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There are now two Ministers and three Parliamentary Secretaries within the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio. All were sworn in on December 3, 2007 as members of the ministry appointed by the Prime Minister, The Hon Kevin Rudd.

They are:
Minister for Foreign Affairs - The Hon Stephen Smith MP
Minister for Trade - The Hon Simon Crean MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade - The Hon John Murphy MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs - The Hon Duncan Kerr SC MP
Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance - The Hon Bob McMullan MP.

How to obtain an Australian Passport in Brazil and Venezuela  

Job vacancy

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On-line registration for Australians overseas

We encourage use of this online registration service by Australians planning to reside overseas for extended periods, and those travelling to locations where there are security risks.

Information for Australian Travellers

• Consular Duty Officer (24 hour): +61 2 6261 3305
  Toll Free (local call cost - within Australia only) 1300 555 135

• Travel Advice from the Department

• Australian Travellers' Bulletin

• Australian travellers and residents in Brazil are encouraged to register with the Australian Embassy in Brazil and seek updated information on current security issues.

• Passports Australia

• Other Australian Embassies, consulates and missions websites around the world