The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) has provided Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) with a Discussion Paper on the Future of Digital Trade Rules, which is now available for comment.

We would encourage members involved in cross-border e-commerce to read the Paper and to participate in the discussions.

The Paper is available by clicking HERE.

The Paper defines:

1. What Australia is doing in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in this area;
2. E-commerce chapters in Australian Free Trade Agreements (in force and under negotiation);
3. An outline of key digital trade provisions that the Australian Government is seeking in trade agreements.

These provisions include electronic authorisation and the elimination of customs duties on technological products.

If you would like to provide comment or contribute to the FTA/APSA submission, please email tbrooks-garrett@ftalliance.com.au

Travis Brooks-Garrett - FTA/APSA

Discussion Paper: The Future of Digital Trade Rules