立法院江啟臣副院長於本（10月20）日下午，在民進黨邱議瑩委員、國民黨張嘉郡委員及民眾黨林憶君委員等人陪同下，接見「澳洲跨黨派國會議員」喬傑納斯（Steve Georganas）眾議員伉儷一行5人。

On the afternoon of October 20, Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by DPP Legislator Chiu Yi-Ying, KMT Legislator Dr. Alice Chang, and TPP Legislator Lin Yi-Chun, met with a five-member Australian cross-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Steve Georganas, who was accompanied by Mrs. Georganas.

訪賓抵達立法院，先由國際事務處同仁導覽議場，隨後由江啟臣副院長接見，並偕出席委員與訪賓合影留念。江副院長致詞表示，澳洲以友善的國民性格及壯麗的自然景觀聞名，擁有豐富的天然資源與深受臺灣旅客喜愛的無尾熊。儘管臺澳並無正式外交關係，雙邊交流卻持續熱絡，人民情誼深厚。江副院長特別感謝澳洲國會長期支持臺灣，並對「澳洲國會友臺小組」的貢獻表達誠摯謝意。

Upon the delegation's arrival at the Legislative Yuan, staff from the Department of International Affairs first provided a guided tour of the Chamber. Subsequently, Vice President Chiang received the guests and took a group photo with the delegation and the attending legislators. In his remarks, Vice President Chiang stated that Australia is renowned for its welcoming people and magnificent natural landscapes, possessing rich natural resources and unique wildlife such as koalas, which are deeply loved by Taiwanese travelers. He noted that despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties between Taiwan and Australia, bilateral exchanges remain vibrant, and the bonds between the two peoples run deep. Vice President Chiang expressed special gratitude to the Australian Parliament for its long-term support of Taiwan and extended his sincere appreciation for the contributions of the "Australia-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group."

江副院長強調，此次來訪的議員皆為友臺小組重要成員，長年支持臺灣，積極促進臺澳交流。澳洲國會多次以跨黨派方式通過友我動議，支持臺灣參與國際事務，展現堅定友誼與理念相近的夥伴關係。他強調，臺海穩定與印太安全是澳洲高度關切的議題，臺澳共享民主價值與地緣利益，合作基礎堅實而深厚。

Vice President Chiang emphasized that the visiting parliamentarians are all key members of the Friendship Group who have long supported Taiwan and actively promoted Taiwan-Australia exchanges. He also mentioned that the Australian Parliament has passed friendly motions on a cross-party basis multiple times to support Taiwan’s participation in international affairs, demonstrating a solid friendship and a partnership based on shared values. Vice President Chiang further highlighted that stability in the Taiwan Strait and security in the Indo Pacific are issues of high concern to Australia, and emphasized that as Taiwan and Australia share democratic values and geopolitical interests, the foundation for bilateral cooperation is both solid and deep.

在經貿合作方面，江副院長表示，澳洲資源豐富，臺灣則在製造與半導體產業具全球競爭優勢，雙方經濟結構高度互補。澳洲推動「澳洲製造的未來」（Future Made in Australia）政策，與臺灣的產業發展方向相契合，為深化雙邊合作創造更多契機。他並提及，身為立法院世界臺商之友會會長，預計明年三月率團赴澳洲雪梨參加活動，屆時亦將邀集跨黨派委員同行，以強化臺澳實質交流。

Regarding economic and trade cooperation, Vice President Chiang stated that Australia is rich in resources, while Taiwan possesses global competitive advantages in manufacturing and the semiconductor industry, making bilateral economic structures highly complementary. He noted that Australia’s “Future Made in Australia” policy aligns with Taiwan’s industrial development direction, which creates more opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation. He also mentioned that, in his capacity as Chair of the “Association of Overseas Taiwanese Businessmen” of the Legislative Yuan, he plans to lead a delegation to Sydney, Australia, next March to attend relevant events. He intends to invite cross-party legislators to join the trip to strengthen substantive exchanges between Taiwan and Australia.

