Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (Pukpuk Treaty) Enters Into Force

Overview

The Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty, also known as the Pukpuk Treaty, entered into force on 14 July 2026. The treaty is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation as notifiable instrument F2026N00505 and is administered by the Attorney-General's Department.

What the source says about business impacts

The source document does not specify any obligations, requirements, or impacts on Australian businesses arising from this treaty.

Accessing the treaty text

The full treaty text is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00505.

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