FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED KINGDOM A BOON FOR RIVERINA AND CENTRAL WEST

Deputy Prime Minister and Riverina MP Michael McCormack says the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom will open opportunities throughout the Riverina and Central West.

“The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement is another historic moment in our nation’s trading history – more trade equals more jobs and more opportunities for Riverina and Central West producers,” Mr McCormack said.

“Our farmers produce the best food and fibre and they stand to benefit greatly from this new arrangement.

“The Riverina and Central West region is home to the greatest farmers in all the world and all of them are poised to reap the benefits of our latest free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.”

Mr McCormack paid tribute to the quality of Riverina and Central West produce.

“This Free Trade Agreement could only have been developed on the back of the quality and consistency of our agricultural exports,” Mr McCormack said.

“It is on the back of our fantastic farmers that we as a Government can negotiate strong trade arrangements with other nations.”

Another win for regional Australia is the addition of a dedicated agricultural visa.

“The Nationals, as always, are delivering for regional Australia,” Mr McCormack said.

“Our farmers work so hard to produce the best food and fibre and we are committed to providing the conditions, including a dedicated agricultural visa, to see them thrive into the future and grow the Agriculture Sector to a $100 billion industry by 2030.”

Shane Manning