Prime Ministers from New Zealand and Australia will meet to honor their longstanding connections
As of my last update in September 2021, I don’t have access to real-time information, so I cannot confirm events or developments that occurred after that date. However, based on the information you provided, it seems that New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had their first annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting.
During the meeting, they celebrated several significant anniversaries between the two countries, including the 40th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations (CER), the 50th anniversary of the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, and the 80th anniversary of diplomatic representation.
One of the outcomes of the meeting was the agreement to form a joint expert group from Australia and New Zealand to work on initiatives for seamless travel between the two countries. The group has a clear deadline of 12 months to come up with proposals for simplified border measures that will support trans-Tasman businesses and tourism while maintaining security. The expert group is expected to report back with its findings by the end of June 2024.
Additionally, the two leaders discussed issues of economic cooperation, trade, climate change, and other matters of mutual interest. The Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting serves as an annual platform for both countries to assess their relationship and set priorities for the following year.
Please note that any developments beyond September 2021 are not covered in my training data, and I recommend checking reliable news sources for the latest updates on this matter.
