As the Maui Trade Ministerial meetings concluded without final agreement, the Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) has re-emphasised the importance of achieving a commercially meaningful outcome for all Australian dairy producers with regards to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP).
The ADIC is disappointed that a meaningful agreement has not been reached to date. However, it remains hopeful that in the near future a TPP which is in the best interests of the Australian dairy industry, and importantly the Australian community as a whole, will be completed.
There is a lot of work to be done and key dairy market access outcomes across the TPP remain unresolved.
Major dairy players must recognise the importance of trade liberalisation and honouring previously agreed positions to advancing negotiations in a positive manner.
A commercially meaningful outcome for the TPP would provide benefits to all countries involved, their industries and consumers. Yet in order to achieve positive results across the board all TPP nations must demonstrate a willingness to negotiate in good faith.
The ADIC acknowledged the efforts of the Minister for Trade, the Hon. Andrew Robb, his staff and the team of dedicated negotiators who have worked on its behalf.
The ADIC will continue to promote the interests of Australian dairy as negotiations progress and remains dedicated to working with Government to achieve a comprehensive outcome.
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