36962 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 01 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36962 (2026)
Question asked:	17 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Damien O'Connor
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	26 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36962_2026
Document guid:	5b62d5da-e342-4956-802a-2e68b5f59f3a

36962 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Defence: 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?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).