Southeast Asia Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Modernisation Review
Policies, Publications & Submissions - December 19, 2025
Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions
Summary
The ACTU supports fair trade as a vehicle for economic growth, job creation, tackling inequality and raising living standards. The most important objective of trade policy should be to deliver benefits to workers, the community and the economy by increasing opportunities for local businesses, creating quality local jobs, and protecting public services. The benefits of trade must be shared among our community and promote equitable development abroad.
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