First round of Brexit talks ends still 'needing clarity'

The first full round of Brexit talks have concluded but the United Kingdom and the European Union are still at odds over citizens' rights and the amount Britain will pay to leave the bloc.

EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier (R) and British Secretary of State David Davis at EU headquarters in Brussels Source: AAP

Little progress has been made but a buffer sees Australia well-placed to sign Free Trade Agreements with both Britain and the EU.