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Inquiry into Australia's aid program in the Pacific

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Terms of Reference

The Human Rights Sub-Committee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will review the impact of Australian aid to the Pacific in promoting and enhancing human rights and security in the region.

The inquiry will focus on:

  • Strengthening law and justice;
  • Improving economic management and public accountability institutions;
  • Maintaining access to basic services (especially health);
  • Anti-corruption and good governance measures; and
  • Supporting peace-building and community and civil society development

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