On 2 September 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its third public hearing for its inquiry into Australia's response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific.
The Subcommittee will hold a public hearing at the Sydney Masonic Centre in Sydney, New South Wales, and hear evidence from a range of regional and international development groups, including the Australian Red Cross, UNICEF Australia, Transparency International Australia, Greenpeace Australia-Pacific, Oxfam Australia, as well as research and academic groups.
Chair of the Subcommittee, Mr Josh Burns MP, explained, "there are many organisations operating in the Pacific at different scales and with different areas of focus, with the overall goal of supporting the communities, economies, environment and cultures in the Pacific to thrive."
"We are also pleased to hear from a range of civil society organisations based in the Pacific, including the Tuvalu National Youth Council and the Kiribati Climate Action Network, about the work they are undertaking, their priorities and where they are looking for support."
Further information, including the hearing program is available on the Inquiry webpage.
Public Hearing Details
Date: Monday 2 September 2024
9:30 am – 4:00 pm (AEST)
Sydney Masonic Centre, Sydney, NSW
The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.
