Australia


FTA could 'lower mine safety'
Mining groups fear standards could slip at Australian mines if Chinese companies are allowed to bring in their own workers.
Chinese corporations allowed to sue Australian government under free trade agreement
The deal struck between China and Australia on Monday will contain an Investor State Dispute Settlement mechanism that will allow Chinese corporations to challenge the Australian government for "pretty much anything", say academics
Deal set to boost food cooperation
An unprecedented agreement was signed by agriculture tycoons from China and Australia on Monday providing that food from Australia sold to China will be of the highest quality and "marked under one brand and under one logo".
Trade Minister says he'll now work on a deal with India, after signing of FTA with China
Within an hour of finalising a free trade deal with China, Australia's Federal Trade Minister said he hoped to complete an FTA with India in the next year.
Aus-China trade deal a 'game changer'
Australia and China sealed a landmark trade deal hailed Monday as a “game-changer”, abolishing tariffs in the lucrative resources and agricultural sectors as Canberra confronts a painful downturn in mining.
Australian tycoon to build giant dairy farm for exports to China
Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has agreed to invest A$500 ($437 million) in partnership with a Chinese company to create one of Australia's largest dairy farms to meet soaring demand for premium infant formula in China.
Abbott seals free trade deal with Beijing
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is expected to sign the widely anticipated free trade deal with China's President Xi Jinping on Monday.
Breakthrough on trade talks, now for India at G20
Australia will claim a breakthrough on global trade liberal­isation at this weekend’s G20 summit, as Tony Abbott reveals that a free-trade agreement with India is next on Australia’s trade shopping list.
Hockey dismisses colleague's FTA concerns
Treasurer Joe Hockey has dismissed the concerns of a senior Liberal colleague over a free-trade agreement with China, saying he hasn't even seen the deal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ink several pacts during Australia visit
Fixing up timelines for concluding negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement is on the anvil during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott in Canberra.