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Farmers warn Australian gov’t against signing EU FTA
23-Oct-2023 Xinhua
The peak body representing Australian farmers has called for the federal government to walk away from a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).
"Concessions on both sides" for EU trade deal
20-Oct-2023 Yahoo Finance
Belgium’s top diplomat in Australia expects a free trade deal with the European Union to be sealed by the end of this year, saying there will be "concessions on both sides".
Government revisits trade clause that allowed Clive Palmer lawsuits
2-Oct-2023 The Saturday Paper
Clive Palmer’s move to sue the government in a secretive international tribunal highlights the need to amend Australia’s trade policy to prevent claims that could hamper emissions reduction efforts.
Panthera to step up action against India after local court rejects claim
28-Sep-2023 Proactive
A writ will be pursued by Panthera for alleged breaches by India of the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Australia, the company said in a statement.
‘Get moving or you’ll miss the boat,’ Australian resources minister tells EU
27-Sep-2023 Euractiv
Australian Minister argues for more European investments into the Australian minerals sector, criticising the EU’s insistence on banning dual pricing in the free trade negotiations between the EU and Australia.
’Fingers crossed’ European trade deal will come through
14-Sep-2023 The Canberra Times
Trade Minister Don Farrell says if a trade deal is not struck with the European Union by the end of the year, it’s unlikely to happen before the middle of the decade.
EU chief wants to conclude trade deals with Australia, Mexico, Mercosur this year
14-Sep-2023 Yahoo
The European Union should seek to complete free trade agreements with Australia, Mexico and South American bloc Mercosur by the end of the year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Preliminary summary comments on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Supply Chain text (Pillar 2)
9-Sep-2023 AFTINET
This text deals with the focus of IPEF, which is to reduce supply chain dependence on China and to create alternative networks of supply chains and prevent disruptions.
Australia, EU resume talks on free trade deal
31-Aug-2023 Euractiv
Australia and the European Union will resume free trade talks on Thursday (31 August) with a teleconference between Australia’s Trade Minister Don Farrell and EU Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis.
Australia wants EU investment in critical minerals, but first a free trade agreement
24-Aug-2023 Reuters
Australia’s Trade Minister has dangled easier access to the country’s vast critical minerals sector as part of negotiations over a free trade agreement with the European Union ahead of possible further talks.
ASEAN signs upgrade for Australia, NZ free trade area deal
24-Aug-2023 Singapore Business Review
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has signed the amendment to improve the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area.
Oz identifies 5 mines of lithium, cobalt for India
18-Aug-2023 Times of India
India’s hunt for critical minerals overseas has met with some success with Australian authorities identifying at least five mines of lithium and cobalt for Indian entities.
Australian firm wins $109m compensation against Tanzania
20-Jul-2023 The East African
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes has ordered Tanzania to pay more than $109 million to a group of companies fronted by Australian miner Indiana Resources Ltd in compensation for the controversial 2018 expropriation of a nickel mine project in Tanzania.
‘Disappointed’: Australia and EU fail to resolve trade deadlock, pledge to resume talks in August
12-Jul-2023 The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia wants the EU to grant it meaningful access to its agricultural markets and allow producers of foods like prosecco, Parmesan and feta to be able to sell them under those names.
Environmental group challenges Government over Australia trade deal
11-Jul-2023 edie
NGO Feedback has filed an application for a judicial review of the UK’s Australian free trade agreement over its inadequate assessment of the environmental impact, claiming that it undermines the UK’s commitment to tackle climate change.
Clive Palmer sues Australia for $41.3bn over alleged free trade rule breach
11-Jul-2023 The Guardian
Clive Palmer’s Zeph Investment’s second case against Australia is a $41.3bn claim that it breached the Asean free trade agreement in relation to coal exploration permits, it has emerged.
Farrell returns to Europe for free trade deal talks
10-Jul-2023 Yahoo
Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading back to Europe in a bid to break an impasse with the EU over a free trade deal.
Don’t copy the Kiwis: Australia urged to quit EU trade talks if offered New Zealand’s deal
10-Jul-2023 The Sydney Morning Herald
Australian farmers are urging Trade Minister Don Farrell to walk away from negotiations with the EU if the bloc offers a deal akin to the one signed with New Zealand in Brussels overnight.
Australia, EU trade ministers spoke as hopes of free trade deal rise
3-Jul-2023 Reuters
Australian and European Union trade ministers spoke, as optimism builds that sticking points over a free trade agreement can be overcome with more negotiation.
Australia-EU free trade deal ‘approaching end-game’, Brussels says
29-Jun-2023 The Australian Financial Review
Australia’s free trade deal with the European Union is “approaching the end-game”, according to Brussels’ most senior negotiator, but it still looks touch-and-go whether the two sides can land a deal by a mid-July deadline.