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ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand FTA Upgrade including competition regulation entered into force

On 21 April 2025, the Upgrade to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) entered into force, following its adoption on 21 August 2023. The Upgrade introduces a chapter on competition regulations, designed to promote fair and o…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2020-08-29
under deliberation

On 29 August 2020, the Economic Ministers from the ASEAN Member States, Australia and New Zealand m…

2022-11-13
under deliberation

On 13 November 2022, the substantial conclusion of negotiations regarding the upgrade of the Agreem…

2023-08-21
adopted

On 21 August 2023, the Upgrade to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) wa…

2025-04-21
in force

On 21 April 2025, the Upgrade to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) ent…