ABIE Network contributes Australia-EU FTA submission to DFAT

Published on 08.09.2021 by German Australian Business Council e.V.

The purpose of this submission is to share supplementary empirical input and relevant experiences from the members of a number of business associations operating between Australia and Europe, and Australia and various EU Member States.

ABIE Network contributes Australia-EU FTA submission to DFAT

The German Australian Business Council recently prepared a submission on behalf of the ABIE network to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.

To read the submission, please click on the following link: ABIE FTA Final Submission August 2021 - GERMAN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL (gabc.eu)

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