“Our free trade agreement delivered after eight years… 27 new European markets… trade that will be 98% tariff-free, $450 million who want our Australian goods”

Australian Parliament: House of Representatives · Question Time | 14th October 2026

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Negotiated an EU-Australia free trade agreement after eight years, delivering 98% tariff-free access for Australian exports to 27 European markets

98% tariff-free, 27 markets, $450 million demand for Australian goods, $33 trillion EU economy, 450 million people

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