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Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, is it proceeding as planned; if it is not, who made the decision that it would not proceed as planned, and on what date was that decision made?

Answered Question 36962 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, is it proceeding as planned; if it is not, who made the decision that it would not proceed as planned, and on what date was that decision made?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).