Free trade agreements
Australia’s network of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) span the Indo-Pacific and offer competitive advantages for Australia-based companies doing business with key world markets. These agreements enhance Victoria’s appeal as a strategic base for companies seeking to expand and do business in the region.
Negotiated by the federal government, these FTA’s simplify market access, lower trade barriers and foster international collaboration – providing your business with greater opportunities to enter and succeed in global markets.
Explore how these agreements can benefit your business and take advantage of the global opportunities available to Victorian enterprises.
Free Trade Agreements (FTA’s)
Australia has 18 agreements, with over 20 countries, and is seeking to negotiate and implement more.
- ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
- Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement (ACl-FTA)
- Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)
- Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA)
- Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA)
- Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA)
- Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (A-HKFTA)
- China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA)
- Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA)
- Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA)
- Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA)
- Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus
- Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA)
- Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP)
- Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA)
- Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA)
FTA's not yet in force
FTA's under negotiation
- Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement
- Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
FTA's under consideration
Other agreements
- Singapore-Australia Digital Economy Agreement (DEA)
- Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement
- Australia-UK Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
- UK and Australia Space Bridge Framework Arrangement
- United Kingdom Space Agency MoU
- UK-Australia Fintech Bridge
- Australia also has double taxation agreements with Chile and Argentina, which facilitate trade and investment across jurisdictions.
Useful tools
Find out what tariffs, and taxes apply when exporting your goods.
- Free Trade Agreement Portal provided by DEFAT
- Tariff finder tool provided by Austrade
Need assistance? We are here to help
We can help you understand how FTA preferences can support you to export.
Also visit Global Victoria for useful information on exporting from Victoria.
