Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Media Release, 9 October 2025
The Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force on 1 October. CEPA is Australia’s first free trade agreement in the Middle East and first trade agreement with a dedicated chapter covering First Nations trade.
When fully implemented, more than 99 per cent of Australia’s exports will enter the UAE duty free – saving Australian farmers, other exporters and Australian businesses $185 million in its first year.
