Australia joins major trade agreement on government procurement

Australia has been accepted to join the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) overnight, ensuring Australian businesses can compete for government contracts in more markets around the world. After three years of negotiations, GPA parties unanimously agreed to Australia’s final offer to accede to the agreement, which will give Australian businesses the opportunity…

Doorstop interview, Canberra

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Canberra Topics: Indonesia; Nats leadership 18/10/2018 7:30AM          Reporter: In terms of moving the Australian Embassy from Jerusalem. How will that impact trade deals and TPP?   Simon Birmingham:     Well it shouldn’t have any effect or bearing in that regard. We’ve seen very positive comments from, for example,…