Under its resolution of appointment, the Committee is able to undertake inquiries into annual reports of various agencies.
Two Sub-committees have undertaken examination of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report 2019‑20. Further information about these activities is available here.
The Human Rights Sub-committee canvassed matters relating to Child and Forced Marriage. Public hearings were held in Canberra on 18 June and 25 August 2021. Additional information is available from this media release, issued 12 May 2021.
On 2 December 2021, the Committee tabled its report, Advocating for the elimination of child and forced marriage, as an interim report for the inquiry into certain aspects of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report 2019-20.
Committee SecretaryJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and TradePO Box 6021Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 Phone: +61 2 6277 2313jscfadt@aph.gov.au
On 24 February 2021, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade adopted an inquiry into the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report 2019-20.
25 Aug 2021: Canberra18 Jun 2021: Canberra
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