Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties was established for the 43rd Parliament under a resolution of appointment passed by the House of Representatives on 29 September 2010 and the Senate on 30 September 2010. The committee was appointed to inquire into and report on:

1. matters arising from treaties and related National Interest Analyses and proposed treaty actions and related Explanatory Statements presented or deemed to be presented to the Parliament;

2. any question relating to a treaty or other international instrument, whether or not negotiated to completion, referred to the committee by:
   (i) either House of the Parliament, or
   (ii) a Minister; and

3. such other matters as may be referred to the committee by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and on such conditions as the Minister may prescribe.

Comments to: Committee Secretary on PH: (02) 6277 4002 or FAX: (02) 6277 2219
or email: jsct@aph.gov.au

Last reviewed 30 September 2010 by the Committee Secretariat
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