Scott Morrison must stand up for Australian exporters in the wake of China’s decision to impose debilitating tariffs on Australian wine from tomorrow.

Labor will carefully consider the details of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

The High Court has today delivered a humiliating rebuff to the Morrison Government and the Western Australian Liberals over their support for Clive Palmer’s bid to tear down WA’s border controls against COVID-19.

Labor is deeply concerned by reports that Chinese authorities are planning to halt imports of Australian wine, lobsters, sugar, coal, copper, barley and timber. 

It is clear the Morrison Government has no plan to address the escalating concerns of Australian exporters following reports that Australian rock lobsters are being delayed in obtaining Chinese customs clearance.

The Morrison Government has abandoned a promise to implement the key findings of a $1.5 million report that recommended practical ways Australia can boost its languishing economic ties with India.

The list of groups who don’t support net zero by 2050 gets smaller and smaller and at the top of the list is Scott Morrison’s Government.

Labor welcomes the announcement that a Pacific regional trade agreement including Australia will be launched in 60 days after the required eight countries ratified the deal, ending years of delays.

The Morrison Government must address the concerns of Australia’s exporters following news that cotton growers are now facing obstacles in entering the Chinese market.

Labor is deeply concerned about reports of a decision by Chinese authorities to block shipments of Australian coal.