Brexit, FTA & Bilateral Research

FTA Case Study

Prospective Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement

The UK and Australian governments have committed to ensure an expeditious transition to FTA negotiations when the UK has left the European Union (EU). EU rules provide that the UK may not commence FTA negotiations with third-country parties until after Brexit. 

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is now welcoming submissions from interested individuals and groups on the potential opportunities and impacts of a future Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom (UK). We encourage you to send your submissions and other ideas to the Chamber. We will include these in our submission to DFAT. Email these to: policy@britishchamber.com

 > Prospective Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement

UK Cross-Border Trade in Services with Australia

An analysis of market access for financial services firms by the City of London. 

Against the backdrop of the UK pursuing an independent trade policy, there is enhanced focus on the UK-Australia trading relationship .This report identifies policy areas where joint focus, either through free trade agreement negotiations or other trade tools such as mutual recognition agreements and regulatory dialogue, could address some common goals.

The report does so by seeking to understand the implications for UK based firms of the recent changes to the Australian licensing regime for foreign financial services providers. It also analyses the experiences of UK based firms doing business, or seeking to do business in Australia, in the fields of asset management, banking and payments. Finally, the report addresses some cross-cutting issues that have arisen out of our interviews and which affect firms across a range of sectors.

> UK Cross-Border Trade in Services with Australia - July 2020

UK-Australia Mutual Recognition Agreement

The UK-Australia MRA contains the conditions under which each country will accept conformity assessment results from the other. It maintains the effects of the EU-Australia agreement in a bilateral context.

 > UK-Australia Mutual Recognition Agreement

Australian British Chamber of Commerce Horizon Scanning Workshops Report

Between March and December 2018, the Australian British Chamber of Commerce delivered on behalf of the British High Commission four workshops to discuss opportunities among the British Australian business community for closer trade and investment between Australia and the UK.

The workshops were held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

In part, discussion at the workshops focused on what may be made possible through an eventual Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom, after the UK leaves the European Union. 

 > Horizon Scanning Workshops - December 2018

Austrade, UK Department for International Trade, Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce and Australian British Chamber of Commerce Investment Report

This report shines a spotlight on the strength of the bilateral investment relationship between Australia and the UK. The $800 billion invested by companies across sectors such as defence, education, technology and finance is driving economic growth and prosperity and as Australia and the UK look towards a future tradng relationship, provides the best possible basis for a comprehensive and ambitious bilateral free trade agreement.

 > Strong Ties Growing Stronger 

City of London, International Investment Services and Australian British Chamber of Commerce Investment Reports

Commissioned by the City of London Corporation and produced by International Investment Service, this research forms part of the City’s ongoing programme of engagement and collaboration with Australia and New Zealand. This programme hopes to boost the UK’s trading and investment relationship with these two nations by highlighting the existing and future opportunities for UK financial and professional services companies in sectors such as FinTech, cyber security and asset management.

 > From Strength to Strength - February 2018

 > Building a Bridge - July 2018

JOIN THE CHAMBER

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of the Chamber's programme of work in the FTA negotiations, become a Member today. 

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How the Chamber will Play Its Role

The Chamber will deliver a range of activities and programme to ensure that your voice is heard during the negotiations through the following:

  1. Provide advice to both countries negotiating teams
  2. Have access for Members to the Chief Negotiators from both sides
  3. Have access to Ministers from both countries
  4. Produce an initial submission that will frame the key issues for our Members
  5. Host events to develop and evolve the depth of understanding of the requirements of industry
  6. Produce research and reports in certain areas where further detail is required
  7. Produce a final submission to address areas raised throughout the consultation and negotiation
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  • Advertise in the Quarterly Magazine
  • Connectivity to the Chamber's vast network of over 25,000 individuals representing over 7,000 business, government and not-for-profit organisations

** This is not applicable if you are an Individual Member from a large corporation, only Individual sole traders.

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  • Member rates to all events nationally
  • Access to the Member to Member Benefits programme
  • Promote your services through the Member Benefits programme
  • List your company and logo on the business directory
  • Opporunity to provide content for the monthly Newsletters
  • Advertise in the Quarterly Magazine
  • Opportunity to feature in the 'Member News' section of the quarterly magazine
  • Publish articles on the Chamber website 
  • Publish content on the Chamber's social media pages - 2 posts per annum
  • Member to Member introductions - 5 requests per year
  • Connectivity with the Chamber's vast network of over 25,000 individuals representing over 7,000 business, government and not-for-profit organisations
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A corporation, business or firm with operations in more than one location across Australia.
  • Unlimited Members
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    Premium benefits:

  • Complimentary invitations to private Boardroom lunches
  • Opportunity for your CEO or equivalent to sit at the head table at Business breakfasts and lunches
  • Invitations to exclusive pre-event reception with event speaker at major events
  • Priority access to Event Sponsorship and opportunities
  • Opportunity to host events
  • Opportunity to contribute through thought leadership and editorial in our quarterly magazine
  • The Chamber will work closely with your team to foster relationships with your target organisations - up to 20 per annum
  • Dedicated ABCC account representative
  • Advertise in the monthly newsletter - 1 per annum
  • Additional opportunity to promote your business on the Chamber's social media pages - 5 per annum