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UK Parliament · Bill
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Act 2023
Summary
This Act creates new trade rules between the UK, Australia, and New Zealand to make buying and selling goods between these countries easier. It removes some taxes and barriers on trade, aiming to help businesses and potentially boost the economy, though it may change how some UK industries operate.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing new trade deals with Australia and New Zealand that could make it easier and cheaper for UK businesses to buy and sell goods with these countries. Supporters believe it will create jobs, boost the economy, and give UK consumers access to more products at better prices.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that opening up trade with these countries could hurt UK farmers and businesses if they can't compete with cheaper imports. Some also fear that lowering trade barriers might mean accepting lower standards for food safety or animal welfare than the UK currently has.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote340 MPs
86% Ayes · 29414% Noes · 46
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading11 May 2022
- 2nd reading6 Sept 2022
- Committee stage12 Oct 2022
- Report stage12 Dec 2022
- 3rd reading12 Dec 2022
Lords
- 1st reading13 Dec 2022
- 2nd reading9 Jan 2023
- Committee stage23 Jan 2023
- Report stage14 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading20 Mar 2023
Royal Assent23 Mar 2023
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