Published: 22 Jan 2026
Category: Ministerial briefing
This publication provides the Cabinet proposal and report back on Hon Chris Penk’s travel over the period 21 – 26 October 2025 to Chile in order to attend the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting.
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The pack comprises the following documents:
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The October 2025 Cabinet paper and associated minute of decision Proposed Overseas Travel: Hon Chris Penk – October 2025 [CAB-25-MIN-0358 and CAB-25-SUB-0358]
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the November 2025 Cabinet paper and associated minute of decision Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Chris Penk – October 2025 [CAB-25-MIN-0415 and CAB-25-SUB-0415].
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