Trade deals welcome but there’s more to do
WHEN the Abbott government was elected, the dairy industry welcomed news that Trade Minister Andrew Robb would prioritise the need to close out free trade agreements with Korea, Japan and China. As a supplier of high-quality, clean and safe dairy products, Australia enjoys a positive international reputation upon which we can capitalise further.
Trade agreements a dud deal for #dairy
A federal Liberal backbencher says it’s sad her government didn’t get a better deal for Australia’s dairy industry in recent free trade agreements with Japan and Korea.
#Japan Free Trade Agreement giving long-term hope to #Australian farmers
The Prime Minister’s trade mission to North Asia has changed the global agricultural landscape. Since the formation of the World Trade Organisation, Japan has never signed any trade deal that has given away one inch to a foreign agricultural exporter.
Australia Push for Japan Trade Deal Hit by Beef, #Dairy Discord
Australia’s bid to reach a trade deal with Japan during Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s North Asia visit next week is being jeopardized by a disagreement over agricultural and car tariffs, Trade Minister Andrew Robb said.
Australia Hopes #Dairy Industry Can Benefit From Growing Asian Demand
Australia should welcome foreign investment into its dairy sector and aggressively pursue free trade pacts with Asian countries, seeking to boost agricultural exports to feed Asia’s growing middle class, the country’s trade minister said.
How Australia can win the milk war
The deputy leader of the National Party Barnaby Joyce and Liberal Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb have the chance to unite to give Australia a real chance to be a significant player in the looming global dairy boom.