How to Kill a Country

Australia's devastating trade deal with the United States

Linda Weiss, Elizabeth Thurbon, John Mathews

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Allen & Unwin
01 October 2004

Trade agreements; Australian Society

It's hard to believe an Australian government could sign a deal which so betrays Australia's interests. How to Kill a Country demonstrates how the FTA as negotiated will seriously damage Australia's institutions, interests and identity.

Three of Australia's leading policy analysts have investigated the fine print of Australia's Free Trade Agreement with the US. What they found is that the lopsidedness of the deal is just the beginning of the story. Most harmful is the sacrifice of our national autonomy and control over key institutions that underpin our prosperity.
* Our medicines will be more expensive because the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will be undermined, and competition from generics will be almost extinguished;
* Our agricultural exports will be compromised because we open the door to new pests and diseases;
* Our top exports

beef, dairy, wine and steel

will not see the full removal of tariffs and quotas for up to 18 years;
* Buy American norms will prevail over Buy Australian in our government procurement markets;
* Royalty flows to the US will increase through greater protection for US patents and copyrights.

The Australian government claims the FTA will boost Australia's exports and local economy. The reality is that the FTA overturns Australia's laws and institutions, and turns the country into an appendage of the United States. Australia faces the prospect of becoming a

Vanishing Country'

in the way that Canada is described, 15 years after signing its FTA with the US.

By: Linda Weiss, Elizabeth Thurbon, John Mathews
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 230g
ISBN: 9781741145854
ISBN 10: 1741145856
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 01 October 2004
Recommended Age: From
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for How to Kill a Country: Australia's devastating trade deal with the United States

'Scaremongering nonsense'The Hon Mark Vaile, MP, Minister for TradeWith academic care, and great passion, [the authors] look at the FTA and conclude that Howard and his team were totally suckered by the Americans and the consequences are going to lead to the effective Americanisation of the Australian economy This is a book that should be read by every Australian.' (Sydney Morning Herald, 18 December 2004)