Singapore and Australia sign Protocol to Free Trade Agreement on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies

27 August 2026

On 27 July 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (“MTI”) announced that Singapore and Australia signed the Protocol to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies on 27 July 2026.

The Protocol 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. The Protocol will enter into force upon the completion of domestic procedures on both sides.

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The press release is available on the MTI website www.mti.gov.sg.