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The Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network (AFTINET) campaigns for fair trade based on human rights, labour rights and environmental sustainability.
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A tribunal has rejected Clive Palmer’s $300B claim after he tried to sue Australia as a “Singaporean investor" but he's challenging the decision and the threat posed by ISDS remains strong. Sign our petition, send a message to your MP and share our explainer leaflet at aftinet.org.au/clive-palmer...
The Wall Street Journal has revealed that the Trump administration is now quietly reversing some key elements of its sweeping “reciprocal” tariff regime, confirming that they were implemented hastily, with little economic rationale or strategic planning. aftinet.org.au/trump-shift-...
Trump’s shift on tariffs exposes the failures of his trade policy | AFTINET
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November 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
The Wall Street Journal has revealed that the Trump administration is now quietly reversing some key elements of its sweeping “reciprocal” tariff regime, confirming that they were implemented hastily, with little economic rationale or strategic planning. aftinet.org.au/trump-shift-...
The latest UN climate report names Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) as a systemic barrier to climate action. Over $83 billion has already been awarded in investor claims for policies tackling emissions. aftinet.org.au/latest-un-re...
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The latest UN climate report names Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) as a systemic barrier to climate action. Over $83 billion has already been awarded in investor claims for policies tackling emissions. aftinet.org.au/latest-un-re...
AFTINET's Pat Ranald joined the Power from the Ground podcast to discuss the dangers of ISDS giving corporations the power to sue governments over climate and social policies.
Watch: youtu.be/11mH38wKyyU
Listen: spoti.fi/3rOLcgd
Watch: youtu.be/11mH38wKyyU
Listen: spoti.fi/3rOLcgd
From Trade Deal to Corporate Takeover: Threats of Lawsuit Abuse in RCEP
YouTube video by IBON International
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
AFTINET's Pat Ranald joined the Power from the Ground podcast to discuss the dangers of ISDS giving corporations the power to sue governments over climate and social policies.
Watch: youtu.be/11mH38wKyyU
Listen: spoti.fi/3rOLcgd
Watch: youtu.be/11mH38wKyyU
Listen: spoti.fi/3rOLcgd
AFTINET held a webinar recently on how ISDS acts as a barrier to climate action, discussing it in the context of the result of the first Palmer decision. You can watching a recording of the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=76O3...
October 2025 AFTINET Webinar: ISDS - Fossil fuel companies' secret weapon against climate action
YouTube video by AFTINET
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
AFTINET held a webinar recently on how ISDS acts as a barrier to climate action, discussing it in the context of the result of the first Palmer decision. You can watching a recording of the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=76O3...
The Third World Network has criticised the WHO’s draft Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing Annex as legally weak and inequitable, warning it could undermine the fairness principles of the Pandemic Agreement. aftinet.org.au/critics-who-...
November 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The Third World Network has criticised the WHO’s draft Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing Annex as legally weak and inequitable, warning it could undermine the fairness principles of the Pandemic Agreement. aftinet.org.au/critics-who-...
Read and share AFTINET's updated flyer outlining why ISDS is a threat to climate action, even after a tribunal found against Palmer's first case. ISDS' threat to climate action remains: aftinet.org.au/sites/defaul...
November 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Read and share AFTINET's updated flyer outlining why ISDS is a threat to climate action, even after a tribunal found against Palmer's first case. ISDS' threat to climate action remains: aftinet.org.au/sites/defaul...
Palmer has threatened to challenge the findings of the ISDS tribunal that found he was not a Singaporean investor, while pursuing other claims against the Australian government. Now's the time to pressure the government to take stronger action. Sign the petition now! aftinet.org.au/petition-tra...
November 3, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Palmer has threatened to challenge the findings of the ISDS tribunal that found he was not a Singaporean investor, while pursuing other claims against the Australian government. Now's the time to pressure the government to take stronger action. Sign the petition now! aftinet.org.au/petition-tra...
AFTINET convener Pat Ranald outlines in The Guardian how Clive Palmer’s $420B ISDS claims highlight a broader danger of fossil fuel companies using trade rules to block climate action. The system is rigged and needs to change. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Clive Palmer’s multibillion dollar claims make a mockery of a tribunal that allows foreign investors to challenge court decisions | Patricia Ranald
The billionaire’s last three cases are part of a growing global list from fossil fuel companies against government decisions to reduce carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM
AFTINET convener Pat Ranald outlines in The Guardian how Clive Palmer’s $420B ISDS claims highlight a broader danger of fossil fuel companies using trade rules to block climate action. The system is rigged and needs to change. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A group of United Nations experts has urged governments to undertake fundamental reforms of international investment treaties, warning that the current system undermines human rights, environmental protection, and efforts to address the climate crisis. aftinet.org.au/un-panel-isd...
