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Members of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) have reinforced the strong ties between Australia and New Zealand on intelligence and security issues during a visit to New Zealand on 14 and 15 August. The PJCIS delegation was led by the Committee Chair, Mr Peter Khalil MP, and included PJCIS members Mr Andrew Hastie MP, Senator James Paterson and Senator … Continued
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Addressing human rights violations with practical and measurable solutions will be the focus of the Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) during its public hearing on Friday, 11 August 2023 in Australian Parliament House. The Subcommittee’s final hearing for the Inquiry into the Rights of Women and Children will discuss potential measures to improve … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has launched an inquiry into the approach adopted by the Australian Government when negotiating trade and investment agreements. The inquiry will focus on how the Australian Government develops a negotiating mandate and framework that reflects whole of government priorities, as well as priorities for State and Territory Governments, businesses … Continued
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International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s new International Development Policy. Announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the policy solidifies Australia’s development cooperation approach for the next few years. IJM Australia CEO Steve Baird said today’s announcement is particularly heartening given its focus on alleviating those in … Continued
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A Monash University expert is available to comment on the recent announcement that China has dropped its 80 per cent tariffs on Australian barley, after a long-running and high-profile trade war between the two nations. Dr Elizabeth Sheargold, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Monash UniversityContact: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected] The following … Continued
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The federal government’s new development policy lays the foundations for a stronger development program, which will be critical to achieving Australia’s goal of a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, according to the Development Intelligence Lab. The new policy, announced today by Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for International Development Pat Conroy, is the first policy … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of two treaties: Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on Cooperation in the Field of Defence and the Status of Visiting Forces (Canberra, 7 September 2022) (Timor-Leste Agreement) and Agreement between Australia and the Republic … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) will hold a public hearing today into the Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization: Fisheries Subsidies Agreement. Committee Chair, Mr Josh Wilson MP said: “The proposed Agreement is important in ensuring global food security and protecting livelihoods. The Agreement contributes to ocean sustainability and addresses the decline of global … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of rules made under subsection 53(2) of the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018 (FITS Act), relating to sharing information obtained under the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS). Subsection 53(3) of the FITS Act requires the Committee to review rules made prescribing a new purpose for … Continued
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THE CLIMATE COUNCIL welcomes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will join the Climate Club, an international initiative focused on industrial decarbonisation and pursuing net zero emissions. Climate Council Director of Research, Dr Simon Bradshaw, said: “Joining the Climate Club is a good move, but must be backed by stronger steps at home … Continued
