Free Trade Agreements/Partnerships
Protocol to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies
Singapore and Australia signed the Protocol to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies on 27 July 2026 at the 15th Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee (SAJMC) meeting in Adelaide, Australia.
About the Protocol to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies
The Protocol between Singapore and Australia was signed by Singapore Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Dr Tan See Leng, and Australia Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.
Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Dr Tan See Leng and Australia Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell at the signing of the Protocol to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies on 27 July 2026 at the 15th Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee (SAJMC) meeting in Adelaide, Australia.
Key Features of the Protocol
The Protocol reflects both countries’ commitment to supply chain resilience and the priority that Singapore and Australia accord to each other with respect to trade in essential supplies. It will be incorporated into the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA).
Under the Protocol, Singapore and Australia commit to endeavour not to adopt or maintain export restrictions on agreed essential items, including petroleum oils such as diesel and liquefied natural gas.
The Protocol establishes means for advance notification and consultation, as well as the review and withdrawal of measures.
The Protocol also establishes the Australia-Singapore Economic Resilience Dialogue to facilitate cooperation on economic resilience and trade in essential supplies.
Following the signing, the Protocol will enter into force upon the completion of domestic procedures on both sides.