Summary of publication
The Australian Government has released the report from Australia’s Southeast Asia FTA Modernisation Review. The Report outlines 17 Government Actions to improve implementation of our existing FTAs in the region, increase market access and investment, improve trade facilitation, improve FTA literacy and increase FTA utilisation by Australian businesses. It also recommends the inclusion of emerging trade priorities in future FTA negotiations and upgrades such as digital economy, economic security, green economy, labour, gender and sustainable agriculture provisions.
The Report was informed by extensive consultations across Australia and Southeast Asia.
It will help ensure Australia’s FTAs in Southeast Asia continue to deliver practical outcomes for Australian businesses and investors, and support Australia to capitalise on opportunities across Southeast Asia’s fast-growing economies.