Does he consider that New Zealand has already missed the opportunity to be an "early" party to the Australia–Fiji Ocean of Peace treaty, an advantage he has said would let New Zealand influence which other countries could join, given the treaty was signed by Australia and Fiji on 6 July 2026 without New Zealand as a party?

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

• Does he consider that New Zealand has already missed the opportunity to be an "early" party to the Australia–Fiji Ocean of Peace treaty, an advantage he has said would let New Zealand influence which other countries could join, given the treaty was signed by Australia and Fiji on 6 July 2026 without New Zealand as a party?