Australia and the European Union: A study of a changing trade and business relationship

The trade and business relationship between Australia and the EU has evolved and diversified in recent decades. However, it is still focused on Australia-UK relations, while bi-lateral Australia-EU perceptions are still linked to past conflicts over agricultural trade. A multi-disciplinary team will consider several interlinked aspects of the Australia-EU trade and business relationship: diversification of the relationship beyond agriculture and raw materials into services and investment; shared Australia-EU interest in the context of WTO; perceptions about operating in different business environments across the EU; impediments to trade and investment from 'behind-the-border regulation'; shared Australia-EU interests in Asia-Pacific.