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September 2024: Conclusion of Negotiations
UAE and Australia conclude negotiations on all issues
November 2024: Ministers’ Signature
Agreement is signed by Australian and UAE trade ministers. Both parties must then complete required legal processes before CEPA can enter into force.
November 2024: Scrutiny by Parliament
UAE CEPA is tabled in Parliament, along with a National Interest Analysis and Impact Analysis (IA)*, and considered by the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT).
JSCOT is inviting public submissions to the 2 related inquiries until 17 January 2025. Information on the inquiries and how to make a submission are available at:
Early 2025: Passage of Legislation
Legislation changes to implement the agreement are passed by Parliament.
Mid 2025: Entry into force*
An exchange of diplomatic notes between Australia and the UAE, which confirms that both countries have completed all necessary procedures.
Steps to entry into force - Australia’s treaty-making process
*Subject to both Parties completing all required processes
**The Impact Analysis and The National Interest Analysis are reports setting out what is in the CEPA and how it affects Australians.