Overseas network
The role of overseas staff
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has 16 agricultural officers in Australian missions in key overseas markets.
These officers:
- play a major part in Australia’s efforts to remove or lower market access barriers and facilitate trade
- monitor emerging international issues
- help resolve quarantine issues
- provide briefings and assist with visiting delegations.
Last reviewed: 11 May 2009
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