20 September 2016
Trade with Indonesia continues to be a priority with an aim to finish the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) by mid-2017.
AFTINET has made a detailed submission to DFAT. Read on for a summary of our main concerns and recommendations.
29 August 2016
More discoveries of dangerous imported Chinese asbestos in SA buildings have highlighted the need for greater controls to prevent workers from being exposed to the deadly substance.
15 August 2016
In light of fading TPP prospects, Australian Trade Minister Steven Ciobo is now setting his sights on other trade deals.
He has changed his rhetoric on the TPP, telling the AFR, "We don't put all our eggs in one basket. The TPP isn't the be-all and end-all of free trade.”
Indonesia and TiSA now top priorities
3 August 2016
An FTA with Indonesia is on track to be completed within 18 months and it remains Trade Minister Steve Ciobo’s first priority, according to media reports today.
March 4, 2016
The stalled Indonesia-Australia bilateral trade talks are set to ramp up again when Indonesia's Trade Minister visits Australia this month.
As always, AFTINET will be monitoring the progress of this deal from an environment, human rights and labour rights perspective: keep an eye on our website for all the latest news.