A video conference between the respective trade ministers of Australia, Japan and India has underscored the importance of addressing supply chain disruptions in the Indo-Pacific region.
A minute to midnight free trade agreement with India on the eve of a federal election risks overlooking important industries that aren't "headline-grabbing", a Labor.
The landmark free trade deal includes giving UK firms guaranteed access to bid for an additional $18 billion worth of Australian public sector contracts each year.
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