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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.
As COP30 unfolds in Belém, a study has warned that ISDS rules may make Amazon protection expensive for the very governments trying to save it. aftinet.org.au/new-study-is...
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As COP30 unfolds in Belém, a study has warned that ISDS rules may make Amazon protection expensive for the very governments trying to save it. aftinet.org.au/new-study-is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The UK’s “Tech Prosperity” deal with the US threatens digital rights, taxes and public services — all to please US Big Tech monopolies. aftinet.org.au/us-uk-tech-d...
September 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The UK’s “Tech Prosperity” deal with the US threatens digital rights, taxes and public services — all to please US Big Tech monopolies. aftinet.org.au/us-uk-tech-d...
Trump is threatening tariffs on countries with tech laws that “discriminate” against Big Tech. Countries pursuing tech regulation could face penalties. aftinet.org.au/trump-tariff...
September 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Trump is threatening tariffs on countries with tech laws that “discriminate” against Big Tech. Countries pursuing tech regulation could face penalties. aftinet.org.au/trump-tariff...
A uranium mining project that risked radioactive waste near farms and nature reserves was shut down in Spain. Now, thanks to ISDS, the company wants $1 billion from the Spanish government for being stopped. aftinet.org.au/spain-faces-...
September 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
A uranium mining project that risked radioactive waste near farms and nature reserves was shut down in Spain. Now, thanks to ISDS, the company wants $1 billion from the Spanish government for being stopped. aftinet.org.au/spain-faces-...
The WTO fisheries agreement is in force, but small fishers say it lets the biggest offenders off the hook, addressing illegal and unregulated fishing but not giant trawling vessels conducting overfishing. aftinet.org.au/fishers-orga...
September 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The WTO fisheries agreement is in force, but small fishers say it lets the biggest offenders off the hook, addressing illegal and unregulated fishing but not giant trawling vessels conducting overfishing. aftinet.org.au/fishers-orga...
Alamos Gold is pulling out of Türkiye, selling its controversial Kazdağları gold project after years of protest and an ongoing $1B ISDS claim. aftinet.org.au/turkiye_sett...
September 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Alamos Gold is pulling out of Türkiye, selling its controversial Kazdağları gold project after years of protest and an ongoing $1B ISDS claim. aftinet.org.au/turkiye_sett...
Fossil fuel companies make up nearly half of all ISDS cases this year. They’re suing over policies that reduce emissions. Governments are being forced to pay polluters. aftinet.org.au/record-numbe...
September 15, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Fossil fuel companies make up nearly half of all ISDS cases this year. They’re suing over policies that reduce emissions. Governments are being forced to pay polluters. aftinet.org.au/record-numbe...
The US remains in the WTO despite breaking its rules—using tariffs and blocking dispute resolution—while pushing deregulation for tech firms in global e-commerce talks. aftinet.org.au/us-stays-wto...
September 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The US remains in the WTO despite breaking its rules—using tariffs and blocking dispute resolution—while pushing deregulation for tech firms in global e-commerce talks. aftinet.org.au/us-stays-wto...
Make a donation to AFTINET today and help us continue to monitor and campaign for a trading system that supports human rights, labour rights and environmental sustainability. aftinet.org.au/donate
September 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Make a donation to AFTINET today and help us continue to monitor and campaign for a trading system that supports human rights, labour rights and environmental sustainability. aftinet.org.au/donate