Terms of reference

How Australia can partner with countries in our region to promote democracy and the international rules-based order, with particular reference to:

• Australia's interest in supporting the sovereignty and independence of our immediate neighbours
• the importance of stability, democracy and good governance for the wellbeing of all the people of our region
• how Australia can partner with our neighbours in promoting our shared democratic values and protecting democratic institutions
• the role of civil society organisations in supporting democracy in our region
• ways in which Australia can assist our neighbours in these objectives; and
• any related matters.