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Justin Brown

Justin Brown is a former Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade official. He was Deputy Secretary in the Department with oversight of the trade and economic agenda. He served as Australia's chief negotiator in the CPTPP (TPP-11) negotiations and was involved in several negotiations on trade and climate change during his career. His most recent overseas assignment was as Ambassador to the EU and NATO in Brussels and he was previously High Commissioner to Canada.

Articles by Justin Brown (10)

Justin Brown 15 Jul 2024

What next for UK trade relations with the EU?

The ushering in of new blood in Westminster promises less ideology on trade, but no fewer red lines.
Justin Brown 30 May 2024

Fibs, squibs, and trading digs

Is it any wonder the public is often bemused about the merits of trade policy?
Justin Brown 30 Oct 2023

Dashed hopes for Australia, Europe still has blind spots on trade

The collapse of FTA negotiations illustrates that protectionist sentiment is still powerful in the bloc.
Justin Brown 23 Jan 2023

How will China’s punitive trade restrictions against Australia end?

Good vibes could turn into a solution – but if China demands a quid pro quo, reaching agreement will be complex.
Justin Brown 10 Oct 2022

EU in the driver’s seat on Indo-Pacific trade deals

Is the New Zealand–European Union free trade agreement an omen for Australia’s negotiations?
Justin Brown 11 May 2022

The case for rejuvenating DFAT

Foreign ministries no longer monopolise a country’s global voice. But some practical fine tuning will enhance diplomacy.
Justin Brown 23 Mar 2022

Trade policy agenda facing new drivers

More than ever, Australia’s national security and economic resilience goals need integrating with smart trade policy.
Justin Brown 21 Sep 2021

Australia-India trade deal: An early harvest or cherry picking?

A pragmatic tone appears to distinguish the revived talks. Ambitious, not so much.
Justin Brown 29 Sep 2016

Revitalising the multilateral trading system