Author： Harris Stuart
Publisher： Routledge Ltd
ISSN： 1465-332x
Source： Australian Journal of International Affairs, Vol.56, Iss.2, 2002-07, pp. : 223-235
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Abstract
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.
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