Indonesia – Recourse to Article 22.2 of the DSU in the
US – Clove Cigarettes Dispute

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

The following communication, dated 26 June 2014, from the delegation of Australia to the delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the European Union and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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        Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the Republic of Indonesia that it desires to be joined in Indonesia’s consultations with the European Union pursuant to the communication entitled Indonesia – Recourse to Article 22.2 of the DSU in the US - Clove Cigarettes dispute circulated to WTO Members on 17 June 2014 (WT/DS481).

Australia has a substantial interest in this matter as an active member of the WTO with an interest in the clarification of Members’ rights and obligations under the Dispute Settlement Understanding.  This dispute involves an issue that is of fundamental systemic importance to the entire WTO membership.

Mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Members under Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia looks forward to receiving your reply, and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.

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