ambassador's international travel. Between 1 November…
New
DFAT
Documents Held By The Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade (including The Australian Embassy In Tokyo) That Record,…
DFAT disclosed records documenting a letter-writing initiative to contact Australian children in Japan involved in international…
New
DFAT
All Drafts Versions And The Finalised Version Of Dfat/cybercx Contract Id: CN4161551 Only
DFAT released a Digital Marketplace Panel 2 contract with cybersecurity services provider CyberCX (ABN 90629363328) for "Cloud…
New
DFAT
[…] Any Document Connected To A Visit Of Mr. Mark Donovan, Ambassador Of Australia To Saudi Arabia, To The Global…
DFAT released documents relating to Australian Ambassador Mark Donovan's June 1, 2025 visit to the Global Center for Combating…
New
DFAT
Briefs That The Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Senator The Hon. Penny Wong, Received For The Australia-US Ministerial…
DFAT provided ministerial briefs for Foreign Minister Penny Wong's December 2025 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations. The…
New
DFAT
Documents That Relate To Panaust Or Its PNG Subsidiary Frieda River Limited Seeking Or Receiving Any Support,…
DFAT documents from October-November 2017 discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and Frieda River…
New
DFAT
For The Period 1 To 5 January 2026 (inclusive): All Briefing Materials Prepared Regarding The US Strikes Against…
DFAT released briefing materials and correspondence covering its response to reported explosions in Caracas on 3 January 2026,…
New
DFAT
For The Period 2 To 6 January 2026 (inclusive): Briefings, Talking Points, Back Pocket Briefs Or Other Information…
DFAT prepared briefings and talking points for Australian government ministers following a January 3, 2026 US military operation…
New
DFAT
Formal Instruments Of Appointment Of Mr Pablo Kang As Special Envoy On Methanol Deaths In Laos; Diplomatic Or Other…
Foreign Minister Penny Wong appointed Pablo Kang, head of DFAT's Southeast Asia Regional and Mainland Division, as Special Envoy…
New
DFAT
Any Documents, Records, Spreadsheets Or Other Electronically Stored Material Reflecting The Number Of Australian…
DFAT released data on passport cancellations and refusals under the Australian Passports Act for the period January 2021 to…
New
DFAT
Ambassadorial Written Commentary Documents, Cables, Emails Or Signal-App Communications Provided By The Australian…
This disclosure contains ambassadorial commentary and cables from the Australian Embassy in Washington DC, specifically a…
New
DFAT
Documentation … Which Details Or Displays The Borders Of The State Of Palestine, Dated June 15 2025 To August 11 2025,…
DFAT released talking points and correspondence relating to Australia's recognition of Palestine as a state between June and…
New
DFAT
Any Documents Sent By The Australian Ambassador To The United Nations And/or Australian Permanent Mission To The…
Document text unavailable or too short for summarization.
New
DFAT
…a Copy Of The Letter Of Introduction From Australian Prime Minister Hon Anthony Albanese MP To Niue Prime Minister…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's formal letter of introduction appointing Vincent Paul Harrington as Australian High…
New
DFAT
… Any Documents Which Outline When, Where And For What Reasons Australian Diplomatic Missions Overseas Display Or Do…
DFAT released internal guidance memos directing Australian diplomatic missions overseas on the display of ministerial portraits.…
New
DFAT
Any Communications Including Emails, Text Messages Or Other Forms Of Communication, Briefs, Notes Or Advice Created Or…
The disclosure consists of internal DFAT correspondence regarding Kevin Rudd's resignation as Australia's Ambassador to the…
New
DFAT
Documents, Or A Summary Of Information That Outline The Department's Overall Spend This Year On Christmas/end Of Year…
DFAT released its representation funds policy, which outlines eligible recipients of departmental hospitality expenditure and…
New
DFAT
Documents, Or A Summary Of Information That Outline The Department's Overall Spend On Christmas/end Of Year…
DFAT released expenditure records and policy documents regarding end-of-year staff celebrations. The Australia House London…
New
DFAT
Communications Dated Prior To 18 September 2024 By The Australian Government To Cedaw, Including Its Members, Or To…
DFAT released internal briefing materials prepared for the Australian Ambassador for Human Rights ahead of June 2023 meetings in…
New
DFAT
The ‘comprehensive Due Diligence Assessment On Unrwa’, Which The Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade Contracted A…
DFAT commissioned RSM Australia to conduct a comprehensive due diligence assessment of the UN Relief and Works Agency for…
New
DFAT
All Briefings And Briefing Content Prepared For Senate Estimates Since September 2025 Related To Australian Returnees…
DFAT prepared Senate estimates briefing materials documenting the Australian Government's policy on nationals held in Syrian…
New
DFAT
… Processing Times For Apostille Services Performed By The Australian Passport Office / Document Legalisation…
DFAT released Senate Estimates supporting briefs and internal service delivery documentation regarding apostille and document…
New
DFAT
Any Ministerial Briefs/submissions That Substantially Relate To The Findings Of The Wood Concept Study For Greater…
This disclosure contains ministerial submissions to Foreign Minister Penny Wong dated 29 November 2024 regarding the Greater…
New
DFAT
Any Ministerial Submissions Or Briefings Provided To The Foreign Minister That Are Primarily Or Substantially Related…
DFAT released talking points (version 5, dated 19 September 2025) prepared for the Foreign Minister regarding the International…
New
DFAT
Documents Over A Three Month Period (7 July 2025 To 7 October 2025): Documents Relating To Indiscriminate Killing Of…
This FOI disclosure contains 195 pages of DFAT internal communications and correspondence from July-October 2025 regarding the…
New
DFAT
…..documents And Communications That Authorised The Destruction/disposal Of The FOI Decisions And Documents Published…
DFAT released documents authorizing the destruction of records from file B2019/1079 in February 2020. The FOI decision approvals…
New
DFAT
From 1 October 2025: All Briefings The Assistant Minister Has Received In Relation To The Visit To The Solomon Islands…
DFAT released 226 pages of briefing documents and the Assistant Minister's diary for her November 2025 visit to Solomon Islands…
New