'Once great' Libs have lost way on free trade: minister

Key points

• Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the federal opposition has lost touch with the free market beliefs of the Liberal Party. His comments follow a fresh dispute over a trade agreement with the European Union.
• Liberal senior Tim Wilson said on Saturday the proposed deal does not serve the national interest, and he called for better terms for businesses and farmers. Under the agreement struck in March, tariffs on European goods would be removed, along with many Australian exports to the EU.
• Bowen said the government would still work to pass the deal through the Senate.