Terms of Reference

The Resolution of Appointment of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties allows 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 the Parliament, or
a Minister; and
such other matters as may be referred to the committee by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and on such conditions as the Minister may prescribe.

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About this inquiry

This inquiry will examine the:

  • Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) and associated side letter (Nuku’alofa, 14 June 2017).



Past Public Hearings

26 Mar 2018: CANBERRA
12 Feb 2018: Canberra