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Inquiry into Australia's Relationship with ASEAN

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Terms of Reference

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade shall examine and report on opportunities for expanding Australia's relationship with the countries of ASEAN, with particular attention to:
  • opportunities to improve Australia's involvement in ASEAN;
  • opportunities to enhance regional security through Australian involvement;
  • free trade agreements with individual ASEAN countries;
  • opportunities to enhance the regional economy;
  • opportunities to improve cultural links; and
  • the impact of global warming on the region.

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