Enhance Australian diplomatic and business engagement with Southeast Asia and Timor-Leste.
The Government will provide $55.7 million over 4 years from 2023-24 (and $11.9 million per year ongoing) to enhance Australian diplomatic and business engagement with Southeast Asia and Timor-Leste. Funding includes:
* $35.7 million over 4 years (and $10.4 million per year ongoing) to build closer diplomatic and economic connections with Southeast Asia including by enhancing diplomatic capability, facilitating increased visits by leaders and emerging leaders from Southeast Asian nations and providing opportunities to study in Australia
* $14.9 million to extend funding for the National Centre for Asia Capability (Asialink Business) for a further 4 years to support Australian businesses to deepen their engagement in our region
* $5.2 million over 4 years (and $1.5 million per year ongoing) to increase diplomatic engagement with Timor-Leste. Foreign Affairs and Trade |