West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has claimed that Australia’s foreign investment rules discriminate against China and should be changed.
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Toyota makes two-millionth locally built car for domestic market
Toyota Australia has posted a manufacturing milestone with the production and sale of its two-millionth locally built car for the domestic market.
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Public pessimistic about manufacturing’s future: report
A recent survey has found that two thirds of Australians believe the manufacturing sector cannot compete on the world stage.
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Tony Abbott hopeful of free trade deal with US before end of year
Prime Minister Tony Abbott met the US secretary of state at APEC and stated that he hoped Australia and the US would be able to secure a free trade deal this year.
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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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Coalition wants trade pacts with China, Japan and Korea
The federal government is aiming to secure free trade agreements (FTA) with China, South Korea, and Japan within its first term of government.
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“Lost jobs and threatened industries” from free trade agreements: AMWU
The AMWU has said that free trade talks reportedly underway in Washington between Australia and 11 other countries should be handled with caution.
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