The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has recommended that Australia ratify four significant international agreements that will strengthen cooperation with Fiji, expand opportunities for Australia’s space sector and enhance customs cooperation with Canada. “These agreements will strengthen Australia’s international partnerships and deliver practical benefits across the Pacific, the space sector and border security.” Committee…
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Treaty Legislation Now Law in Victoria
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Australia’s first ever treaty legislation is now law with the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018 passing Victorian Parliament last night. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins hailed the passage of the legislation, which will see Victoria become the first state to enter into formal treaty negotiations with its Aboriginal people. In…