James Skinner
James is the Founder & Chief Executive of
CANZUK International in Vancouver, Canada
Australia and the United Kingdom’s comprehensive trade agreement is expected to come into force in 2023.
It has been hailed as a ground-breaking and first-of-its kind deal that will create new opportunities for businesses, consumers and citizens who wish to live and work in either country.
Just two weeks ago, the Australian parliament ratified the long-awaited trade deal, confirming that changes to visa legislation will be made within the next two years allowing easier access for Australian and British citizens to live and work in each others’ countries.
However, while the new Free Trade Agreement has made great strides in progressing mobility arrangements between the two nations, there is more work to be done. For example, travel visas and work permits under the arrangement are still subject to age restrictions and time limitations, which prevent the full benefits of reciprocal free movement from being realized.
Therefore, CANZUK International is calling on Australian and British residents to use our online contact form and get in touch with the Australian and British International Trade Ministers. The online form includes a pre-drafted email emphasizing the need for freer movement between the two nations under the Free Trade Agreement, and the eventual inclusion of Canada and New Zealand under a broader CANZUK arrangement.
Residents from Australia and the United Kingdom can access the form and pre-drafted template by clicking here.
CANZUK International looks forward to the ratification of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement in both countries, and will continue to work with relevant ministries to promote further legislation supportive of freer movement between Australia and the United Kingdom.
Just two weeks ago, the Australian parliament ratified the long-awaited trade deal, confirming that changes to visa legislation will be made within the next two years allowing easier access for Australian and British citizens to live and work in each others’ countries.
However, while the new Free Trade Agreement has made great strides in progressing mobility arrangements between the two nations, there is more work to be done. For example, travel visas and work permits under the arrangement are still subject to age restrictions and time limitations, which prevent the full benefits of reciprocal free movement from being realized.
Therefore, CANZUK International is calling on Australian and British residents to use our online contact form and get in touch with the Australian and British International Trade Ministers. The online form includes a pre-drafted email emphasizing the need for freer movement between the two nations under the Free Trade Agreement, and the eventual inclusion of Canada and New Zealand under a broader CANZUK arrangement.
Residents from Australia and the United Kingdom can access the form and pre-drafted template by clicking here.
CANZUK International looks forward to the ratification of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement in both countries, and will continue to work with relevant ministries to promote further legislation supportive of freer movement between Australia and the United Kingdom.
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