FTA Services, Mobility and Coordination (RSB)

The UAE is a dynamic, growing and globally focused partner and a gateway into the Gulf region for Australian exporters. It is Australia´s largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East. Our two-way trade was worth $12.7 billion in 2024-25 and our two-way investment stock was worth $23.7 billion in 2024.

The first Joint Committee Meeting of the Australia–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement was held virtually on 11 June 2024.

Australia achieved a high-quality Comprehensive Economic Partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This document outlines Australia's key objectives during the negotiations.

As part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to take their next career step in Australia.

India is Australia’s fifth largest trading partner with two-way trade in goods and services valued at $54.4 billion in FY2024-25. India has a population of 1.4 billion people. Its youthful population, diversified economy and growth trajectory present significant opportunity for Australian business, including in education, agriculture, energy, resources, tourism, healthcare, financial services, infrastructure, science and innovation, and sport.

Australia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) share a significant economic relationship, encompassing trade and investment across a broad range of goods and services.