Summary of Australia's involvement in CPTPP disputes
Australia as a third party
Canada – Dairy Tariff Rate Quota Measures
On 12 May 2022, New Zealand requested consultations with Canada with respect to measures concerning the administration of dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under the CPTPP. New Zealand claimed that Canada’s administration of its dairy TRQs is inconsistent with several provisions of the CPTPP.
A panel was established on 9 March 2023. Australia reserved its right to participate as a third party.
Australia filed its third party written submission on 1 May 2023 and delivered its third party oral statement on 14 June 2023.