NZ-Australia Closer Economic Relations (CER)
New Zealand and Australia’s economic and trading relationship is recognised as one of the closest, broadest and mutually compatible in the world.
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Closer Economic Relations (CER)
In 2023 Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia marked the 40th anniversary of the Australia-New Zealand CER (Closer Economic Relations).
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The Pathway to CER
Signed in 1983 the CER remains our most comprehensive free trade agreement.
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Text and Resources
Access the Free Trade Agreement text, National Interest Analysis and other resources.