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Australia and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement on March 24, 2026, ending nearly eight years of negotiations that began in July 2018. The deal was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra.

Australia and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement on March 24, 2026, ending nearly eight years of negotiations that began in July 2018. The deal was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra.

Negotiations for the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement spanned eight years, with the 15th and final formal negotiating round held in April 2023, followed by technical and political discussions leading to the deal's conclusion.

Negotiations for the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement spanned eight years, with the 15th and final formal negotiating round held in April 2023, followed by technical and political discussions leading to the deal's conclusion.

The agreement will eliminate tariffs on 98% of the current value of Australia's exports to the EU, including wine, nuts, fruit, vegetables and seafood. Australian beef producers will gain access of up to 35,000 tonnes per year, a nearly 700% increase on current exports.

The agreement will eliminate tariffs on 98% of the current value of Australia's exports to the EU, including wine, nuts, fruit, vegetables and seafood. Australian beef producers will gain access of up to 35,000 tonnes per year, a nearly 700% increase on current exports.

EU exports to Australia are projected to grow by up to 33% over the next decade, with annual export value reaching up to €17.7 billion. Key sectors expected to benefit include dairy, up 48%, motor vehicles, up 52%, and chemicals, up 20%.

EU exports to Australia are projected to grow by up to 33% over the next decade, with annual export value reaching up to €17.7 billion. Key sectors expected to benefit include dairy, up 48%, motor vehicles, up 52%, and chemicals, up 20%.

Australia and the EU also signed a Security and Defence Partnership, which took effect March 18, 2026. The pact covers defence industry cooperation, cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, hybrid threats and the establishment of a new space security dialogue.

Australia and the EU also signed a Security and Defence Partnership, which took effect March 18, 2026. The pact covers defence industry cooperation, cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, hybrid threats and the establishment of a new space security dialogue.

Australia's opposition trade spokesman Matt Canavan called the FTA "the worst trade deal ever," citing criticism from farming groups over red meat quotas. Sugar industry body Canegrowers described the outcome as "horrendous" for cane growers.

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Australia's opposition trade spokesman Matt Canavan called the FTA "the worst trade deal ever," citing criticism from farming groups over red meat quotas. Sugar industry body Canegrowers described the outcome as "horrendous" for cane growers.

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The EU and Australia concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) on Tuesday, ending eight years of negotiations. The deal will eliminate more than 99% of tariffs on EU goods exports to Australia and 98% of Australian exports to the EU.

The EU and Australia concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) on Tuesday, ending eight years of negotiations. The deal will eliminate more than 99% of tariffs on EU goods exports to Australia and 98% of Australian exports to the EU.

EU exports to Australia are projected to grow by up to 33% over the next decade, with key sectors including dairy (up to 48%), motor vehicles (52%) and chemicals (20%). EU investment into Australia has the potential to grow by over 87%.

EU exports to Australia are projected to grow by up to 33% over the next decade, with key sectors including dairy (up to 48%), motor vehicles (52%) and chemicals (20%). EU investment into Australia has the potential to grow by over 87%.

The agreement grants Australian beef producers access of 35,000 tonnes per year to the EU market, while sheep meat producers will be able to export nearly 31,000 tonnes annually. Australia's opposition trade spokesman Matt Canavan called it "the worst trade deal ever."

The agreement grants Australian beef producers access of 35,000 tonnes per year to the EU market, while sheep meat producers will be able to export nearly 31,000 tonnes annually. Australia's opposition trade spokesman Matt Canavan called it "the worst trade deal ever."

The deal includes binding commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement and core labor standards, with all sustainability commitments enforceable via the agreement's general dispute settlement mechanism. It also liberalizes trade in green goods and services such as renewable energy products.

The deal includes binding commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement and core labor standards, with all sustainability commitments enforceable via the agreement's general dispute settlement mechanism. It also liberalizes trade in green goods and services such as renewable energy products.

Australia and the EU also signed a Security and Defence Partnership, covering cooperation on cyber security, counter-terrorism, maritime security and countering hybrid threats. The pact was signed by Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Foreign Minister Penny Wong and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.

Australia and the EU also signed a Security and Defence Partnership, covering cooperation on cyber security, counter-terrorism, maritime security and countering hybrid threats. The pact was signed by Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Foreign Minister Penny Wong and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.

The EU-Australia FTA follows recently concluded deals with Indonesia and India, expanding the EU's trade network in the Indo-Pacific. The EU is Australia's third largest trading partner, and Australia has a GDP of €1.7 trillion, making it the 14th largest economy in the world.

The EU-Australia FTA follows recently concluded deals with Indonesia and India, expanding the EU's trade network in the Indo-Pacific. The EU is Australia's third largest trading partner, and Australia has a GDP of €1.7 trillion, making it the 14th largest economy in the world.

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