24-Aug-2016
The Australian
Economists from Australian National University and Adelaide University accuse the government and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of perpetuating the “myth” of trade deals -- such as those signed with China, Japan, Korea and the US -- bringing the country “enormous benefits”. This has no basis in fact, they say.
24-Aug-2016
Australian Chamber of Commerce
Statement from Australian Chamber of Commerce on potential Australia-Indonesia trade agreement
24-Aug-2016
Sydney Morning Herald
The Indonesia-Australia Business Partnership Group, tasked with setting negotiating priorities, paraphrased Star Trek when it opined: "It should go boldly where no Free Trade Agreement has gone before".
13-Aug-2016
The Economist
Three years ago, the government of Togo received a letter from Philip Morris International outlining how plain packaging would violate binding global and regional agreements.
5-Aug-2016
The Conversation
A recent release of confidential documents from WikiLeaks has finally relieved the silence surrounding the negotiations of an important but fairly obscure multilateral trade agreement.
4-Aug-2016
The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is hoping to develop a number of key sectors through an anticipated free-trade deal with Australia, which is aimed at boosting trade and investment between the neighboring countries.
3-Aug-2016
Sidney Morning Herald
Indonesia and Australia have recommitted to finalising a free trade deal within 18 months despite the appointment of a new Indonesian trade minister.