32878 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	32878 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_32878_2026
Document guid:	f6fad4b5-1cb9-4fba-b623-11fc8c92f681

32878 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Defence: Did New Zealand request to be included in the defence arrangements set out in the Australia–Fiji Ocean of Peace treaty at any time before it was signed on 6 July 2026 and, if so, what was the response?

Hon Chris Penk: Reply due: 27 Jul 2026