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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO REPORT 52 OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON TREATIES Government Response to Report 52 ofthe Joint Standing Committee on Treaties Smnnanore — Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA Recommendation 1: That, in recognition ofthe concerns held by members ofthe Australian public and non-government organisations, there be an opportunity for greater public involvement, specifically including local government, m the consultation process leading up to the first review of SAFTA.
The Government will ensure that local government bodies and other relevant stakeholders, particularly State and Territory governments, are consulted on the incorporation of reservations covering regional (State, Territory and local) government measures to the principal obligations in the chapters on Trade in Services and Investment.

ofthese reservations will be the main item requiring additions or modifications to the Treaty that will be considered at the first review of SAFTA.
Incorporation MARPOL 73/78: Annex IV - Reaulations for the Prevention ofPollution by Sewaae from Ships (revised Recommendation 4: The Committee recommends that the role ofthe Committee be recognised by ensuring that, unless notice or reasons are provided, the Committee conclude its review of proposed treaty actionsprior to the introduction ofany enabling legislation.
The Government acknowledges the Committee’s concern and its role in the treaty process and will make every effort to ensure that the Committee has due time to consider all treaty actions before the relevant implementing legislation is introduced.

The Government notes, however, that in the national interest, this may not always be possible.

It remains open for Parliament to delay considering such legislation until the Committee has reported.
The Government notes that the Committee intends to write to all Ministers drawing their attention to its concerns.

The Department ofthe Prime Minister and Cabinet will follow these letters with advice to portfolio Legislation Liaison Officers about treaty enabling legislation. )

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