Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific

On Tuesday, 3 December 2019, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, asked the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - Human Rights Sub-Committee to inquire into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific.

The Committee invited submissions addressing any or all of the terms of reference for the inquiry by Thursday, 27 August 2020On 18 June 2021, the Committee held a public hearing in Canberra. 

On 29 November 2021, the Committee tabled its report Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific in the House of Representatives.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 2313
jscfadt@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The Human Rights Sub-Committee will review key initiatives in the Pacific that enhance opportunities for women and girls



Past Public Hearings

18 Jun 2021: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Report Tabled

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