UK FTA offers Australia political not economic boost

The free trade agreement (FTA) initialled last month is likely to prove more important politically than economically

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  • Political rather than economic benefits
  • Australian gains
  • Services sector
  • Increased investment
  • Closer research collaboration
  • Final details may prove contentious
  • Farm standards

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