Skip to content
Foreign Affairs Trade

Treaties Committee to receive public briefing from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Parliament of Australia < 1 min read

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will receive a public briefing today from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Topics covered during the briefing will potentially include:

  • Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement
  • Australia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)
  • Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
  • Any other relevant matters

This is the second biannual briefing in 2023 on the status of upcoming and current free trade agreement negotiations provided by DFAT which is now part of the Committee’s regular work schedule.  

Public briefing details 

Date:               Monday 27 November 2023
Time:               approximately 11:40 am (AEDT)
Location:         Committee Room 2R1

The public briefing can be accessed online. Further information about the Committee can be found on the Committee website.

Media inquiries

Mr Tim Watkin, Chief of Staff, Office of Josh Wilson MP
0434 555 823

For background information

Committee Secretariat
02 6277 4002
[email protected]

For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track this Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

More from this category

  • Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
  • 12/03/2026
  • 10:19
Parliament of Australia

PJCIS backs terrorism listing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has tabled a report reviewing the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under theCriminal Code. The IRGC is a hybrid military-security organisation that operates independently from Iran’s conventional armed forces and reports directly to the Supreme Leader. It has a long record of conducting internal security operations and hostile activities overseas. The Australian Government listed the IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism in November 2025 following assessments by Australia’s security agencies that the organisation orchestrated at least two terrorist attacks on Australian…

  • Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
  • 12/03/2026
  • 09:43
Parliament of Australia

Exploring economic engagement with African nations

TheJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Tradethrough its Trade Subcommittee is continuing its public hearing program for itsinquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa. Witnesses for the Subcommittee’s public hearing will include the Australian Border Force under the Department of Home Affairs portfolio, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, an African nation Head of Mission representative, peak bodies and African community groups, and experts. Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Mrs Fiona Phillips MP, said ‘the Subcommittee will be hearing from witnesses with a range of insights across Australia and Africa’s trade and investment footprint.…

  • Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
  • 10/03/2026
  • 16:12
Parliament of Australia

Austrade’s role in supporting trade and investment relations with Africa

TheJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Tradethrough its Trade Subcommittee will hold a public hearing with Austrade for itsinquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa. Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Mrs Fiona Phillips MP, said ‘Austrade plays a valuable role in the trade and investment environment by supporting Australian businesses to expand and diversify in international markets. Australian businesses rely on Austrade’s expertise to provide advice on opportunities, market entry, and local business practices to engage with African markets. Austrade is therefore positioned to provide the Subcommittee with valuable insights into its terms of reference.’…

Media Outreach made fast, easy, simple.

Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet. Pay per release or save with a subscription.