October 30, 2025 at 5:16 AM
A group of United Nations experts has urged governments to undertake fundamental reforms of international investment treaties, warning that the current system undermines human rights, environmental protection, and efforts to address the climate crisis. aftinet.org.au/un-panel-isd...
The US has struck unequal trade deals with four Southeast Asian countries after threatening 50% tariffs. Malaysia and Cambodia have signed one-sided deals favouring US corporate interests, while Thailand and Vietnam have entered “framework” talks. aftinet.org.au/us-announces...
October 29, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The US has struck unequal trade deals with four Southeast Asian countries after threatening 50% tariffs. Malaysia and Cambodia have signed one-sided deals favouring US corporate interests, while Thailand and Vietnam have entered “framework” talks. aftinet.org.au/us-announces...
Australia’s new critical minerals deal with the US could trade away labour, environmental, and Indigenous rights for investment promises. aftinet.org.au/US-australia...
October 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Australia’s new critical minerals deal with the US could trade away labour, environmental, and Indigenous rights for investment promises. aftinet.org.au/US-australia...
AFTINET held a webinar last week on how ISDS acts as a barrier to climate action, discussing it in the context of the result of the first Palmer decision. You can watching a recording of the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=76O3...
October 2025 AFTINET Webinar: ISDS - Fossil fuel companies' secret weapon against climate action
YouTube video by AFTINET
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
AFTINET held a webinar last week on how ISDS acts as a barrier to climate action, discussing it in the context of the result of the first Palmer decision. You can watching a recording of the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=76O3...
The Wall Street Journal has revealed that the Trump administration is now quietly reversing some key elements of its sweeping “reciprocal” tariff regime, confirming that they were implemented hastily, with little economic rationale or strategic planning. aftinet.org.au/trump-shift-...
October 20, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The Wall Street Journal has revealed that the Trump administration is now quietly reversing some key elements of its sweeping “reciprocal” tariff regime, confirming that they were implemented hastily, with little economic rationale or strategic planning. aftinet.org.au/trump-shift-...
It's your last chance to register for AFTINET's webinar this Tuesday October 21 at 1pm AEDT on how ISDS is being used to challenge climate policies worldwide, the next steps in the Clive Palmer cases, and what governments must do. Don't miss out! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
It's your last chance to register for AFTINET's webinar this Tuesday October 21 at 1pm AEDT on how ISDS is being used to challenge climate policies worldwide, the next steps in the Clive Palmer cases, and what governments must do. Don't miss out! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A tribunal has rejected Clive Palmer’s $300B claim after he tried to sue Australia as a “Singaporean investor" but he's challenging the decision and the threat posed by ISDS remains strong. Sign our petition, send a message to your MP and share our explainer leaflet at aftinet.org.au/clive-palmer...
October 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A tribunal has rejected Clive Palmer’s $300B claim after he tried to sue Australia as a “Singaporean investor" but he's challenging the decision and the threat posed by ISDS remains strong. Sign our petition, send a message to your MP and share our explainer leaflet at aftinet.org.au/clive-palmer...
AFTINET's Pat Ranald joined the Power from the Ground podcast to discuss the dangers of ISDS giving corporations the power to sue governments over climate and social policies.
Listen: spoti.fi/3rOLcgd
Watch: youtu.be/11mH38wKyyU
Listen: spoti.fi/3rOLcgd
Watch: youtu.be/11mH38wKyyU
From Trade Deal to Corporate Takeover: Threats of Lawsuit Abuse in RCEP
YouTube video by IBON International
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 5:06 AM
AFTINET's Pat Ranald joined the Power from the Ground podcast to discuss the dangers of ISDS giving corporations the power to sue governments over climate and social policies.
