Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade to hold public hearings in Perth

THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade will hold public hearings in Perth as part of its inquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa.

Subcommittee Chair, Fiona Phillips MP, said, "These hearings will allow the subcommittee to engage directly with organisations and individuals based in Western Australia and hear important insights into how Australia can strengthen its trade and investment relations with Africa.

"The subcommittee will hear from a variety of organisations and individuals, including Curtin University, the Organisation of African Communities in Western Australia, the Australia Africa Minerals and Energy Group, and the organisers of the Africa Down Under conference, Paydirt Media. Witnesses will have the opportunity to share their perspectives on the changing demographic and economic opportunities across Africa’s diverse markets."

Mrs Phillips said, "The evidence gathered at these hearings will further inform the subcommittee’s understanding of Australia’s mining footprint in Africa and value adding opportunities, the potential for education partnerships with African nations, and the role of African diaspora communities in facilitating trade and investment opportunities."

Public Hearing details

Perth

Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026 

Time: 9am – 12:45pm (AWST)

Location: Mercure on Hay, 417 Hay Street, Perth – Floreat Room

The public hearing program is available on the inquiry website.

Public hearings are broadcast live on the Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal.

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