ISDS still an issue
Matthew Cawood writes for Fairfax country media about community concerns around Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in trade agreements, quoting AFTINET convener Dr Patricia Ranald.
08/04/2014
Concern Australia could get mauled by Japan free trade ISDS clause
Japanese companies would be able to sue Australian governments under clauses expected to be included in the Australia-Japan free trade agreement, writes Peter Martin for the Sydney Morning Herald.
The article outlines concerns that controversial Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) clauses may be included in the agreement and features quotes by AFTINET's Convener, Dr Patricia Ranald
Unions and business groups want full details of Japan trade deal released
Some have fears about the trade agreement because of a lack of transparency, including rumours that there is a provision to allow Japanese companies more easily to sue the Australian Government, ABC Radio National PM reports.
The segment includes an interview with AFTINET's Dr Patricia Ranald.
8/04/2014
Urgent letter to the Trade Minister re: Japan-Australia FTA
Please send this important letter to the Trade Minister about concerns that investor rights to sue governments (ISDS) may be included in the Japan-Australia FTA
Points for submission on the Trade and Foreign Investment (Protecting the Public Interest) Bill 2014
On March 5th, Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson introduced the Trade and Foreign Investment (Protecting the Public Interest) Act 2014 into the Senate. The purpose of the Bill is to protect Australian laws by banning provisions which enable foreign investors to sue governments if domestic laws “harm” their investment, known as ISDS.
Urgent letter to the Trade Minister re: concerns at investor rights to sue governments in the Japan-Australia FTA
Posted by clare on Tuesday, 25 March 2014The Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP
Minister for Trade
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Minister,
I am concerned about the possible inclusion of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) in the Japan-Australia Free Trade Agreement, as occurred in the recent Korea-Australia FTA.
RN Breakfast interviews AFTINET re proposed Japan FTA
Dr Patricia Ranald was interviewed on RN Breakfast on Friday March 21, about the connection between the proposed Japan-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/japan-free-trade-...
In Trade Talks, It's Countries vs. Companies
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-03-20/in-trade-talks-its-count...
In Trade Talks, It's Countries vs. Companies
By Peter Coy, Brian Parkin, and Andrew Martin
March 20, 2014
TPP Action at March in March
AFTINET organised TPP action at the nationwide March in March, held around the country on the 25-16th of March
Organise a local or workplace meeting
You can help by organising a local meeting or a meeting in your workplace.
A local meeting is a great way to educate people, start a discussion, and inspire others to take action. It can be as simple as having a discussion in your living room, or organising a lunchtime meeting at your workplace.
Last updated: March 2014