| ID | 022103 |
| Title Proper | Merger of the foreign affairs and trade departments revisited |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Harris Stuart ; Harris, Stuart |
| Publication | July 2002. |
| Description | 223-235 |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In July 1987 the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Trade were merged into a single department. Fifteen years on, this article assesses the benefits and costs of the merger. It focuses on two questions. Firstly, did the organisational change meet the objectives being sought: that is, better coordination and greater efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness? Secondly, were Australia's capabilities in managing its international relations enhanced by the merger? The article reaches mainly positive conclusions. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol: 56 No 2, July 2002 223-235 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol: 56 No 2 |
| Key Words | Australia-International Relations ; Trade-Australia ; International Relations-Australia |