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Australia-EU free trade deal faces Coalition approval deadline

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC · How we work

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Trade Minister Don Farrell warned the Coalition must approve the Australia-EU free trade deal after ten years of negotiations.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull urged the Liberal Party to support the agreement.
The deal is projected to add $10 billion to Australia’s economy each year.
It would give EU markets greater access to Australian beef, sheep, fruit, vegetables and seafood.

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Trade Minister Don Farrell warned the Coalition must approve the Australia-EU free trade deal after ten years of negotiations.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull urged the Liberal Party to support the agreement.
The deal is projected to add $10 billion to Australia’s economy each year.
It would give EU markets greater access to Australian beef, sheep, fruit, vegetables and seafood.