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Australia closer to a free trade pact with EU but minister warns there won’t be a deal ‘for the sake of it’

Negotiators make progress in Canberra but thorny issue of geographical indicators is believed to remain a sticking point

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023

Swedish queen-in-waiting spearheads Aussie trade talks

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and husband Prince Daniel are making an official visit to Australia, with stops in Canberra and Sydney.

AAP · Feb 12, 2023

‘Next phase’: Australian coal arrives in China, sparking optimism about trade revival

Optimism is building that a spate of trade sanctions imposed on Australian exports by China will be lifted in coming months.

The New Daily · Feb 9, 2023

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China-Australia lobster trade ban could be set to lift - ABC

Australia's A$750 million ($521.78 million) lobster trade with China could be on the verge of restarting after more than two years of unofficial bans, state broadcaster ABC reported on Thursday, citing a licence application that was not rejected immediately.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

Australia's live rock lobster trade with China hoped to restart

Lobster exporters are trying to resuscitate a lucrative trade deal with China after it ground to a halt in late 2020.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism

Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Australian coal shipment to arrive at Chinese port as unofficial import ban ends

The resumption of trade marks an improvement in relations and comes a day after Australia-China ministerial talks

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2023

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Australia, New Zealand talk up their relationships with China

Australia and New Zealand talked up their relationships with China at a joint prime ministerial news conference on Tuesday in the latest sign of strengthening ties with their biggest trading partner.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

China willing to restart trade exchange mechanism with Australia after talks

China's commerce minister Wang Wentao said talks held on Monday with Australian counterpart Don Farrell were a key step toward bringing bilateral economic and trade ties back on track, with relations improving after being strained in recent years.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

China-Australia trade ministers hold 1st meeting since 2019

Australian and Chinese trade ministers are holding their first bilateral meeting since 2019 as Australia urges China to lift barriers that are costing exporters $14 billion a year

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Beijing invites trade minister to China, says it won't back down on 'principled' issues

China's Wang Wentao and Trade Minister Don Farrell could soon meet face-to-face, but both sides are playing down hopes of a swift end to thorny trade issues.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

Australia trade minister says to travel to Beijing to meet counterpart

Australia trade minister Don Farrell said on Monday he had agreed to an in-person meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Beijing in the near future.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Australian and Chinese trade ministers meet for first time in three years

Don Farrell will fly to Beijing in the ‘near future’ amid a thawing of diplomatic relations with Australia’s largest trading partner

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

Australia urges calm over Chinese 'weather' balloon

Foreign Minister Penny Wong insists a diplomatic clash between the US and China over a suspected spy balloon won't derail upcoming talks involving Australia.

AAP · Feb 5, 2023

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The New Daily · Feb 2, 2023

Australia ‘walking a tightrope’ as trade talks with China resume

Australia is set to hold its first trade talks with China in years, but experts warn there’s no guarantee of a fairytale ending.

AAP · Jan 31, 2023

'Encouraging signs' for Australia, China trade row

Australia and China's trade ministers are preparing for a virtual meeting as Canberra continues to pressure Beijing into dropping trade sanctions.

AAP · Jan 31, 2023

Australia and China prepare to reset trade relationship

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet virtually with his Chinese counterpart to discuss the $20 billion sanctions on Australian products.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023

Australian trade minister to meet Chinese counterpart next week as relationship thaws

A long-awaited meeting between Australia and China's top trade officials will take place next week. For the rock lobster industry, a lift on trade bans can't come soon enough

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Reuters · Jan 19, 2023

Senior Australian official asks China to remove trade impediments

Australia's Assistant Minister for Trade Tim Ayres called for the removal of China's "trade impediments" on Australian exports in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, his office said.

AAP · Dec 28, 2022

Positive sign for China trade relationship

Trade Minister Don Farrell says there are positive signs in the Australia-China trade relationship and he's keen to meet with his counterpart for talks.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2022

Australia seeks direct resolution of trade dispute with China before WTO ruling

As Penny Wong heads to Beijing for the first such visit in four years, trade minister says he is confident economic issues can be resolved

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2022

‘Great migrant nation’: bid to protect Australian prosecco and feta from EU bans

Trade minister Don Farrell says many producers took their food and culture to Australia from Europe and have the right to use traditional terms

AAP · Dec 1, 2022

Workplace rule changes become law

The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

India free trade gets new year green light

The Australia-India free trade agreement has got the thumbs up from India, clearing the way for the removal of taxes on 90 per cent of Australian goods exports.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022

Monique Ryan and Greens renew push to lower Australia’s voting age to 16

Independent MP proposes to make voting mandatory for young people aged 16 and 17, but with no fines

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