Trade Minister Don Farrell has interrupted an overseas holiday to fly to Brussels for talks regarding a free trade agreement with the European Union.
Australia has warned Europe in negotiations that it will lose access to critical minerals unless it makes concessions on agriculture.
The European Union’s position would need to shift significantly, and it is unlikely a resolution will be reached in the next two weeks.
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