Introduction
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) supports trade integration that contributes to
sustainable economies where workers are employed in decent and secure jobs. Intensified
competition and unfettered capital mobility may lead to economic growth but it can also exacerbate
inequality, social exclusion and environmental degradation. It is essential that the space for domestic
policy making is maintained so the negative impacts of trade liberalisation and unequal economic
growth can be anticipated and addressed. Domestic policy must also play a role in supporting a more
equitable distribution of the benefits of trade liberalisation and growth more broadly. The role of
government and democratic decision-making in introducing legislation and overseeing policy in the
interest of workers and communities is central to this.
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