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Members Only: Australia - Europe Free Trade Agreement Webinar

  • KPMG 727 Collins Street Docklands, VIC, 3008 Australia (map)

The Australia–Europe Free Trade Agreement is nearing completion and is expected to have significant implications for trade, investment, and market access between Australia and Europe.

Join this webinar, exclusive to members of the Australian business chambers, to hear the latest update from the Dutch Consul General to Australia, unpack the lessons learned from the Europe–New Zealand FTA, and gain a data driven view of what businesses can realistically expect once an agreement is in place.

For those of you who prefer in-person, join us at KPMG for a Watch Party of the webinar in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

About the Free Trade Agreement

The FTA is a major trade deal that will simplify trade, reduce tariffs, and improve market access between Australia and Europe. It will create new trade and investment opportunities for businesses across sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and professional services, while providing clearer rules for investment and cross-border commerce. The FTA is expected to shape the commercial landscape and help businesses plan strategically for international growth.

Why Attend

  • Hear the latest updates directly from the Dutch Consul General in Australia

  • Learn from the Europe–New Zealand FTA and see what lessons apply to Australia

  • Gain a data-driven view of what businesses can expect when the agreement comes into effect.

Speakers

  • Hugo Klijn: Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Australia

  • Martijn Bakker: Vice President, Dutch Business Association NZ & NZ Europe Business Council

  • Simon Küstenmacher: Co-Founder & Director, The Demographics Group

Registrations

Webinar and watch party tickets are free of charge for members.

Webinar Registration
Watch Party Registration


If you register for the online webinar, the link will be sent to you shortly before the event.

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that your contact details will be shared with the co-organisers listed for the purposes of event coordination, communication, and related follow-up, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Webinar is brought to you by the Dutch Consulate-General, Dutchlink and the four other Dutch Chambers of Commerce in Australia, and Consentrade International.

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