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  • Treaties Committee supports ratification of Australia-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement and Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications

    The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has tabled a report into two major treaties: the Agreement between Australia and Japan concerning the Facilitation of Reciprocal Access and Cooperation between the Australian Defence Force and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan (Australia-Japan RAA), and the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education (Global Convention). The Committee has recommended the Australian Government ratifies both treaties.

    Media release issue date: Thursday, 1 December 2022


  • Treaties Committee to inquire into Australia-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement

    The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing on Monday 5 September 2022 into the Agreement between Australia and Japan concerning the Facilitation of Reciprocal Access and Cooperation between the Australian Defence Force and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan (Australia-Japan RAA).

    Media release issue date: Monday, 5 September 2022





    Committee Secretariat contact:

    Committee Secretary
    Joint Standing Committee on Treaties
    PO Box 6021
    Parliament House
    Canberra ACT 2600

    Phone: +61 2 6277 4002
    jsct@aph.gov.au

    Past Public Hearings

    12 Oct 2022: Canberra
    05 Sep 2022: Canberra

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    Inquiry Status

    Completed

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