Portfolio Budget Statements 2014‑15
Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance
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Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance2.1 Outcomes and performance informationGovernment outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the Government on the Australian community. Commonwealth programmes are the primary vehicle by which Government agencies achieve the intended results of their outcome statements. Agencies are required to identify the programmes which contribute to Government outcomes over the Budget and forward years. Each outcome is described below together with its related programmes, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in achieving Government outcomes.
Outcome 1 StrategyThe department will assist the Government to meet its foreign, trade and economic, aid and international security objectives over 2014-15 and forward years through: strengthening further Australia’s relations with key international partners and countries of growing significance to Australia’s national interests; driving the economic diplomacy agenda through trade, growth, investment and business to encourage peace and prosperity; contributing to national prosperity by maximising Australia’s trade opportunities and market access gains through multilateral, regional and bilateral means; assisting developing countries to reduce poverty and lift living standards, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, through sustainable economic growth, better health and education outcomes, empowering women and girls, and leveraging private sector involvement; working multilaterally to address global challenges relating to peace and security, climate change, sustainable growth and human rights and to advance Australia’s interests through the United Nations, G20 and significant regional forums; promoting and strengthening regional and global cooperation and governance in countering terrorism, people smuggling and nuclear proliferation; and developing and implementing programs and projects to enhance international awareness and understanding of Australia and Australian policies to advance our national interests. As the lead agency managing Australia’s external affairs, the department will also continue to provide leadership at Australia’s diplomatic missions overseas, manage and maintain Australia’s diplomatic network, including the provision of services to other agencies represented overseas, and deliver services to diplomatic and consular representatives in Australia. Outcome Expense StatementTable 2.1 provides an overview of the total expenses for outcome 1 by programme. Table 2.1: Budgeted Expenses for Outcome 1 
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