ISDS Case Map
Australia
On 21 August 2023, ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand brought several amendments, improvements and additions to their longstanding free trade agreement known as AANZFTA
A last-ditch attempt to secure a free trade agreement with the European Union over better access for Australian meat and protections for continental goods has fallen apart before the “end game” negotiations could start, a move that will set any deal with the bloc back years.
The European Union must offer greater market access for Australian beef, lamb and sugar if it wants Canberra to agree a trade deal, Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell said.
The peak body representing Australian farmers has called for the federal government to walk away from a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).
Belgium's top diplomat in Australia expects a free trade deal with the European Union to be sealed by the end of this year, saying there will be "concessions on both sides".
Clive Palmer’s move to sue the government in a secretive international tribunal highlights the need to amend Australia’s trade policy to prevent claims that could hamper emissions reduction efforts.
A writ will be pursued by Panthera for alleged breaches by India of the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Australia, the company said in a statement.
Australian Minister argues for more European investments into the Australian minerals sector, criticising the EU’s insistence on banning dual pricing in the free trade negotiations between the EU and Australia.
Trade Minister Don Farrell says if a trade deal is not struck with the European Union by the end of the year, it's unlikely to happen before the middle of the decade.
The European Union should seek to complete free trade agreements with Australia, Mexico and South American bloc Mercosur by the end of the year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
