Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Resources Madeline King have visited Germany and held talks with their counterparts. Australia is still open to concluding a Free Trade Agreement with the EU in the future, finding a solution to the open issue of agricultural market access. Germany has generally been supportive of free trade, for which Australia is grateful.

Critical mineral and hydrogen remain important topics in trade. Prior to the breakfast briefing, Kate had attended the opening of Vulcan Energy’s Lithium Extraction and Optimisation Plant in Landau.

The briefing concluded with rounds of discussion and networking.