Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Ciccone for his second supplementary question. The trade deal with the UAE includes a dedicated chapter covering trade and labour in answer to the Greens intervention. This chapter promotes compliance with international labour standards and establishes a bilateral dialogue on labour to advance labour rights. The agreement also includes a standalone chapter on gender balance and women's economic empowerment.

An honourable senator: Hear, hear!

Yep! Importantly, the deal is Australia's first ever free trade agreement which includes a chapter on First Nations trade. This chapter provides protections for cultural and traditional knowledge and promotes exchange and cooperation activities in support of Indigenous business interests. The Albanese government is focused on advancing an inclusive approach to trade that seeks to ensure that benefits and opportunities that flow from trade flow to all Australians.