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The Australian Government Departments execute the various plans of the Australian Government. The efficiency of the various departments help the government to achieve its goal. The Australian Government has streamlined different responsibilities among those departments so that they can work properly. Each of the Australian government departments is responsible for a certain duties.
The various Australian Government Departments are as follows:
- Prime Minister and Cabinet Department
- Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Department
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Department
- Health and Ageing Department
- and Multicultural Affairs Department
- Human Services Department
- Attorney-General's Department
- Defence Department
- Education, Science and Training Department
- Human Services Department
- Department of Families and Communities
- Industry, Tourism and Resources Department
- Transport and Regional Services Department
- Treasury Department
- Veterans' Affairs Department
- Employment and Workplace Relation Department
- Environment and Heritage Department
The main functions of some of the important Australian Government Departments include:
The Department of Families and Communities looks after the social issues and help to improve the lives of the Australians. The chief concern of this department is family relationships and strong community bonds. It always remains by the side of Australians and provides social support to them.
The Department of Environment and Heritage gives stress to the national issues for the protection of the common men. It mainly safeguards the cultural heritage and natural environment.
The Foreign Affairs and Trade Department controls international relationship. It addresses the economic and political problems of Australia and handles the foreign policies and international trade schemes. It also maintains the passport services for the citizens. There are several agencies that work along with this department and help to achieve the international goal. Senior executives (secretary and five deputy secretaries) look after this department.
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