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Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement between New Zealand and Australia on the Application of the First Protocol and Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area to the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement
Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
Common Name:
AANZFTA Protocol Side Letter
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Treaty Summary:
This exchange of letters constitutes an agreement between Australia and New Zealand on the application of the First and Second Protocols to the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), to the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Agreement (CER). It reaffirms the agreement which was made through a side letter to the original AANZFTA not to apply the Investment Chapter between Australia and New Zealand.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Progress
Negotiation Status:
Signed by New Zealand and Australia, and will enter into force on the same day as the Second Protocol to the AANZFTA.
Organisation:
Is Signed By NZ:
Yes
Signature Date:
23/11/2023
Ratified or Signed:
No
Requires Ratification:
Yes
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
Information about required Legislation:
Impacts on Maori:
No foreseen potential impact on Māori interests.
Impacts on Stakeholders:
No foreseen potential impact on stakeholders.
Link To Legislation:
Treaty Text Link:
Contact Information:
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