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Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

Written by Hazel Moir, Honorary Associate Professor; economics of patents, geographical indications and other "IP"; trade treaties, Australian National University

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Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, today Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and EU President Ursula von der Leyen signed an agreement in Canberra.

Von der Leyen said the deal would remove nearly all tariffs and add about A$8 billion to Australia’s economy a year. She...

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Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

How Headless CMS Prepares Businesses for Emerging Digital Channels

Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work?

Brennan completes CBR Cyber integration as demand for onshore, SOC services soars

Tinkering with the capital gains tax discount isn’t enough. Here’s why it needs to go

How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia

Why Native Title rulings need a system to value cultural loss

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why a possible $1 billion bill for Coles and Woolworths has put a common employment clause in the spotlight

Prepare to hear about an ‘official recession’. Unofficially, we’ve been in one for some time

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Why the SME is now the primary engine of global cybercrime

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