Terms of reference

The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth shall inquire into how trade and investment can support Australia’s transition to a green energy superpower. In conducting its inquiry, the Committee shall have particular regard to:

• where trade and investment activities are already having a positive impact;
• emerging and possible future trends;
• the role of key commonwealth agencies including Austrade, in identifying new trade and inward investment opportunities, and assisting Australian companies to access these opportunities, including through whole of government coordination of investment;
• areas of growth, and how can these be accelerated and/or assisted, including through the use of Commonwealth Special Investment Vehicles; and how Australia can capitalise on existing and future trade agreements and economic frameworks with countries or regions around the world.

In inquiring into this topic, the Committee will have particular regard to the areas that play to Australia's strengths, as identified by the Australian Government in consultation with the states and territories including: renewable energy, battery storage, energy supply and infrastructure, electric vehicle industry, infrastructure; advanced manufacturing, and services and technology.