The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
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.
Senator Farrell was sworn in as Minister for Trade and Tourism on 1 June 2022.
For further information and Ministerial media releases, please see the Minister for Trade and Tourism website.
Senator Ayres was sworn in as Assistant Minister for Trade on 1 June 2022.
For further information, please see the Assistant Minister for Trade website.