Free Trade Agreements
Free Trade Agreements are undertaken to increase trade and investment opportunities for goods and services between nations who are members of the World Trade Organisation.
Free Trade Agreements are the responsibility of the Australian Government, however each State Government plays an important role in representing their industry interests during the negotiation phase.
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Agreements in place
Australia has Free Trade Agreements with:
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Thailand
- United States of America.
Free Trade Agreement negotiations or discussions are continuing with:
- Australia/New Zealand-ASEAN
- Chile
- China
- Gulf Cooperation Council
- Japan
- Malaysia.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides detailed information on Free Trade Agreements including regular updates on Australia’s existing and proposed Free Trade Agreements, an insight into Australia’s approach to negotiations and an outline of the World Trade Organisation’s involvement.
For information about the Department of Industry and Resource's involvement in Western Australia's Free Trade Agreements please contact Mike Beach, contact details are located on the right of the page.