Listen: spoti.fi/3rOLcgd
Watch: youtu.be/11mH38wKyyU
Listen: spoti.fi/3rOLcgd
Watch: youtu.be/11mH38wKyyU
Don't miss AFTINET's webinar on Tuesday October 21 at 1pm AEDT with the latest research on how ISDS is being used to challenge climate policies worldwide, the next steps in the Clive Palmer cases, and what governments must do. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Don't miss AFTINET's webinar on Tuesday October 21 at 1pm AEDT with the latest research on how ISDS is being used to challenge climate policies worldwide, the next steps in the Clive Palmer cases, and what governments must do. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This flyer gives critical information about how fossil fuel companies are using ISDS to deter governments from pursuing vital policies and take climate action. Read and share!
AFTINET has released an updated flyer outlining why ISDS is a threat to climate action, even after a tribunal found against Palmer's first case. Find out why this threat to climate action remains: aftinet.org.au/sites/defaul...
October 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This flyer gives critical information about how fossil fuel companies are using ISDS to deter governments from pursuing vital policies and take climate action. Read and share!
Palmer has threatened to appeal the findings of the ISDS tribunal that found he was not a Singaporean investor, while pursuing other claims against the Australian government. Now's the time to pressure the government to take stronger action. Sign the petition now! aftinet.org.au/petition-tra...
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Palmer has threatened to appeal the findings of the ISDS tribunal that found he was not a Singaporean investor, while pursuing other claims against the Australian government. Now's the time to pressure the government to take stronger action. Sign the petition now! aftinet.org.au/petition-tra...
AFTINET convener Dr Pat Ranald has written an op-ed in The Guardian about Clive Palmer's claim to be a Singaporean investor being dismissed by an ISDS tribunal. While the result is a welcome one, it also highlights the absurdity of the ISDS system.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Clive Palmer’s multibillion dollar claims make a mockery of a tribunal that allows foreign investors to challenge court decisions | Patricia Ranald
The billionaire’s last three cases are part of a growing global list from fossil fuel companies against government decisions to reduce carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
AFTINET convener Dr Pat Ranald has written an op-ed in The Guardian about Clive Palmer's claim to be a Singaporean investor being dismissed by an ISDS tribunal. While the result is a welcome one, it also highlights the absurdity of the ISDS system.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Join us for a lunchtime webinar on Tuesday October 21 at 1pm AEDT with the latest research on how ISDS is being used to challenge climate policies worldwide, the next steps in the Clive Palmer cases, and what governments must do. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Join us for a lunchtime webinar on Tuesday October 21 at 1pm AEDT with the latest research on how ISDS is being used to challenge climate policies worldwide, the next steps in the Clive Palmer cases, and what governments must do. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
AFTINET has released an updated flyer outlining why ISDS is a threat to climate action, even after a tribunal found against Palmer's first case. Find out why this threat to climate action remains: aftinet.org.au/sites/defaul...
October 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
AFTINET has released an updated flyer outlining why ISDS is a threat to climate action, even after a tribunal found against Palmer's first case. Find out why this threat to climate action remains: aftinet.org.au/sites/defaul...
With the tribunal handing down its result this week about Palmer's ISDS claim against Australia, now is the vital time to keep pressure on the government to take action and remove ISDS from existing agreements. Sign the AFTINET petition now! aftinet.org.au/petition-tra...
October 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
With the tribunal handing down its result this week about Palmer's ISDS claim against Australia, now is the vital time to keep pressure on the government to take action and remove ISDS from existing agreements. Sign the AFTINET petition now! aftinet.org.au/petition-tra...
AFTINET convener Pat Ranald shows in The Guardian how Clive Palmer’s $420B ISDS claims highlight a broader danger of fossil fuel companies using trade rules to block climate action. The system is rigged and needs to change. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Clive Palmer’s multibillion dollar claims make a mockery of a tribunal that allows foreign investors to challenge court decisions | Patricia Ranald
The billionaire’s last three cases are part of a growing global list from fossil fuel companies against government decisions to reduce carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
AFTINET convener Pat Ranald shows in The Guardian how Clive Palmer’s $420B ISDS claims highlight a broader danger of fossil fuel companies using trade rules to block climate action. The system is rigged and needs to change. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A tribunal has rejected Clive Palmer’s $300B claim after he tried to sue Australia as a “Singaporean investor". ISDS is broken and still threatens climate action. aftinet.org.au/internationa...
September 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A tribunal has rejected Clive Palmer’s $300B claim after he tried to sue Australia as a “Singaporean investor". ISDS is broken and still threatens climate action. aftinet.org.au/internationa...