International Program

Delegations

An Australian parliamentary delegation participated in the 126th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Uganda from 31 March-5 April 2012. Details of the assembly are available from the IPU website. The delegation also undertook bilateral visits to Kazakhstan and Hungary. A report from the delegation will be tabled  in parliament.

Parliamentary delegations from Cyprus and Samoa visited Australia in February 2012. President of the House of Representatives Yiannakis Omirou led the Cyprus delegation which visited Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. The Samoan delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister Fonotoe Laufo and visited Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane.

An Australian parliamentary delegation participated in the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum held in Tokyo, Japan in January 2012.

Incoming delegations and visits

Outgoing delegations and visits

Connecting Parliaments

International links with other parliaments are important to the Australian Parliament. Those links help to promote understanding, sharing of knowledge and democratic development.

The Australian Parliament’s international program includes parliamentary visits, development programs and participation in international parliamentary associations.  The program is coordinated by the International and Community Relations Office.

Parliamentary strengthening

Parliamentary Associations

The Australian Parliament is a member of the following parliamentary associations:

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