The Federal Government is determined to pursue free trade deals with key Asian countries after two separate industries blamed job cuts on stiff competition from the region.
BP Australasia has announced 355 people will lose their jobs by the end of the year because of the emergence of export-based refineries in Asia operating on a lower cost base.
And 180 workers are also set to lose their jobs at cigarette producer Philip Morris, which is moving its Melbourne operations to South Korea by the end of the year.
more: Government defends free trade deals with key Asian countries
The Federal Government is determined to pursue free trade deals with key Asian countries after two separate industries blamed job cuts on stiff competition from the region.
BP Australasia has announced 355 people will lose their jobs by the end of the year because of the emergence of export-based refineries in Asia operating on a lower cost base.
And 180 workers are also set to lose their jobs at cigarette producer Philip Morris, which is moving its Melbourne operations to South Korea by the end of the year.
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