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Terms of Reference
The Treaties Committee will conducted an inquiry into the nature and scope
of Australia's relationship with the World Trade Organisation. The Committee's
examination will included:
- opportunities for community involvement in developing Australia's
negotiating positions on matters with the WTO;
- the transparency and accountability of WTO operations and decision
making;
- the effectiveness of the WTO's dispute settlement procedures and the
ease of access to these procedures;
- Australia's capacity to undertake WTO advocacy;
- the involvement of peak bodies, industry groups and external lawyers
in conducting WTO disputes;
- the relationship between the WTO and regional economic arrangements;
- the relationship between WTO agreements and other multilateral agreements,
including those on trade and related matters, and on environmental,
human rights and labour standards; and
- the extent to which social, cultural and environmental considerations
influence WTO priorities and decision making.
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