The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility and the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions. The report also contains the minor treaty action 2025 Amendments to Annex I of the International Convention against Doping in Sport.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility and the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions. The report also contains the minor treaty action 2025 Amendments to Annex I of the International Convention against Doping in Sport. The Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility establishes the Pacific Resilience Facility as an international funding organisation. The organisation will fund projects and grants aimed at strengthening the region’s capacity to address the accelerating impacts of climate change. The Committee found that the Agreement aligns with Australia’s regional goals to build resilience and stability in the Pacific. Committee Chair, Lisa Chesters MP said: “This is an innovative agreement for the Pacific and efforts targeting the effects of climate change. Australia is a longstanding member of the Pacific Islands Forum and supports Pacific initiatives. The Agreement will allow Australia to increase its regional support in an organisation that is Pacific-designed, implemented and led.” The Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions establishes a framework for countries to work collaboratively with sports organisations and betting operators to detect, prevent and punish manipulation of sports competitions. The Convention also facilitates international cooperation to further sports integrity on a global scale. Ms Chesters said: “Sport is a substantial part of Australian culture, identity and economy. Ratification of the Convention will allow Australia to contribute to strengthening the global response to match fixing and illegal gambling, two issues that threaten the integrity of Australia’s sport industry.” The Committee found that ratifying the Convention will allow Australia to fortify its current regulatory and legislative framework. This will allow Australia to continue leading sports integrity efforts globally. Throughout the inquiry process, the Committee held public hearings for both treaties and heard from a range of stakeholders. Australia supports ratification of these treaties and recommends that binding treaty action be taken. The Report can be found on the Committee website, along with further information on the inquiry. Media inquiries Ms Lisa Chesters MP, Chair  Korey Fernando, Diary Manager korey.fernando@aph.gov.au (03) 5443 9055 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4002 jsct@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has commenced inquiries into the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility and the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has commenced inquiries into the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility and the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions. The Pacific Resilience Facility agreement proposes a regional financing mechanism aimed at supporting disaster preparedness and resilience initiatives in Pacific Island countries. The Committee will examine the potential implications of Australia’s participation in this initiative. The Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions sets out a framework for international cooperation to address match-fixing and related threats to the integrity of sport. The Committee will assess the treaty’s relevance and potential impact on Australia’s existing legal and regulatory frameworks. Further information about the inquiries, including the full treaty text and National Interest Analysis for both treaties are available on the inquiry website. Submissions to each inquiry are open until Friday, 21 November 2025, and can be lodged online via the Committee website. Media enquiries Ms Lisa Chesters MP, Chair  Korey Fernando, Diary Manager korey.fernando@aph.gov.au (03) 5443 9055  For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4002 jsct@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.