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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Its goal is to advance Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of community. The site provides access to a range of publications, news, business and investment information, databases, and more.

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The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) fosters the efficient and effective use of ICT by Australian Government departments and agencies. It provides strategic advice, activities and representation relating to the application of ICT to government administration, information and services. The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) supersedes in part the former National Office for the Information Economy (NOIE).

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ANTA was a Commonwealth Statutory Authority responsible for the development of a national vocational education and training system in cooperation with States and Territory Governments, the Commonwealth Government and industry. On Friday 22nd October, the Prime Minister announced that, from 1 July 2005, the responsibilities and functions of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) would be transferred to the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). This site offers a central point of information on the transfer of ANTA business.

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The website of the Department for Education and Skills, United Kingdom. The aim of DfES is to give children an excellent start in education, enable young people to equip themselves with life and work skills, and encourage adults to achieve their full potential through learning. United Kingdom. It contains gateways for all sectors of the community: adult learners, students, teachers, parents, employers, and job seekers.

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The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy provides strategic advice and support to the Australian Government on a wide range of policy areas including: communications and technology, media and broadcasting, and post.

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The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) was created on 3 December 2007, bringing together elements of the former Departments of Education, Science and Training, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Youth and Early Childhood functions from the Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. The department implements government policies and programs to provide education and training opportunities for all Australians, to increase employment participation and to ensure fair and productive workplaces.

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The Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) was subsumed into the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) on 3 December 2007. Content on the DEWR website is being reviewed.

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The Department of Family and Community Services (FaCS) focuses on social policy programs and services. Its goal is to help create a fair and cohesive Australia by strengthening the capacity of individuals, families and communities to contribute to, and benefit from, greater involvement in all aspects of life. The site contains information on related legislation, a who's who within the department, pertinent publications and papers.

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The Department provides services for the aged, people with disabilities, and families with children, family community support services, public health and medical research, health promotion and disease prevention, pharmaceutical assessment and pricing policy, health benefits schemes, human quarantine and other specific health service, and the national drug strategy.

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The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources strives to encourage growth and sustainability of Australian industries through innovation, investment and international competitiveness. Our staff are committed to developing policies and delivering programs, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide lasting economic and social benefits to all Australians.