Top EU official says trade deal about ‘role of Australia in the world’

Key points

• A senior European Commission official says the free-trade deal with Australia serves the interests of both sides in a world shaped by the return of big powers. Stephane Sejourne called the deal a clear win-win worth about $10 billion a year to Australia.
• The Coalition, which includes the Nationals, has called on the Albanese government to renegotiate, arguing it fails beef and lamb producers. Other sectors, including vegetable growers, have urged the Coalition to back the agreement.
• Mr Sejourne said the choice on defence and Pacific ties was a sovereign one for Australia.