Terms of Reference

The Committee's resolution of appointment empowers it to inquire into and report on:

  •  matters arising from treaties and related National Interest Analyses and proposed treaty actions and related Explanatory Statements presented or deemed to be presented to the Parliament;
  • any question relating to a treaty or other international instrument, whether or not negotiated to completion, referred to the committee by:
    • either House of Parliament; or
    • a Minister; and
  • such other matters as may be referred to the committee by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and on such conditions as the Minister may prescribe.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Standing Committee on Treaties
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 4002
jsct@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

This inquiry will examine the Agreement among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion.



Past Public Hearings

24 Oct 2024: Canberra
22 Oct 2024: Perth
18 Oct 2024: Adelaide

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Inquiry Status

Submissions Closed

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