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Dominic Giannini

Export boost near after UK trade pact clears hurdle

British legislation to bring the Australia-UK trade agreement into effect has received royal assent. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The free trade pact between Australia and Britain set to cut taxes on a range of goods has cleared a major hurdle.

UK legislation to bring the agreement into effect has received royal assent, paving the way for the British and Scottish parliaments to implement the final piece of legislation needed to complete the process.

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