| Date and Method of Creation | 29 April 1947 by a decision of the federal Cabinet |
| Status | Semi_Governmental |
| Department attached to | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
| Legislation | The National Commission was established by the Federal Cabinet on 29 April 1947.
Its terms of reference have been approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. |
| Structure of the Commission | The National Commission consists of the following bodies:
- The General Assembly, which meets two times a year;
- The Secretariat. |
| Members/Composition | The Membership of the Australian Commission includes representatives of Ministries, national organizations and institutions, parliamentarians and experts in their personal capacities. |
| General Assembly | The National Commission meets in full (General Assembly) twice per annum. |
