Treaties tabled on 11 February 2014

The Treaties Committee is empowered by its resolution of appointment to inquire into and report on 'matters arising from treaties and related National Interest Analysis and proposed treaty actions presented or deemed to be presented to the Parliament.'

As nearly all treaty actions proposed by the Australian Government are tabled in Parliament, this type of review activity accounts for much of the Committee's work.

The Committee invited interested persons and organisations to make submissions by Friday, 14 March. Submissions for this inquiry have now closed.

 

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 four treaties tabled on 11 February 2014:

  • Protocol to the 2007 World Wine Trade Group Agreement on requirements for Wine Labelling concerning Alcohol Tolerance, Vintage, Variety, and Wine Regions (Brussels, 22 March 2013)
  • Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on the Exchange of Information with respect to Taxes (Bandar Seri Begawan, 6 August 2013)
  • Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters (Mexico City, 26 September 2013)
  • Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Croatia relating to Air Services (Zagreb, 4 September 2013)



Past Public Hearings

24 Mar 2014: Canberra
17 Mar 2014: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Report 139 tabled. Additional report drafting underway.

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

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