The Australian British Chamber of Commerce would like to understand your views on and priorities in the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations. With these, we will be better placed to represent the needs of the Australian and British business communities in a critical juncture in the bilateral relationship.

Question Title

* 1. We would like to start by asking a few questions about your company and your operations-

Company Details

Where are your company global headquarters?

Question Title

* 2. What is the size of your total global business in turnover?

AUD$ / GBP£

Question Title

* 3. What % of your revenue comes from the following sources? (Total must add to 100%)

Question Title

* 4. What sector is your business in? (if more than one sector tick all that apply)

Question Title

* 5. How would you describe your business?

Question Title

* 6. How many staff do you approximately have in:

Question Title

* 7. What are your top 3 priorities for inclusion in a FTA? (50 words max)

Question Title

* 8. What are the key challenges your business faces in the bilateral exchange of goods, services, capital and personnel between Australia and the United Kingdom?

Visas and immigration

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Recognition of qualifications

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Recognition of standards

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Preferential treatment of competitors through better market access arrangements (including FTA’s)

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Market volatility

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Perceived or actual sovereign risk

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Access to talent

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Tariff regime

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Behind the border impediments (for example -other taxes on your industry other than tariffs)

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Government Procurement rules and processes

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Security issues including having appropriately accredited staff

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* IP considerations

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Access to capital

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Access to markets

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Supply chain challenges to the other market

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Supply chain issues to third markets

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Accessibility to market intelligence

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Technical barriers to trade

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Sanitary and phytosanitary measures

Not an issue Prevents Trade
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Other, please specify

Question Title

* 9. What are the key priorities for an FTA and associated negotiations for you to see the process as a success?

Improved visas and immigration processes

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Reduced costs around visas and immigration processes

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Recognition of qualifications

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Recognition of standards

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Equal market access arrangements to other competitors from other countries

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Improved confidence in investment environment and prevention of sovereign risk

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Access to talent

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Removal or reduction of tariffs

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Addressing behind the border impediments (for example -other taxes on your industry other than tariffs) where possible

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Improved transparency of procurement rules and processes and level playing field for new market entrants

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Recognition of security clearances from the other country and faster approvals

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Alignment of IP rules and enforcement

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Easier access to capital

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Open access to the market in the other country

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Improved digital trade conditions

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Open access to third markets through the other country

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Access to market intelligence and opportunities

Least important Most important
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* Other, please specify

Question Title

* 10. What is your view on and Australia UK Free Trade Agreement? In your answer please consider what it could mean in relation to company growth, access to market, market position and size of operation in the other country? (250 words max)

Question Title

* 11. Please provide a specific example of how a FTA could positively impact your business. (250 words max)

Question Title

* The next set of questions relate to bilateral goods trade:-

12. We do not trade goods bilaterally

( Privacy & Cookie Notice

T