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Downer launches FTA charm offensive aimed at post-Brexit UK

Britain's Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon (L) with Australian High Commissioner, Alexander Downer, in London
Britain's Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon (L) with Australian High Commissioner, Alexander Downer, in London Source: AAP

After vocally campaigning for a vote to remain in the European Union, Australia has stepped up its campaign to secure a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Image: Britain's Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon (L) with Australian High Commissioner, Alexander Downer, in London (AAP)


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After vocally campaigning for a vote to remain in the European Union, Australia has stepped up its campaign to secure a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Image: Britain's Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon (L) with Australian High Commissioner, Alexander Downer, in London (AAP)


Describing Australia's campaign to secure access to the single market as "long and torturous" the former foreign minister Alexander Downer has launched a Fleet Street charm offensive in London.


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