Trade Minister Don Farrell expects a trade ban on Australian lobster to China to be lifted shortlyAustralia has fallen short in its bid to have trade sanctions on Australian lobster and some meat lifted during Premier Li Qiang's visit.
The ban on some Australian abattoirs and lobster exports was one of a number that China implemented in 2020, after Australia called for a review of China's role in the origins of COVID-19.Senator Farrell said he and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had raised the matter with Mr Li and Chinese Minister of Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.
Asked whether the sanctions were a punishment from the Chinese government over past tensions, Senator Farrell denied that was the case
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