https://legal.excellentwiki.com/australia/international-trade/Recent content in International Trade on ExcellentWiki - Legal EncyclopediaHugoen-USTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://legal.excellentwiki.com/australia/international-trade/australia-international-trade/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://legal.excellentwiki.com/australia/international-trade/australia-international-trade/<h2 id="overview-of-international-trade-law-in-australia">Overview of International Trade Law in Australia</h2> <p>Australian international trade law is shaped by the intersection of domestic legislation, international treaty commitments, and the rules-based multilateral trading system under the <strong>World Trade Organization (WTO)</strong> . Australia is a founding member of the WTO and a strong advocate of the rules-based trading system. The legislative framework for trade is established by the <em>Customs Act 1901</em> (Cth), the <em>Customs Tariff Act 1995</em> (Cth), and a range of statutes dealing with biosecurity, export controls, and sanctions. The <strong>Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)</strong> is the principal government agency responsible for trade policy and the negotiation of free trade agreements.</p>