House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Publication of report pursuant to Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
06 June 2022 · Department for International Trade
Proposed by Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Berwick-upon-Tweed
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government has published a report pursuant to Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
- The report confirms the agreement aligns with UK statutory protections in environmental, animal welfare, and food safety standards
- The text of the UK-Australia FTA was published on December 16, 2022, for further scrutiny
Issue summary
The Government has published a report pursuant to Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement, ensuring scrutiny before formal ratification under CRaG.
Action requested
The report, informed by independent advice from relevant agencies, confirms the agreement's alignment with UK statutory protections in environmental, animal welfare, and food safety standards. The text of the UK-Australia FTA was published on December 16, 2022, for further scrutiny.
Key facts
- Report required under Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020.
- Independent advice from Trade and Agriculture Commission, Food Standards Agency, and Food Standards Scotland.
- UK-Australia FTA text published on December 16th, 2022.