On 24 February 2021, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade adopted an inquiry into the 2019-20 Annual Report of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Human Rights Sub-committee is currently looking at the 2019-20 Annual Report of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

A short description of the inquiry

The Committee shall examine the conditions necessary to strengthen Australia's relationships with the countries of the Pacific region to meet current and emerging opportunities and risks facing the region.

The Defence Sub-committee is looking at aspects of the most recent Annual Report of the Department of Defence.

The Human Rights Sub-Committee will review key initiatives in the Pacific that enhance opportunities for women and girls

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade initiated under its annual report powers an inquiry into the elimination and remediation of PFAS-related impacts in and around defence bases.