As the 16th round of Trans-Pacific trade* talks between Australia, the US and nine Asia Pacific countries begin in Singapore this week, academics and health groups will discuss the potential impact on women's lives of US demands for more corporate rights, and the lack of enforceable labour rights.

A seminar on the TPPA and women's rights will be held at 12:15 PM on Tuesday March 5 at the Waratah Room, New South Wales Parliament House, Sydney.