CANBERRA
Without memorandum: Agreement on Commerce between Australia and
Japan
Mr. McEwen outlined the provisions of this agreement. He explained
the advantages which it ensured for the consolidation of
Australia's export trade and the safeguards which it included for
the protection of Australia's industries and trade pattern. He
also described the changes in licensing procedure and in tariff
arrangements which were the Japanese requirements in the
negotiations.
[AA : A4926, VOLUME 29]