The Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control (PACDAC) is a committee of experts that advises the Government on disarmament and arms control. It was established by the 1987 New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament and Arms Control Act.
MFAT is the secretariat for the Committee.
The current Chair of PACDAC is the Hon Todd McClay. The other members of the Committee are:
- Dr Kevin Clements
- Martin Donoghue
- Dr Bethan Greener
- Dr Marianne Hanson
- Dell Higgie
- Olivia Shimasaki
- Julian Tangaere
- Angela Woodward
Committee members are appointed for a three-year term. The current Committee's term will expire on 31 December 2027.
To find out more please refer to: Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control(external link).