The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade through its Trade Subcommittee will hear from African Heads of Mission on Friday, 6 March 2026 in roundtable discussions as part of its inquiry into strengthening Australia's trade and investment relations with Africa.
Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Mrs Fiona Phillips MP, said "for Australia to develop its trade and investment ties with the African continent, it is integral that we listen to the valuable insights of its residents.
"As such, the Subcommittee has invited diplomatic representatives from across the African continent to share their perspectives.
"Trade and investment relationships rely on countries working together. It is therefore important to understand what African nations want from Australia for us to understand what opportunities exist across the African continent.
"These roundtable sessions will examine how we can make the most of the opportunity to strengthen trade and investment relations between Australia and African Nations. The Trade Subcommittee is grateful to the Heads of Mission and other representatives who have agreed to participate in the Subcommittee's inquiry."
The Subcommittee will schedule further public hearings soon.
Public Hearing Details
Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12:10pm (AEDT)
Location: Committee Room 1R2, Parliament House, Canberra ACT
The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.
