Inquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa

On Thursday 16 October, following a referral from the Minister for Trade, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade resolved to have the Trade Subcommittee conduct an inquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa.

The Committee invites interested persons and organisations to make new submissions by Friday, 19 December 2025.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 2313
jscfadt@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into strengthening Australia's trade and investment relations with Africa.

Track Inquiry

Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that everyone who wishes to can participate in the Committee’s inquiry. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact the Committee Secretariat.

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