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Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 20, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says the Federal Government’s Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) will “open up a wealth of opportunity for our region”.<\/p>\n

The free trade agreement has been negotiated between Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Japan and Vietnam.<\/p>\n

“As I sit on the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade joint standing committee and am the chairman of the Trade subcommittee, I can offer an insight this Coalition Government\u2019s landmark TPP Agreement,” Mr Scott said.<\/p>\n

“October 5 marked the conclusion of TPP negotiations \u2013 a historic deal which spans 12 countries and 40 per cent of the global economy.<\/p>\n

“This agreement will drive economic growth, create jobs and promote and facilitate regional supply chains.<\/p>\n

“In the Maranoa, agriculture and horticulture are set to be the biggest winning industries as a result of tariffs to be lifted on more than $4.3 billion of Australia\u2019s agricultural exports.<\/p>\n

“Preferential access or tariff reduction (will be introduced) on a further $2.1 billion of our agricultural exports including beef, dairy, cereals and wine.<\/p>\n

“The Asia-Pacific region is home to a burgeoning middle-class seeking clean, green food products, qualities synonymous with the Maranoa electorate.<\/p>\n

“One in five jobs in Australia is linked to trade so this is not only good news for our nation but also a positive step for the Maranoa.<\/p>\n

“This agreement will also provide certainty for businesses, cut the cost of trade and reduce red tape for Australian exporters, service suppliers and investors.”<\/p>\n

Mr Scott said agricultural highlights included: <\/strong><\/p>\n