There is nothing in this agreement that would jeopardize Australia`s SPS quarantine regime. As I said in my opening remarks, the chapter of the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures essentially reaffirms both countries` obligations under the WTO Agreement. It establishes a committee at the official level to regulate contacts between the competent authorities of the two countries on these matters. However, it is clear from the chapter and the terms of reference of this committee that the scientific approach to quarantine remains the general guiding principle in both countries. For textiles and clothing, there is a so-called yarn or fibre rule in the U.S. Free Trade Agreement, which actually requires that materials come from the parties to that free trade agreement at the earliest stage of production. It would be almost impossible to comply with a rule like the one between Australia and Thailand, as industries in both countries would depend on importing materials. Such a rule would not allow trade under the free trade agreement. In fact, this type of rule was not a rule that, as I understand it, was favoured by the Australian industry in the American context.
As far as I know, the product-specific rules we used for the Thai Free Trade Agreement come from an Australian proposal originally drafted under the US Free Trade Agreement through consultations with industry, etc. 117 Ford Motor Company notes that there are significant trade differences between Australia and Thailand, that the Parties undertake to abolish agricultural export subsidies in the WTO. Work. The agreement provides for bilateral consultations on policies that may affect trade in food or agricultural products. Both countries agree not to introduce or maintain agricultural export subsidies on goods exported to each other.21 The conclusion of a substantial and comprehensive free trade agreement with Thailand will signal strong support for multilateral, regional and bilateral initiatives, contribute to the creation of an open global and regional trading environment, and promote strength and stability in the region. The agreement creates a platform for Australia to work towards greater economic integration with Southeast Asia`s second-largest economy.4 While DFATD guarantees that utilities will not fall under this definition, AFTINET states that utilities “should be formally and unambiguously exempted from trade agreements, including NAFTA”.138 The FCAI believes the bottom line is that the proposed agreement “should be formally and unambiguously exempted from trade agreements, including NAFTA.”138 The FCAI believes the bottom line is that the proposed agreement “should be formally and unambiguously exempted from trade agreements, including NAFTA.”138 The FCAI believes that the bottom line is that the proposed agreement “should be formally and unambiguously and unambiguously exempted from trade agreements, including the DCFTA”.138 The FCAI believes that the key is that the proposed agreement between Australia and Thailand is consistent with Australia`s overall trade policy objectives and ensures mutual market access gains for Australian exporters76 TFIA`s main concern remains the potential for transshipment through the agreement. Although the relatively low tariff preference for Thai products may not lead to a sharp increase in Thai exports, tfia has urged that appropriate rules of origin and safeguards be included in the agreement. Such inclusions would ensure that handling remains difficult. Tfia has some doubts about the extent to which RoO and security measures will do so. 110 The RIS acknowledges that, although no parts producer has opposed the elimination of customs duties by 2010, some have expressed different views on the benefits of the agreement.90 It also points out that the concerns of parts manufacturers have been taken into account in the context of the transitional periods of tariff reduction on sensitive goods.91 A Joint Committee (Joint FTA Committee) will be set up to: ensure the proper implementation of the Agreement as well as economic relations and partnership between the Parties. The FTA Joint Committee shall meet again within one year of the entry into force of the Agreement and thereafter annually or in accordance with other agreements. In addition, the application of the agreement at ministerial level will allow for a general review of the application of the agreement within five years of its entry into force and at least every five years.159 is well illustrated by the statistics on the export/import of motor vehicles between Australia and Thailand.
In 2003, for example, Australia`s automotive exports to Thailand totalled $30.75 million. However, auto imports from Thailand amounted to more than $1.06 billion. This important import trade consisted largely of light vans. The importance of this trade is so great that Thailand has overtaken more established automotive supplier countries such as South Korea in recent years and has become Australia`s fourth largest supplier of automobiles and parts.70 Although the agreement offers significant benefits to the Australian automotive industry by reducing tariffs, the Committee recognizes the importance of removing non-tariff barriers to trade. and notes Ford Motor Company`s statement that: that the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement will also strengthen Australia`s broader commercial, economic and security interests in the region. We strongly support the proposal to the Australian government to ratify this treaty.51 While Thailand has a large global trade surplus in richly processed factories, Australia has a global trade deficit in richly processed factories. It should be noted that there is no discussion in DFATD and ministerial documents on how this trade agreement will promote or otherwise influence these development objectives. .
