The expanded agreement will give more opportunities for businesses from both nations to lift their skills and expertise and make stronger intercultural connections.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia was keen to conclude the trade agreement but would not sign a deal that wasn’t in Australia’s interests.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade analysed the impact of the free trade agreement with the United Kingdom but did not raise concerns over its climate ambition.
The landmark free trade deal includes giving UK firms guaranteed access to bid for an additional $18 billion worth of Australian public sector contracts each year.
