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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

AFTINET spoke at a panel discussion on ISDS acting as a barrier to climate action at pre-COP in Fiji this week, alongside representatives from PANG and PICAN. aftinet.org.au/isds-panel-f...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New Zealand’s climate policies are facing a formal challenge under its trade agreement with the EU. The complaint argues that reopening oil and gas exploration, weakening emissions targets and other measures breach binding climate commitments. aftinet.org.au/climate-comp...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RCEP is under review five years after ratification. Our submission calls for a transparent process, continued exclusion of ISDS, and stronger protections for labour rights, climate, Indigenous peoples, public services and communities. aftinet.org.au/aftinet-rcep...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

More than 70 civil society organisations have called on the EU to drop TRIPS-plus intellectual property demands in the proposed Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement, warning of risks to affordable medicines and public health. aftinet.org.au/eu-malaysia-...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The WTO’s 2026 World Trade Report acknowledges the gains from global trade have not been shared equally. As WTO reform debates continue, Global South countries are calling for a system that protects development, participation and equal decision-making. aftinet.org.au/wto-report-n...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Australia’s plan to let users opt out of algorithm-generated feeds has drawn a warning from the Trump administration, as they continue to use trade coercion to attempt to stop governments from regulating US tech companies. aftinet.org.au/trump-trade-...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The US has imposed tariffs on Canadian exports after trade talks broke down, with Canada retaliating, exposing how the US is using its economic power to push Canada on domestic policy. aftinet.org.au/us-trade-war...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

ISDS could expose Pacific governments to claims if they regulate mining, protect communities or uphold Indigenous rights. A new report examines the risks and recommends that governments should continue to refuse deep sea mining and ISDS arrangements. aftinet.org.au/new-report-i...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

At a recent public forum at the University of Indonesia, experts warned that ISDS can constrain governments’ ability to deliver a just energy transition. aftinet.org.au/indonesian-e...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Swiss Federal Court has now published the decision in which it dismissed a technical challenge lodged by Australian billionaire Clive Palmer's company Zeph Investments against the September 2025 ISDS tribunal award. aftinet.org.au/swiss-court-...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Australia has defeated Clive Palmer’s $300 billion ISDS claim, with the Swiss Federal Supreme Court rejecting his attempted annulment. Three more claims worth $120 billion remain, highlighting why governments worldwide need to withdraw from ISDS. aftinet.org.au/clive-palmer...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

At a recent public forum at the University of Indonesia, experts warned that ISDS can constrain governments’ ability to deliver a just energy transition. aftinet.org.au/indonesian-e...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

During COVID-19, unequal access to vaccines and treatments cost lives. Now, new analysis warns that Trump administration pathogen deals could weaken efforts to ensure countries sharing virus samples also share in the benefits. aftinet.org.au/trump-africa...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

New US tariffs on Australia and dozens of other countries are being justified through cynical forced labour supply chain claims, exploiting that issue to justify unilateral trade penalties. aftinet.org.au/us-forced-la...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Trump’s proposed 100–200% tariffs on generic medicines would not make medicines cheaper, but would raise prices for patients in the US and around the world, while threatening access to affordable medicines in low- and middle-income countries. aftinet.org.au/trump-generi...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Particularly under Trump, trade agreements are being used to pressure governments into changing domestic policies. Indonesia’s civil society warns the ART deal risks limiting the country’s ability to put people and public welfare first. aftinet.org.au/civil-societ...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

UNCITRAL's latest ISDS reforms don't fix the system's core imbalance. A new analysis shows how procedural tweaks can't resolve structural problems that may still hinder governments' ability to pursue climate action. aftinet.org.au/analysis-unc...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Protecting the PBS from US pressure to increase wholesale medicine prices. aftinet.org.au/aftinet-phaa...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A new interactive map reveals the global reach of the Trump administration's campaign against digital regulation. It tracks US trade pressure on 76 countries, including Australia, over AI, privacy, competition law, digital taxes and more. aftinet.org.au/new-map-trum...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The Australian Government has introduced a bill proposing major reforms to how trade agreements are negotiated, including greater transparency, consultation and protections for the public interest - a welcome step with room for improvement. aftinet.org.au/bill-improve...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

AFTINET has signed a letter calling on Australia to support enforceable equitable access to vaccines, treatments and diagnostics in the WHO Pandemic Agreement negotiations. aftinet.org.au/community-gr...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Protecting the PBS from US pressure to increase wholesale medicine prices. aftinet.org.au/aftinet-phaa...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

AFTINET is calling for the removal of investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) from the CPTPP review. ISDS lets foreign corporations sue governments for public interest laws, including climate policy. aftinet.org.au/AFTINET-CPTP...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The current Ebola outbreak in Africa is exposing the same structural failure of global access to medicines depending on where you live, not the urgency of need. aftinet.org.au/ebola-outbre...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May, for a webinar at 1pm AEST to hear experts discuss the outcomes and implications of the Santa Marta First Conference on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels for Australia, the Pacific Islands and Indigenous rights. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/.../register...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

New Triodos Bank analysis warns that ISDS is obstructing climate policy and calls for stronger action to address its role in delaying the energy transition. aftinet.org.au/triodos-bank...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The current Ebola outbreak in Africa is exposing the same structural failure of global access to medicines depending on where you live, not the urgency of need. aftinet.org.au/ebola-outbre...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

AI regulation is increasingly being treated as a national security issue, and that could drive more ISDS claims against States. aftinet.org.au/tech-compani...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Ireland is facing its first ISDS case, brought by a UK-based fossil fuel company over a rejected offshore project. The claim comes amid Ireland’s efforts to phase down fossil fuel development. aftinet.org.au/oil-company-...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

New Triodos Bank analysis warns that ISDS is obstructing climate policy and calls for stronger action to address its role in delaying the energy transition. aftinet.org.au/triodos-bank...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Australia joined 56 governments in Colombia last month to map out practical steps to phase out fossil fuels, where countries openly discussed whether ISDS is blocking fossil fuel phaseout and what to do about it. aftinet.org.au/fossil-fuel-...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

AI regulation is increasingly being treated as a national security issue, and that could drive more ISDS claims against States. aftinet.org.au/tech-compani...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join our lunchtime webinar on Wednesday May 27 at 1pm AEST to hear experts discuss the outcomes and implications of the recent Santa Marta Conference for Australia, the Pacific Islands and Indigenous rights. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Ahead of last week's fossil fuel transition summit, civil society groups released a major statement calling for urgent, just action to meet net zero by 2050, including urging governments to exit agreements that allow fossil fuel companies to sue over climate policies. aftinet.org.au/civil-societ...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Join us for a vital lunchtime webinar on Wednesday May 27 at 1pm AEST to hear experts discuss the outcomes and implications for Australia, the Pacific Islands and Indigenous rights. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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AFTINET @aftinet.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting is suing Canada for $2bn over a rejected Alberta coal mine, in one of the first ISDS cases under the CPTPP. aftinet.org.au/gina-rinehar...

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