Australia, China sign major free-trade agreement

After nearly a decade of negotiations, Australia and China have signed an historic free trade agreement.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (centre) looks on as Chinese Minister of Commerce Dr Gao Hucheng (left) and Australian Minister for Trade Andrew Robb sign the Free Trade Agreement AAP Source: AAP

After nearly a decade of negotiations, Australia and China have signed an historic free trade agreement.

As Rena Sarumpaet reports, the deal is expected to be worth billions of dollars for Australia.