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This message has been sent to all companies/individuals who have either sent in written submissions to the Australia-India FTA study, or have attended industry consultations in state/territory capitals.
The feasibility study is proceeding well. The joint feasibility study group (JSG) has met twice in New Delhi (17 April and 11-12 August 2008) and in Melbourne on 21 May 2008. The JSG is due to meet again in Canberra in early October.
The Minister for Trade, Mr Crean, and the Indian Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr Nath, agreed at the 11th Joint Ministerial Commission, held in Melbourne in May, that completion of the study should be brought forward to the end of 2008, reflecting the priority attached by both governments to enhancing the economic relationship. We remain on track to achieve this timeframe, though intensive work will be required to finalise the text of the study report.
We have now completed face-to-face consultations with industry and state/territory governments in all states/territories, and appreciate the valuable input offered at these meetings.
Almost 50 written submissions have also been received. We are still able to receive submissions but time is running out if the advice is to be reflected in the study report.
The study team is happy to field any queries about the study, either by email (india.ftastudy@dfat.gov.au) or telephone (Carol Robertson 02 6261 9693).
Regards
India FTA Study Team
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Canberra
The feasibility study is proceeding well. The joint feasibility study group (JSG) has met twice in New Delhi (17 April and 11-12 August 2008) and in Melbourne on 21 May 2008. The JSG is due to meet again in Canberra in early October.
The Minister for Trade, Mr Crean, and the Indian Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr Nath, agreed at the 11th Joint Ministerial Commission, held in Melbourne in May, that completion of the study should be brought forward to the end of 2008, reflecting the priority attached by both governments to enhancing the economic relationship. We remain on track to achieve this timeframe, though intensive work will be required to finalise the text of the study report.
We have now completed face-to-face consultations with industry and state/territory governments in all states/territories, and appreciate the valuable input offered at these meetings.
Almost 50 written submissions have also been received. We are still able to receive submissions but time is running out if the advice is to be reflected in the study report.
The study team is happy to field any queries about the study, either by email (india.ftastudy@dfat.gov.au) or telephone (Carol Robertson 02 6261 9693).
Regards
India FTA Study Team
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Canberra
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