The Australian Services Roundtable (ASR) has congratulated, Australia’s Trade Minister, the Hon Steven Ciobo on the conclusion of the Third Review of the 2003 Singapore – Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). The review brings about certainty for services firms in a range of areas and creates an economic relationship which will enhance trade opportunities for […]
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ASR and Global Service Coalition urges TiSA negotiators to complete high ambition agreement
As the 17th round of the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) negotiations is currently underway in Geneva this week, the Global Services Coalition (GSC), representing services enterprises and sector-specific services associations in our respective countries and regions, call on the trade negotiators to intensify efforts toward a high ambition agreement. The GSC is encouraged by […]
Future Economy Forum Welcomes New Turnbull Ministry
The Future Economy Forum – a new coalition of industry groups representing key sectors that will lead the Australian economy – has welcomed the official appointment of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s new ministry. The new ministry strikes the right balance between experience and the cultivation of new talent and ideas that will be crucial to […]
ASR Congratulates new Trade and Investment Minister
Australian Services Roundtable (ASR) congratulates the Hon Steven Ciobo as Australia’s new Trade and Investment Minister. ASR CEO, Alina Bain said: “This new cabinet appointment comes at a pivotal time for Australia’s services industry. The need for continued momentum for Australia’s trade agenda is now more important than ever. Australia’s economy is growing and this […]
Turnbull Government hits the key areas with National Innovation and Science Agenda
The Australian Services Roundtable (ASR) has today noted with great interest the “National Innovation & Science Agenda” released by the Australian Government today. “The Agenda reflects much of the narrative and concerns raised by industry, and we are pleased that Government has listened to industry and reflected them in an actionable policy.” said ASR CEO, […]
Future Economy Forum: New industry coalition to champion the sectors creating the jobs of the future
A new coalition of industry groups has come together to champion key sectors that will carry the Australian economy out of the shadows of the mining boom into a new era of growth. The new Future Economy Forum (The Forum) has an ambitious target to double employment across these sectors and supporting industries over the […]
ASR leads delegation to the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference, South Korea
The ASR is leading a delegation of infrastructure services professionals to Korea to present at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference in Seoul on 3 – 5 November 2015. The trade mission will focus on services and the Korea – Australia Free Trade Agreement. The aim is to gain access for Australian services firms to Korean […]
ASR and the Global Services Coalition urges continued action on trade deals
ASR and its counterparts around the globe have congratulated their Governments for their strong positions on trade negotiations, particularly the Trans Pacific Partnership. Members of the Global Services Coalition now urge their Governments to move forward on negotiations such as the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) and other initiatives to promote the progress of global trade as […]
China-Australia FTA provides the greatest single opportunity for service exports in Australian history
The Australian Services Roundtable and the services industry congratulate the Federal Government on reaching agreement to pass the enabling legislation for the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChaFTA). “This FTA provides the greatest single opportunity for service exports in Australian history. The agreement will enhance the growing trade and investment ties between two highly complementary economies, […]
ASR welcomes the Trans Pacific Partnership pact as a giant step for Australian services sector
The Australian Services Roundtable today welcomed the historic Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), stating it marked an important step forward for freer trade in services around the world. ASR Media Release TPP agreement