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Australasia news from UK Parliament.
Lords passes Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill at third reading
Members discuss passage of bill through the House as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
21 March 2023
MPs warn Government against overselling benefits of Australia trade deal
The International Trade Committee publishes its verdict on the UK’s trade deal with Australia
06 July 2022
International Trade Committee statement on Secretary of State session cancellation
Committee issues statement on Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP pulling out of evidence session on the UK's agreement with Australia
30 June 2022
Committee calls on Government to delay ratification of Australia deal
The International Trade Committee publishes the first of two reports on the deal
29 June 2022
All new trade deals must protect ‘core standards’, MPs say
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has published a report on the Australia Free Trade Agreement
17 June 2022
Impact of UK-New Zealand trade deal on agriculture and food examined
The International Trade Committee examines the overall impact of the free trade agreement on UK agriculture
23 May 2022
Experts and businesses questioned on UK-New Zealand trade deal
International Trade Committee examines the impact for the UK’s services and manufacturing sectors
17 May 2022
UK-Australia trade deal: Outlook for UK farming, food and drink examined
International Trade Committee hears from the Trade and Agriculture Commission and representatives from the UK agriculture, food and drink sectors
25 April 2022
Government economists and experts questioned on Australia and New Zealand trade deals
International Trade Committee examines the impact assessments for the Australia and New Zealand trade deals
21 March 2022
UK-New Zealand trade negotiations inquiry reopened by Lords committee
Following the publication of the text of the signed UK-New Zealand trade agreement, the House of Lords International Agreements Committee has reopened its inquiry into the negotiations.
15 March 2022
Animal welfare under the microscope as MPs scrutinise Australia trade deal
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee explores the impacts of the UK-Australia free trade agreement
03 March 2022
Australia deal’s impacts on environment and level playing field scrutinised
International Trade Committee examines the environmental, labour, gender and development impacts
01 March 2022
International Trade Committee to scrutinise New Zealand deal
The Committee has put out a call for evidence for the new inquiry.
01 March 2022
International Trade Committee explores impact of Australia deal on UK manufacturers and services
MPs may also use the session to consider the impact of temporary freedom of movement
07 February 2022
MPs examine impact of free trade deals on Northern Ireland food and farming
The Committee will hear from representatives of the food and agriculture sector in Northern Ireland.
24 January 2022