Ministers

Find out which Australian Government ministers that Austrade reports to.

Austrade operates as a statutory agency within the portfolio of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Our Chief Executive Officer reports directly to the Minister for Trade and Tourism.

Minister for Trade and Tourism

Senator the Hon Don Farrell

Senator Farrell was sworn in as Minister for Trade and Tourism on 13 May 2025.

For further information and Ministerial media releases, please see the Minister for Trade and Tourism website.

Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP

Assistant Minister Thistlethwaite MP was sworn in as Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on 13 May 2025.

For further information, please see the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade website.

Assistant Minister for Tourism

Senator the Hon Nita Green

Senator Green was sworn in as Assistant Minister for Tourism on 13 May 2025.

For further information, please see the Assistant Minister for Tourism website.