DOING A FREE TRADE DEAL WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION
* Australia has wanted better access to the EU markets for decades
* Brexit and the United States' protectionism have accelerated negotiations
* Europeans are concerned about "geographic indicators" on Australian products, such as parmesan or prosecco
* Also worried about Australian farmers flooding the beef and lamb markets
* EU Trade Commissioner says difficulties can be worked out
* Trade Minister Steve Ciobo says he wants to see "premium" Australian farming products in Europe
* Talks officially launched on Monday
* First round of intensive negotiations early July in Brussels
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