For Australian businesses experiencing supply chain volatility and disruptions, visit the Go Global Toolkit for the latest updates and support available.
The Australian Government continues to remove and streamline barriers to enable firms to compete in and trade with international markets.
The 2026-27 Budget included a suite of reforms, building on progress at the Economic Reform Roundtable, to drive productivity and simplify regulations to ensure they are simple, efficient, effective, fit-for-purpose.
Austrade engages partners across government to inform the strategic direction of reforms led by border agencies such as Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, as well as the whole-of-government regulatory reform agenda led by the Department of Finance.
From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026, the STS Unit in Austrade coordinated work across government to simplify and streamline cross-border trade for Australian businesses. Initiatives progressed during this time included:
Austrade also delivered the Go Global Toolkit (GGT) to help Australian businesses understand market opportunities and build the capability needed to enter and grow in international markets, through practical guidance, tools, and live events.
The Austrade STS Unit also led the whole-of-government Simplifying Trade Regulatory Reform Program from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026, working with regulators and other agencies on policy and legislative settings to improve the trade system. Significant initiatives included work to implement legislation aligned with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (also known as the MLETR).
Austrade, with STS partner agencies, delivered four Regulatory Reform Policy Frameworks to guide future policy development and action to benefit businesses engaged in cross-border trade:
From 1 July 2026, responsibility to coordinate this program has transferred to the Department of Finance.
For further information on in progress reforms please contact: