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Australia to review impact of bilateral and regional trade agreements
The review will examine the effects of bilateral and regional trade agreements on Australia’s trade and economic performance.
Free-trade deals are a losing gamble
In every Australian free trade agreement the results have been dismal.
Free-trade deals are a losing gamble
Horse racing’s spring carnival is upon us. It is the only time when most Australians bet on the horses. After our experience of the past year, many people would think that stockmarket and financial-derivatives investment is not that different to a punt on the Melbourne Cup. There are always a lot of predictions based on form analysis but most of us find a way to lose money on the day.
Aus, India close to complete feasibility study on FTA
Australia and India are close to complete a feasibility study to establish a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in a wide range of areas, an Australian official said on Monday.
Unions to flex muscle with Australia’s Labor govt
Unions will urge Rudd’s Labor government at a national conference next week to end future free trade deals and give local firms a price advantage when bidding for government contracts, Australia’s top union boss Sharan Burrow said.
Korea pledges to include agriculture in FTA
Assurances by the Korean Government, that agriculture will be included in a Free Trade Agreement with Australia, is sure to please local beef producers.
Australia accidentally reveals treaty negotiations with countries
Despite Australia imposing financial and trade sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, the document says "negotiations are ongoing" with Tehran on an investment promotion agreement.
Beef industry keen to see Korean FTA signed
Australia’s beef industry will be the big winner if free trade talks between the Government and South Korea are successful.
Australia, Indonesia discuss free trade
Australia and Indonesia are tipped to give the green light to talks on a free trade deal as ministers from both countries gather in Sydney to consider ways to enhance already strong ties.
Chile FTA to open market up to meat, wine and dairy exports
The Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement is set to come into force on 6 March, 2009, allowing a host of Australian exporters a greater opportunity to enter a growing market.
Australia, S Korea a step closer to FTA
South Korea and Australia have taken another step towards signing a free trade agreement (FTA), despite the ongoing global economic crisis.