Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the status of New Zealand's participation in that meeting changed since 12 August 2026; if it has, when and by what means were the Governments of Australia and Japan informed of that change?

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

• Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the status of New Zealand's participation in that meeting changed since 12 August 2026; if it has, when and by what means were the Governments of Australia and Japan informed of that change?