Valérie Deloge· PfE

Overestimated

EU negotiations with Australia provide for the entry of more than 30,000 tonnes of beef and as many tonnes of lamb on average

Omissions

• The agreement specifies that the 30.600 tonnes of beef will be implemented progressively over 10 years
• For sheep/goat meat, the total quota is 25.000 tonnes CWE (carcass weight equivalent), not more than 30.000 tonnes as the speaker claims
• The exact figures come from the tariff rate quota established in the EU-Australia agreement
• The news source indailysa.com.au (24/03/2026) was published one day before the parliamentary session

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Questions and answers on the EU-Australia Trade AgreementCarne de vacuno: dos contingentes arancelarios de un total de 30.600 toneladas. Carne de ovino y caprino: dos contingentes arancelarios de un total de 25.000 toneladas CWE
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Factsheet EU-Australia Free Trade AgreementCarne de ovino y caprino: la UE abrirá dos contingentes arancelarios de un total de 25.000 toneladas CWE para importaciones libres de aranceles
• SecondaryInDaily South Australia - Beef, wine and cars: Finishing touches on EU trade dealSe permitiría enviar entre 30.000 y 35.000 toneladas de carne de vacuno bajo una propuesta a discutir por los líderes
• SecondaryMeat & Livestock Australia - A-EU FTA delivers worst ever free trade agreement for Australian red meat industryEl acuerdo entrega solo 30.600 toneladas en peso equivalente en canal de acceso a la carne de vacuno durante los próximos 10 años