21st century diplomacy – DFAT: who are we, and what do we do?

On 30 August 2011 in Canberra, at a special event in the Lowy Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, Mr Dennis Richardson, AO, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, spoke on the topic ‘DFAT: who are we, and what do we do?’ Mr Richardson outlined the role of his department and the diplomats he leads in pursuing Australia’s national interests in the 21st century.