TPP dead in the water: Shorten

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he remains hopeful Australia will ratify the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Image: Group photo after signing of TPP in Auckland, Feb 2016 (AAP)

The Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and the Greens are urging the government to abandon the deal, saying they will block a vote on it in parliament.

Turnbull is urging countries in the Pacific Rim to ratify the deal to keep pressure on incoming US President Donald Trump - who is also opposed to it.