Australia


Critical China free trade agreement based on what?
How can the government of Australia evaluate gains to agriculture from a China free trade agreement if it uses flawed statistical calculations?
Bar set low for a ‘do no harm’ China-Australia FTA
The excitement behind the likely conclusion of an agreement -- the speculation is a grand signing will take place in mid-November when President Xi Jinping will be in Brisbane for the G20 meeting -- will exceed the actual significance of such an agreement.
Abbott's line in sand on China FTA
Australia is prepared to walk away from a much touted free trade agreement (FTA) with China unless there are major last-minute concessions on farm products, according to well-placed government sources.
Australia: Harper review recommends scrutiny of trade agreement IP clauses
A panel conducting a review of Australia competition policy landscape has recommended increased scrutiny of intellectual property-related clauses in trade agreements.
The international implications of the Philip Morris branding battle in Uruguay
Long-running litigation between Uruguay, which has some of the toughest anti-smoking laws in the world, and cigarette giant Philip Morris could have direct consequences for plain packaging legislation globally. Could it also pave the way for legal action in Europe?
Minister: Australia’s “food bowl of Asia” no threat to Chinese farmers
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce is touring China in a bid to assuage local farmers’ fears over Australia’s ambition to be the “food bowl of Asia” as the two countries attempt to reach a conclusion to talks over a free-trade agreement.
ISDS: The devil in the trade deal
A common provision allowing foreign investors to sue host governments has become a ticking time bomb inside trade agreements. Some countries are now refusing to agree to the provision and are questioning its legal legitimacy. Jess Hill investigates.
‘India willing to go ahead with free trade pact with EU’
India on Wednesday said it is willing to go in for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union but wants the 27-member bloc to address the issues flagged by New Delhi.
Australia-China trade deal close
Australia Thursday said it hopes to complete an elusive free trade agreement (FTA) with its top export partner China when President Xi Jinping visits in November.
Australia to consider free trade agreement with India, Tony Abbott says
The Prime Minister says Australia will consider negotiating a free trade agreement with India once it has finalised a trade deal with China.