Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

As I pointed out in my speech—and I thank the senator for the question—PACER Plus is a truly regional agreement, and the first 11 nations are just the start. Discussions continue with a number of other nations—in particular, with Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Australia would very much like to see Papua New Guinea and Fiji join because they have much to contribute to and, I think, would also gain from PACER Plus but, ultimately, as with all nations, their participation is a sovereign matter for their respective governments. PACER Plus will remain open for others to join, including Fiji and Papua New Guinea, even after it comes into force.