Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The agreement provides greater certainty for Australian telco suppliers operating overseas in TPP countries. Australian suppliers will stand to benefit from future market reforms undertaken by TPP parties. The agreement establishes balanced intellectual property rules that promote investment, innovation and creative endeavour while also supporting consumer access to the latest information and services.

Excitingly, TPP parties have agreed to work together to promote transparent and reasonable rates for international mobile roaming services, which will help promote the growth of trade among the parties and benefit consumers. The agreement provides TPP participants with the ability to enter into arrangements with each other on the rates and conditions for wholesale international mobile roaming services. This is going to deliver great benefits for both Australian businesses and consumers.