![]() Now the Australia-UK FTA is sorted, the National Farmers Federation wants the Australian government to ensure there is a good deal for farmers in the FTA being negotiated with the European Union. It also increases the age limit for working holiday visas to 35 years and extends the time people can stay to five years - something farmers hope will increase the number of people coming to Australia for seasonal work. The FTA includes a stronger commitment to improving access for workers and waives the requirement for labour-market testing on businesses wanting to employ people from the UK. "We know that in the UK, Australian seafood is well regarded, that it's in demand, but we'll have to wait and see how freight costs settle post pandemic," Ms Papacosta. ![]() The UK has not been a big market for Australian seafood, but the new agreement could see that grow. "It's great news for the industry," she said. Seafood Industry Australia chief executive Veronica Papacosta said tariffs on lobster and fin fish like salmon, barramundi and coral trout would go to zero from May 31. Tariffs of more than 12 per cent will be dropped and quotas will expand over the next decade. The seafood sector in Australia is forecasting a big increase in exports to the UK. He thinks Australian products could start appearing in shops and restaurant soon and he is hoping they enjoy "a lamb chop, an Aussie steak on the barbecue and hopefully goat curry as well." Great news for seafood "It will take time for consumers in the UK to understand what in the Australian range of production is best to their liking," he said. Tariffs on sheep meat will also be eliminated after a decade and quotas increased.Īndrew McDonald from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) said the FTA would be a massive incentive for businesses but it would not provide an immediate "sugar hit". British consumers could be enjoying a lot more Aussie steaks in the coming years.
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