Inquiry into expanding membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade shall examine the potential new members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the case for their accession based on Australia's national interests. The Committee shall have particular regard to:

• the opportunity for freer trade between Australia and potential new members;
  
  
• the merit of the CPTPP as the vehicle to realise freer trade opportunities;
  
  
• issues related to expanding and improving market access;
  
  
• the impact of other members committing to similar high standards;
  
  
• issues relevant to the values, rules and norms of the CPTPP;
  
  
• the role of the CPTPP as a vehicle for economic collaboration and cooperation; and
  
  
• any other related matters.