Joint Prime Ministerial Statements
Joint Prime Ministerial Statements
The Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers hold an annual Leaders' Meeting. This meeting highlights the breadth, depth and warmth of the bilateral relationship. Following these meetings, a joint statement is released by the Prime Ministers. These can be viewed below.
The ANZLF is regularly invited to provide an update to the Prime Ministers on the priorities of the business community.
- Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Chris Hipkins 2023
- Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern 2022
- Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern 2021
- Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern 2020
- Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern 2019
- Prime Ministers Malcolm Turnball and Jacinda Ardern 2018
- Prime Ministers Malcolm Turnbull and Bill English 2017
- Prime Ministers Malcolm Turnbull and John Key 2016
- Prime Ministers Tony Abbott and John Key 2015
Joint Ministerial Statements
Joint Ministerial Statements
The Australian and New Zealand Foreign and Trade Ministers hold biannual consultations to advance the bilateral relationship, work on the Single Economic Market agenda and build on the success of the Australia‑New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement.
Following these meetings, a joint statement is released by Ministers.
Foreign Ministers
- Marise Payne and Nanaia Mahuta, 12 November 2021
- Marise Payne and Nanaia Mahuta, 22 April 2021
- Marise Payne and Nanaia Mahuta, 17 December 2020
- Marise Payne and Winston Peters, 6 August 2020
- Marise Payne and Winston Peters, 9 February 2019
- Marise Payne and Winston Peters, 3 October 2019
Trade Ministers
Single Economic Market Ministerial Meetings Communiqués
Relationship Information
Relationship Information
Both Australia and New Zealand's Foreign Agencies provide information on the trans-Tasman relationship. You can read the Relationship Information from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade here, and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade here.
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Market Intelligence Report
Australia shows technology ambition at Sydney Dialogue
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced AU$111 million worth of new initiatives in emerging, critical and cyber technologies as it looks to become one of the top 10 digital economies in the world by 2030.
These initiatives may provide opportunities for New Zealand tech and services companies.
Read the full report here