The treaties listed in this reference were tabled in parliament on 12 March and 18 June 2013 during the 43rd Parliament. The Committee had not reported on these treaties when the 43rd Parliament was prorogued and the Committee ceased to exist. As a consequence, the inquiries lapsed. Traditionally, new treaties committees have sought to complete inquiries that lapsed as a result of the prorogation of Parliament. To do so, the Committee must receive a reference in accordance with the resolution of appointment.
The Committee received such a reference on 15 January 2014.
The Committee invited interested persons and organisations to make submissions by Monday, 3 February 2014. Submissions for this inquiry have now closed.
Please note that the authorised submissions presented in the 43rd parliament do not need to be re-submitted.