Terms of Reference

Australia’s trade and investment relationships with the countries of Africa, with particular reference to:

  1. existing trade and investment relationships;
  2. emerging and possible future trends;
  3. barriers and impediments to trade and investment;
  4. opportunities to expand trade and investment;
  5. the role of government in identifying opportunities and assisting Australian companies to access existing and new markets;
  6. the role of Australian based companies in sustainable development outcomes, and lessons that can be applied to other developing nations;
  7. the role of Australian based companies in promoting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals; and
  8. any related matters.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
Department of the Senate
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3535
fadt.sen@aph.gov.au