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Sport can be a low-risk, low-cost and high-profile diplomatic tool enhancing global influence.

Summary

  1. Update policies and form Sports Diplomacy Consultative Group.
  2. Compete with China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
  3. PacificAus Sports very successful.
  4. Sports diplomacy promotes Australian values: integrity, fair play, and equality.
  5. Enhanced sports diplomacy needs collaboration, innovation, and national support, including Defence.

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