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See the many ways #AUKFTA benefits 🇦🇺 businesses, industries, farmers, artists and Aussie consumers. @AusHCUK @VickiTreadell @Austrade @dfat @AusUKChamber @BCAcomau
Australia is ready to shine at World Expo 2025 Osaka. Our pavilion, themed “Chasing the Sun,” showcases the very best of Australia, opening doors to new economic and cultural opportunities. We’re proud to join nations around the world in shaping a shared future. #Expo2025
Celebrating 22 years of the Australia–Singapore Free Trade Agreement. This partnership has driven growth, and deepened ties with our largest Southeast Asian trading partner. Trade drives prosperity—supporting jobs, innovation, and stronger communities across our region. Learn…



Australian exporters navigating US tariff changes are invited to attend a virtual update with Australia's Ambassador to the United States, HE the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC @AmboRudd. 🌏 Register now: austrade.eventsair.com/navigating-us-… 📅 Wednesday, 23 July 2025 ⏰ 8:30am – 9:15am AEST
Trade drives Australian jobs and prosperity. This week’s Peak Bodies Consultations brought together industry representatives and officials from across the country. Together, we’re overcoming challenges and securing future trade opportunities for the benefit of all Australians.
CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) officials met in Brisbane this week for talks on further boosting and simplifying trade between members. Australia is proud to be CPTPP Chair in 2025 and leading this work program. #AustraliaCPTPPChair…


As 2025 CPTPP Chair, Australia has welcomed CPTPP officials to Brisbane this week. Under the theme Delivering Sustainable Trade and Resilient Growth, discussions will focus on boosting trade, streamlining processes, and promoting inclusive, sustainable outcomes for all members.…

CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Ministers and representatives met today for talks on further boosting trade between members. Australia is proud to be CPTPP Chair in 2025 and leading this work program. #DFAT #FTAs #CPTPP…

Know an outstanding First Nation-owned exporting business? Join @Austrade ’s application workshop this Thursday, 15 May 2025, to learn more about applying for the First Nations Exporter Award at the 2025 Australian #ExportAwards.🌏🏆 Register now!: ow.ly/Ahpb50VQGRC
Starting today, the AANZFTA Upgrade makes it easier for Aus businesses to trade with Southeast Asia, including via simpler rules and document requirements, and enhances opportunities for small businesses. Learn about Making use of AANZFTA➡️ dfat.gov.au/trade/agreemen…

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at DFAT? Hussein, a 2023 grad, found that his intersectional background has been a major strength. DFAT’s 2026 Grad Program Campaign was launched on the week of Monday 31st of March. More on DFAT's 2026 program, or to apply:…
Australian exporters and businesses are invited to a briefing on US tariff changes on Wednesday 9 April at 11:00am AEST. Representatives from DFAT, Austrade, and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will provide an update and respond to questions.
Applications close on 24 March for $1.75 million in grants for 🇦🇺 industry to feed insights to the Australian Government on upgrading and modernising our free trade agreements in Southeast Asia. Two-way trade with Southeast Asia reached $183.4 billion in 2023.➡️…

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Does your business operate in Argentina, Pakistan, or Türkiye? If so, we want to hear from you. DFAT is reforming key Bilateral Investment Treaties to modernise Australia’s investment agreements with these countries and protect our right to regulate.
Applications for $1.75 million in grants close on 24 March. Grants will help 🇦🇺 industry feed insights to the Australian Govt on upgrading and modernising our Southeast Asian free trade agreements. Two-way trade with Southeast Asia reached $183.4 billion in 2023. ➡️…

Australia marks its 2025 #CPTPP Chair year with senior officials talks on how to boost trade, make it easier to trade and spread the benefits of trade. Proud to be working with #CPTPP partners to ensure this gold standard, modern and global trade agreement continues to deliver…

The review of FTAs in #SoutheastAsia to identify upgrade opportunities and ensure they continue to deliver for 🇦🇺 businesses is underway. Industry can access the $1.75m grant program to feed insights to the Australian Govt. We want to hear from you! ➡️ dfat.gov.au/news/media-rel…

Today we celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Australia-Chile FTA, our first with a Latin American country. It was a launchpad for Australian businesses into the region & commenced a new wave of Australia-Latin America partnership. ➡️ dfat.gov.au/trade/agreemen…
