As an exporter you should be familiar with international trade agreements in the markets you are targeting. Australia's foreign trade policies are designed to improve market access and can have a direct impact on your business.
While the federal government is responsible for negotiating agreements, the state government provides input through the Ministerial Council on International Trade in areas that affect local business.
Australia has free trade agreements (FTAs) with several countries.
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ChileNew ZealandSingaporeThailandUnited StatesASEAN-Australia-New ZealandNew FTAsChile
The
Australia-Chile FTA offers benefits to South Australia through increased trade access to Chile and investment ties in the mining, agriculture, viticulture, forestry, fishing and energy industries.
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New Zealand
The
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement is one of the most comprehensive FTAs in the world, with almost full trade liberalisation.
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Singapore
The
Singapore-Australia FTA provides a range of initiatives of benefit to Australia including:
- eliminating tariffs
- easing wholesale banking restrictions
- improving the operating environment for financial service suppliers
- easing residency requirements
- providing market access for education providers.
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Thailand
The
Thailand-Australia FTA involves improved market access for goods and services and the removal of nearly 3,000 Thai tariffs, with others being phased out.
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United States
The
Australia-United States FTA is comprehensive and covers all industries and sectors. Benefits include:
- the removal of duties on most non-agricultural exports from Australia
- improved access for Australian agriculture
- introduction of full access for a range of Australian goods and services
- better legal protection and fair treatment for Australian service providers.
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ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand
(AANZFTA)
The
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA offers significant benefits to South Australia through tariff reductions because ASEAN countries account for almost 15% of our total merchandise exports.
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New FTAs
Australia is negotiating FTAs with several other markets, including:
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