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International Visitors Policy
The NSW Department of Services, Technology & Administration (DSTA) [formerly known as the Department of Commerce] International Visitors Policy applies to all requests concerning visits by international delegations.
Our services
DSTA exists to make doing business in NSW simple and fair for employees, consumers and industry while providing best value for government.
DSTA comprises six key divisions:
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NSW Office of Fair Trading
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NSW Office of Industrial Relations
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NSW Public Works
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NSW Procurement
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Government Chief Information Office - including State Records
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Strategic Communications and Government Advertising
International visitors policy
DSTA is pleased to receive visits from overseas delegations in circumstances where the proposed visit:
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Relates to issues under the DSTA portfolio (as detailed above), and has been organised through a Federal counterpart of one of the Department's service areas (such as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission).
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Relates to issues under the DSTA portfolio or other matters within our jurisdiction and it is sought at an official level either directly by the government of the country concerned, or through their local consul or embassy.
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Is a part of broader activities co-ordinated by another NSW or Federal Government agency.
DSTA:
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Will generally not agree to participate in visits sought by educational bodies or private business operations.
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Reserves the right to charge in cases where agreement is reached to host visiting delegations. A schedule of fees may be provided where relevant.
Formal request requirements
1. Visit requests should be in the form of an official letter from either the:
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Australian or NSW government agency that is coordinating or sponsoring the proposed visit
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Government, embassy or consulate of the country requesting the visit.
2. The letter should be addressed as follows:
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For Fair Trading
Director General
Department of Services, Technology & Administration
PO Box 972
Parramatta NSW 2124 -
For Industrial Relations
Deputy Director-General, Office of Industrial Relations
Department of Services, Technology & Administration
McKell Building, 2-24 Rawson Place
Sydney NSW 2000 -
For NSW Procurement
Deputy Director General, NSW Procurement
McKell Building, 2-24 Rawson Place
Sydney NSW 2000 -
For NSW Public Works
Deputy Director General, NSW Public Works
McKell Building, 2-24 Rawson Place, Sydney NSW 2000 -
For all other DSTA issues
Director General
Department of Services, Technology & Administration
McKell Building, 2-24 Rawson Place
Sydney NSW 2000
3. The letter must be received by DSTA at least 30 days in advance of the proposed visit and must include the following details:
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Firm proposed date for visit |
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Where the delegation is from (country and organisation) |
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Delegates' names |
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Delegates' titles |
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Purpose of visit |
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Specific outcomes delegation wants to achieve |
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Confirmation that the delegates will be accompanied by an interpreter, if one is required. |
General information contact details
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For visits to Fair Trading
Dinah Cantrell
Manager, Performance Review & Business Improvement
Fair Trading
Department of Services, Technology & Administration
Phone: +61 2 9338 8978
Fax: +61 2 9777 8810
Email:Dinah.cantrell@services.nsw.gov.au
Important note: In the case of the Office of Fair Trading, delegations seeking a national perspective may first wish to approach the Office's Federal counterpart, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), www.accc.gov.au -
For visits to Industrial Relations
Ms Robin Amos
Manager - Workplace Advice
IR Analysis and Partnerships
Office of Industrial Relations
Department of Services, Technology & Administration
Tel: +61 2 9020 4614
Fax: +61 2 9020 4735
Email: robin.amos@services.nsw.gov.au -
For visits to:
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NSW Public Works
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NSW Procurement
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DSTA - other general
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Ms Samantha Morley
Manager Organisational Development
Department of Services, Technology & AdministrationTel: +61 2 9372 8893Fax: +61 2 9372 8640
Email: Samanatha.Morley@services.nsw.gov.au