Senate debates Questions without Notice

Trade with the United Kingdom


Don Farrell

Don Farrell SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism

2:53 pm

I thank Senator Walsh again for her question. A free trade agreement with the United Kingdom will provide significant opportunities for all Australians. The United Kingdom is Australia's fifth-largest trading partner. The deal removes tariffs on over 99 per cent of Australian goods exported to the United Kingdom, valued at about $9.2 billion. This outcome provides significant commercial opportunities for our farmers, our food producers, including for beef, sheepmeat, wine, dairy, rice and sugar exports. The agreement will provide a level playing field for Australian services suppliers—

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