Treaties Committee to inquire into Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

THE Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing on Thursday 13 October 2022 into the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA).

The AI-ECTA is an interim agreement that deals with a smaller range of matters than typically found in a comprehensive agreement. It contains 14 chapters and a range of side letters, and is intended to establish a framework for future economic, trade and investment interactions between Australia and India.

“India is a complex market for Australian exporters,” Committee Chair, Josh Wilson MP said. “India looks for balance between openness to foreign trade and concern for the livelihoods of Indian small businesses. The committee is keen to explore how Australia fared in striking this balance in the AI-ECTA.

“The committee looks forward to hearing from a range of representatives who can speak to the substance of the AI-ECTA and the ways in which it might benefit and otherwise impact Australian businesses and consumers.”

Public hearing details

Date: Thursday, 13 October 2022
Time: 9am – 12.30pm AEDT

The program for this hearing is also available online.

Further information on the inquiry can be found on the Committee website.

 

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