Treaties referred on 15 January 2014

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.

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

Three treaties are under review:

  • Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (Abu Dhabi, 31 July 2012)
  • Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (Rome, 22 November 2009)
  • Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay on the Exchange of Information with Respect to Taxes (Montevideo, 10 December, 2012)



Past Public Hearings

17 Jun 2013: Canberra
13 May 2013: Canberra

more...

Inquiry Status

Reports 137, 138 and 139 tabled. Additional report drafting underway.

Accessibility

If you require any special arrangements to enable you to participate in the Committee's inquiry, please contact the Committee Secretariat.

Further information regarding accessibility can be found at www.aph.gov.au/Help/Accessibility