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Domestic barriers to trade jeopardise gains from Free Trade Agreements

2016-02-01T00:00:00

There is no doubt that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are good news for Australian business but unless we address domestic barriers to trade and build capability and capacity these opportunities are likely to be lost to international counterparts. It’s time for Australia to look beyond FTAs and approach trade policy from a broader, whole-of-government perspective says the Export Council of Australia (ECA).

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Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Progressed in New Zealand

2016-02-04T00:00:00

The Export Council of Australia is pleased to see the twelve-country Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) being signed today in Auckland, New Zealand. The TPP and accompanying National Interest Analysis will now be tabled in Australian Parliament for 20 joint sitting days as part of the domestic treaty making process. The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will then conduct an inquiry and report back to

Parliament.

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Increasing Trade Development is Vital to Australia’s Economic Prosperity

2015-07-09T00:00:00

The Export Council of Australia (ECA) has released a compelling report that highlights the trade promotion activities offered by 10 of Australia's key export competitors including the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Singapore in a bid to encourage government to take a long-term, strategic approach to developing Australia’s International Trade.

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