Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the fantastic member for Dunkley for her question and thank her as well for her ongoing advocacy on behalf of the people of Frankston and the region that she's so proud to represent. International trade can make a difference in local communities. That's the point here, because it's about strengthening our economy and strengthening jobs.

Yesterday, we finalised three agreements with the European Union. One boosts Australian research and development through connecting us up with Horizon in Europe. One boosts our defence and security cooperation with Europe—that's so important. And, after eight long years of negotiation, this government secured an Australia-EU free trade agreement. This opens up access to 27 European markets for our Australian products and makes European goods cheaper for Australians here at home. It's a win as well for 450 million Europeans, who get more access to Australian products—the best in the world—and it's a win for our nation, for business, for primary producers and for consumers. It's a win for everyone who backs Australia and who wants to see more trade and more Australian industry.

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