How Australia engages with the world has profound implications for the security and prosperity of Australians. PM&C advises the Prime Minister on Australia’s bilateral relations with other countries and role in global and regional cooperation. We contribute to outcomes on overseas trade, development and international security on behalf of the Australian Government and for the Australian community.
We support the Prime Minister at key international summits, manage overseas travel and coordinate engagement with world leaders. We also help to organise meetings between the Prime Minister and dignitaries visiting Australia.
We advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary on foreign policy items considered in Cabinet meetings, including the National Security Committee of Cabinet.
We work closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other government agencies with international responsibilities, as well as with business and community groups and non-government organisations. This helps ensure that different areas of the Australian Government are all working toward the same international goals and are in step with the expectations of the Australian public.
