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Lack of information holding back businesses from international trade
Compliance issues, red tape, and a lack of knowledge relating to FTAs are holding back many of Australia’s businesses from engaging in international trade, according to a new survey by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Japan trade deal to benefit Aussie SMEs
Japan’s new trade deal with Australia promises billions of dollars of economic benefits for both nations. How can Australian SMEs take advantage? Read on…
Australia-Japan FTA begins today
The Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement has come into effect today, providing businesses with the opportunity to increase trade in goods and services with less investment restrictions.
Government claims Korea-Australia FTA will benefit SMEs
The Australian Government says SMEs are to benefit from the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA), which officially entered into force today.
Australian seafood industry to benefit from FTA
The Australian seafood industry is to benefit from the China Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed yesterday, according to the Seafood Trade Advisory Group (STAG).
Australia and China finalise FTA negotiations
The Abbott Government has concluded free trade negotiations with China, a move the Federal Government says will boost Australia’s economy by $18 billion.
Satellite to deliver FTA digital TV to regional Australia
Digital free-to-air TV signals will be broadcast to those in remote and regional Australia from a satellite to cost taxpayers $375.4 million over the next 12 years.
FTA negotiations with China
Minister for Trade Simon Crean re-entered formal free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with China in mid-June, the 11th round since talks began in 2005 and the first since the Rudd government came to power. “Negotiations will continue to be challenging as this is China’s first FTA with a country that has trade interests across the […]
Changes to export under Federal Labor
Ian Murray, executive director of the Australian Institute of Export, takes stock of international trade under the Coalition, and looks at the possible changes to export under Federal Labor. After 11 years of Coalition control our trade agenda has moved to new hands. In its time at the helm tradition was maintained with three Nationals […]