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Dominic Giannini

Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights

Don Farrell says the free-trade deal with the UAE is "a very good deal for Australia". (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians are set to benefit from cheaper jewellery and perfumes while farmers will save on taxes under a free-trade deal, but concerns are being raised about working conditions.

Farmers, including beef and sheep producers, will save about $50 million a year on their exports under a free-trade agreement between Australia and the United Arab Emirates, Trade Minister Don Farrell says.

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