Australia


Australia, India likely to finalise expanded FTA soon: Farrell
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell announced the near-finalization of an expanded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, delayed previously due to Australia's federal election timeline.
China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing
A decade-old free trade agreement between China and Australia will be reviewed, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Malaysia continues to forge trade, investment ties with global strategic partners, says Tengku Zafrul
The Trade Minister said their discussions covered various strategic initiatives, from the review of free trade agreements, including the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the Malaysia-Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement.
Albanese revives push for Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement at G7 Summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia’s ambition to finalise a long-delayed Free Trade Agreement with the European Union.
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz asks Anthony Albanese whether he can help speed up Australia-EU free trade agreement
Australia could be on the verge of cementing a free trade deal with multiple major countries, with both parties acknowledging the symbolic significance of the pact.
China willing to further tap potential of free trade agreement with Australia, minister says
China is willing to work with Australia to further tap the potential of their free trade agreement, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told a forum marking the 10th anniversary of the pact.
Talks revive as Australia and EU determined to seal trade deal
Australia and the EU have revived talks for a sweeping free trade agreement, after Australia’s trade minister Don Farrell met with the European commissioner for trade Maros Sefcovic.
Joint industry statement: EU-Australia FTA “Time to get this done”
Australia’s peak industry groups agree there has never been a more critical time for the Australian Government to conclude a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union.
Future US-Australia trade relations demand a broad, principled response from government
Australia should continue to reject bilateral concessions and should work with other countries in our region and elsewhere to support a more transparent and equitable multilateral trade system as an alternative to both US divide and rule tactics, and to flawed neoliberalism.
Australia’s Port of Darwin move risks ISDS arbitration with China
The re-elected Australian Labor government plans to reclaim China's 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. This risks triggering an international arbitration claim by the Chinese-owned Landbridge Group.