Terms of Reference

The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth shall inquire into and report on the understanding and utilisation of benefits available to Australian industry and communities from trade, including under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) entered into by the Australian Government:

    a) What level of understanding is present of the social and economic benefits provided by FTAs;

    b) The uptake of economic benefits to Australian businesses created by FTAs across Australia;

    c) To what extent regional, diaspora and First Nations communities take advantage of trade opportunities including the benefits created by FTAs;

    d) What difficulties are faced by Australian businesses, workers and communities in accessing the benefits created by FTAs, including non-tariff trade barriers;

    e) How the Australian Government monitors and measures utilisation of FTAs;

    f) How the Australian Government works with stakeholders, including States and Territories Governments, to promote trade including the benefits created by FTAs.

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About this inquiry

On 15 May 2024, following a referral from Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth resolved to inquire into and report on the understanding and utilisation of benefits available to Australian industry and communities under Free Trade Agreements.

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