Trade plays a vital role in Australia’s economy and everyday life. This blog explores free trade agreements (FTAs) — what they are, how they promote trade, and why they’re often used instead of the WTO. It also outlines Australia’s existing FTAs, the different types, and what to expect from future agreements.
This article explains how international trade and investment give Australians access to goods, services, capital, and ideas that drive innovation, support jobs, and strengthen economic resilience.
This article explores the everyday impact of international trade and investment - from the clothes you wear, to the music you listen to, the car you drive, the phone you use, and the food you eat.
Series
The ACITI Realising Paperless Trade series examines what Australia could do to both improve, and make more secure, how goods cross our borders. The series includes 12 webinars on a range of topics that explore different aspects of the systems underpinning goods trade.