The FTA with China has been under negotiation for 10 years.
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Survey shows concern from industry around China FTA
There is some concern among local manufacturers about a Free Trade Agreement with China, which could be signed at the G20 meeting next month.
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Defence minister requests help from Japanese on submarines
Defence minister David Johnston has met with Japan’s defence minister, formally requesting the country’s cooperation in a deal on submarine technology.
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Korean free trade deal would be a boon for beef industry: government
Parliamentary hearings continued this week into the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA).
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Anti-Dumping Commission approves tariff on imported tomatoes
The Anti-Dumping Commissioner has decided to enforce a nine percent tariff on imported tinned tomatoes, despite the Productivity Commission rejected an application for safeguards just weeks ago.
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AMWU says rush to FTA could cost Australian jobs
The AMWU has again spoken out against current free trade agreement negotiations, with national president Andrew Dettmer saying that setting deadlines put Australia in a position of weakness and saying a “comprehensive analysis” was essential before any FTA was signed.
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Aurora offshore contract criticised
The AMWU is concerned that a Launceston company has been overlooked by Aurora Energy to provide concrete power poles.
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NZ Lens maker in danger after contract vetoed by government agency
Wellington, New Zealand-based telescope lens maker KiwiStar’s future might be in danger after a contract with the Australian Astronomical Observatory was axed by Callaghan Innovation, the country’s innovation body.
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Unions, Ai Group applaud Anti-Dumping Commission announcement
Prime minister Julia Gillard has announced that legislation for an Anti-Dumping Commission would be introduced to parliament next year.
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Gillard to announce Anti-Dumping regime
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will today announce an Anti-Dumping Commission.
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Manufacturing contraction lightens in June
The rate of manufacturing deflation eased in June, with four sectors experiencing growth, according to official statistics.
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Carbon tax, imports blamed for lowest manufacturing activity in 9 months
In worrying news for Australian manufacturers, industry activity dropped again during May, reaching its lowest level in nine months, according to an Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) report.
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