Jeannie Ferris (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Johnston, I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee for inquiry and report by 29 March 2007:

The nature and conduct of Australia’s public diplomacy, with particular reference to:

(a)

the extent and effectiveness of current public diplomacy programs and activities in achieving the objectives of the Australian Government;

(b)

the opportunities for enhancing public diplomacy both in Australia and overseas;

(c)

the effectiveness of and possible need to reform administrative arrangements relating to the conduct of public diplomacy within and between Commonwealth agencies and where relevant, the agencies of state governments; and

(d)

the need, and opportunities for expanding levels of funding for Australia’s public diplomacy programs, including opportunities for funding within the private sector.

Question agreed to.