Topic – Australia
Prior to 1970, the office
was known as the Minister for External Affairs. The minister is usually one of the most senior members
of Cabinet -- the position is equivalent to that of Secretary of State in the United States or Foreign
Secretary in the United Kingdom -- as shown by the fact that eleven Prime Ministers of Australia have
also worked as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The current Minister for Foreign Affairs is Alexander
Downer, who is the longestserving Minister for Foreign Affairs in Australian history.
Australia's foreign policy
can be described by 3 words: multilateralism, regionalism, and strong bilateral
relations with its allies (e.g. the UK, New Zealand, Indonesia, France, Japan, China, the USA). Key
concerns include free trade, terrorism, integration with Asia and stability in the AsiaPacific. Australia is
active in the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations.
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