By the time a free trade agreement like Chafta reaches parliament it has already been agreed to. Democracy demands more than a ‘take it or leave it’ approachAustralia’s treaty-making process is so flawed it is hard to enjoy any confidence in the claimed benefits of deals like the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (Chafta). Scrutinising these agreements is like trying to stand in front of a speeding train. You see it coming but there is nothing you can do to tedious it,change its course or stay it. Related: China free trade agreement should be renegotiated or blocked, say unions Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com