CANZUK International
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Donate
  • Store
August 31, 2020

UK Government Confirms Free Movement & Trade Ambitions With Australia

UK Government Confirms Free Movement & Trade Ambitions With Australia
August 31, 2020
James Skinner

James Skinner

James is the Founder & Chief Executive of
CANZUK International in Vancouver, Canada

As the UK and Australia continue post-Brexit trade talks, the British government has confirmed its ambitions for a deal that will include the abolition of tariffs and free movement of people.
The UK’s International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, will tell MPs later this week that the government is intensifying talks with Australia to finalize a comprehensive trade deal.

The “gold standard” trade deal will wipe out tariffs on numerous products and services between the two countries, including food and drink, financial services, telecommunications, vehicles and technology.

The government has also confirmed that the second round of talks, set to begin this month, will include provisions for the free movement of people and professionals between Australia and the UK.

A Whitehall source on Saturday night said both sides were optimistic a deal can be struck before the end of the year, with the UK also hoping to conclude a deal with New Zealand and Japan in the same time frame.

“We want a gold standard deal with Australia that pushes new frontiers in trade and delivers for the whole country,” said Truss. “Together with our great friend Australia, we will stand up for rules-based free trade and help advance it globally.”

The announcement comes days after pro-CANZUK former Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, was appointed as the UK’s new Board of Trade President to secure post-Brexit trade deals around the world.

“I hope that we can very swiftly do a free trade deal with a post-Brexit Britain, and frankly, it ought to be a one-page free trade deal,” he said via live video-link in July. “There should be free movement of people, for work not welfare…a lot of great Britons were born in Australia and a lot of great Australians were born in Britain, and long may that continue to be the case.”

CANZUK International welcomes the UK government’s announcement and will continue to work with British MPs and ensure that free movement and trade with Canada, Australia and New Zealand are priority objectives with any post-Brexit deals.

Share this:

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Email

See also:

UK Border CANZUK

UK Mobility Visa Expanded For Canadians And Australians

UK Australia Flags CANZUK

New Visa Pilot Under Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement Announced

New Zealand Passport CANZUK Black

UK & New Zealand Expand Youth Mobility Visas

 

Get Involved

 

Latest News

UK Looking To Expand Visas For Australian & New Zealand NationalsSeptember 26, 2023
CANZUK’s Digital Synergy: Leading the Tech RevolutionSeptember 25, 2023
New Visa Pilot Under Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement AnnouncedSeptember 21, 2023
 

Latest News

UK Looking To Expand Visas For Australian & New Zealand NationalsSeptember 26, 2023
CANZUK’s Digital Synergy: Leading the Tech RevolutionSeptember 25, 2023
New Visa Pilot Under Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement AnnouncedSeptember 21, 2023

Information

Research & Publications

About Us

Careers

Legal

Privacy Policy

Fundraising Policy

 

CANZUK™ is a registered trademark of CANZUK International

Get in touch

General enquiries:
admin@canzukinternational.com

Media requests:
media@canzukinternational.com
Copyright © CANZUK International 2023 | All rights reserved
Looking For CANZUK News, Events & More?

Get updates delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign Up