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FTA with Australia set to get more impetus

Legislation surrounding the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement is expected to be fast-tracked through the Australian Senate this week, after the country's shadow Trade Minister Penny Wong endorsed the deal as a step towards "prosperity". She said legislation required in order for the deal to be approved in Australia would simultaneously protect Australian workers and conditions, while also "delivering jobs" and scope for businesses to grow in the future.