30 Oct 2017

Free trade deal with European Union given head start

From Morning Report, 7:52 am on 30 October 2017

A trade deal with the European Union has been given another boost, and it could have big benefits for exporters. The European Parliament has voted to fast-track a free trade deal with Australia and New Zealand. Official negotiations are yet to get under way, but the government has been sent information about the upcoming talks to begin scrutinising the process. Stephen Jacobi is the executive director of the International Business Forum, and joins us with the details.