International treaty

UK-Australia FTA Chapter 20: Innovation

Text of chapter 20 of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Australia.

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Chapter 20: Innovation (PDF version)

Chapter 20: Innovation (web version)

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This chapter contains provisions that provide a mechanism for the UK and Australia to discuss the impact of innovation on trade. This includes on regulatory approaches, commercialisation of new technologies and supply chain resilience. This will help ensure that the FTA remains fit for purpose as our economies grow.  

This chapter is the first of its kind in any FTA.

Published 16 December 2021