DFAT
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
DFAT stands for Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a world government abbreviation.
Australian government department responsible for foreign policy, trade negotiations, overseas aid and consular help for Australians abroad. It publishes travel advice through the Smartraveller service and issues passports.
Example: DFAT updated its Smartraveller advice to "reconsider your need to travel".
Usage notes
It was formed in 1987 by merging the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Trade. The aid agency AusAID was folded into it in 2013. The Australian Passport Office is part of the department.
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