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Was consideration given to the Minister participating by video link or other virtual means in any part of a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan taking place in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026, if he was unable to travel; if so, why did virtual participation not occur; if not, why not?

Answered Question 37113 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was consideration given to the Minister participating by video link or other virtual means in any part of a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan taking place in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026, if he was unable to travel; if so, why did virtual participation not occur; if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Consideration was given and it was deemed not feasible.