團長喬傑納斯眾議員感謝江副院長及各黨立委的熱情接待，表示本次訪問代表澳洲多元政黨與地區，旨在深化對臺認識、強化雙邊合作。他指出，臺灣自1960年起即為澳洲重要貿易夥伴，雙邊貿易穩定成長並具潛力。臺灣是澳洲天然氣、煤炭及礦產的重要市場，雙方可望建立更緊密的長期合作，並攜手推動再生能源轉型。

MP Georganas thanked Vice President Chiang and the cross-party legislators for the warm reception. He emphasized that the delegation represents Australia's diverse political parties and regions, and aims to deepen understanding of Taiwan and strengthen bilateral cooperation. He pointed out that Taiwan has been an important trading partner for Australia since 1960, with bilateral trade growing steadily and showing great potential. Noting that Taiwan is a crucial market for Australian natural gas, coal, and minerals, he expressed hope that both sides could establish closer long-term cooperation and work together to promote the transition to renewable energy.

談及區域政治情勢，喬傑納斯眾議員強調，對話與合作是化解分歧的關鍵。澳洲致力尋求更多理念相近的夥伴，共同維護印太地區的和平與穩定。他並認為，除官方層面外，民間交流亦是深化雙邊關係的重要基石。

Addressing the regional political situation, MP Georganas emphasized that dialogue and cooperation are key to resolving differences. He affirmed Australia's commitment to seeking more like-minded partners to jointly maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. He also believes that, in addition to official channels, people-to-people exchanges are an essential cornerstone for deepening bilateral relations.

雙邊交流時，邱議瑩委員表示誠摯歡迎，並回憶30年前赴澳留學的經驗，對當地懷有深厚情感。她指出，高雄農業發達，與澳洲在農業、教育及經貿等領域具高度合作潛力。她並分享，臺灣四款荔枝品種育種權於上月獲澳洲核准，顯示臺澳農業合作已具實質成果。

During the bilateral exchange, Legislator Chiu extended a sincere welcome and recalled her experience studying in Australia 30 years ago, expressing her deep affection for the country. She pointed out that Kaohsiung boasts a developed agricultural sector and holds significant potential for cooperation with Australia in fields such as agriculture, education, and trade. Citing a concrete example, she noted that Australia granted plant breeder’s rights for four Taiwanese lychee varieties last month, demonstrating that Taiwan-Australia agricultural cooperation has already yielded substantive results.

張嘉郡委員指出，自己來自農業重鎮雲林，臺澳兩地在農業發展及技術交流上高度互補。她關注美國關稅政策對全球及臺澳經濟的影響，呼籲雙方持續強化貿易與能源合作。

Legislator Chang noted that she hails from Yunlin, a major agricultural county, and emphasized the high complementarity between Taiwan and Australia in agricultural development and technological exchanges. She also expressed concern regarding the impact of U.S. tariff policies on the global, Taiwanese, and Australian economies, calling for both sides to continuously strengthen trade and energy cooperation.

林憶君委員亦表達熱烈歡迎，並強調訪團來訪象徵澳洲國會對臺灣的高度重視。她分享自身潛水探索澳洲大堡礁的難忘經驗，顯示兩國民間交流已有深遠基礎。她期待訪團此行能深度體驗臺灣文化與風土人情，進一步推動臺澳人民間的情誼。

Legislator Lin also warmly welcomed the delegation, emphasizing that the delegation's visit signifies the high importance the Australian Parliament places on Taiwan. She shared her unforgettable experience diving in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, highlighting the deep foundation of civilian exchanges between the two countries. She hoped that the delegation would immerse themselves in Taiwan's culture and local customs during this trip, thereby further promoting the friendship between the people of Taiwan and Australia.

雙方嗣就「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（CPTPP）及區域安全、臺澳政治及經貿合作、美國關稅及國際貿易、農業及能源等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會晤歷約1小時，氣氛友好愉快，在雙方互贈禮品及合影後圓滿結束。

Both sides subsequently exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), regional security, Taiwan-Australia political and economic cooperation, U.S. tariffs and international trade, as well as agriculture and energy. The meeting, which lasted approximately one hour, was conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere, and concluded successfully following the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo.