ISDS Case Map
Australia
All agricultural products remain on the table in talks for a free trade agreement with China - which Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran describes as the "single most important thing" anyone can do for Australia's farming industry.
A proposed free-trade deal between Australia and Japan is looking shaky, with agriculture again the most contentious issue.
The Federal Government has flagged the possibility of negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan, beginning in December.
Though plans were announced for a feasibility study on a bilateral deal between the two countries, a Free Trade Agreement between Indonesia and Australia is still a distant dream.
What Japan wants is the conclusion of an EPA with Australia that is not limited simply to trade liberalization, but is comprehensive in character, further enhancing bilateral economic relations, and eliminating disadvantages relative to other countries.
Japan and Australia will hold a three-day meeting in Tokyo to study the feasibility of a bilateral free trade agreement, Japanese officials said.
We all know Australia is one of the closest allies and best friends of the US, but I bet you didn't know we are also one of the best customers for all things that come from the land of the free and home of the twin deficits.
A free trade agreement between Indonesia and Australia is unlikely in the short term, according to a top Indonesian official.
The Japan Business Federation, the nation's most powerful business lobby, proposed that Japan promptly launch negotiations with Australia to conclude an economic partnership agreement.
As Egypt continues to grow at a near-unprecedented rate, Australia is looking to claim its share of the most vibrant and diverse economy in the region. Relations between the two countries go back decades, but Australian trade officials admit ties still need work as they eye opportunities in Egypt's strategic location, large local market and lucrative free-trade agreements (FTAs) - including the EU-Egypt Association Agreement - that open the door to even larger markets.
