Treaty being considered

The following treaty was tabled on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. 

  • Papua New Guinea – Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty)

Final treaty action text - (PDF 296KB)

Related Documents

National Interest Analysis - (PDF 119KB)

Cover sheet - (PDF 143KB)

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

About this inquiry

This inquiry will examine the Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty).

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)

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