Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

17 August 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties Australian Parliament

04:10 - 05:34
Speaker 5
So, thank you Hansard.  I declare open this public hearing on the Joint Standing Committee of the on Treaties for its inquiry into the Cambodian, Kiribati and Nauru air services agreements.  I begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians on the land on which we meet and pay my respects to elders both past, present and emerging.  I also extend that respect and any First Nations people that might be joining us today.  In accordance with the committee's resolution on 31 July 2025, this hearing will be broadcast and proof and official transcripts of the proceedings will be published on the Parliament's website. 

I remind all present as the chair, I will ensure the proceedings are conducted in an orderly, respectful and courteous way.  Remind all members of the media for the need for fair and accurate reporting of the proceedings.  I now welcome representatives of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports and the Arts and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to give evidence today.  I apologize for our late starting for this hearing, but for the Hansard record, would you please state your full name and the capacity in which you are appearing before the committee. 
05:34 - 05:45
Speaker 2
Thank you chair, my name is Jim Wolfe, I'm the Assistant Secretary International Aviation in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. 
05:45 - 05:47
Speaker 1
Quite a mouthful. 

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