Q&A: How important is the UK-Australia free trade deal?

The UK and Australia have agreed in-principle to a post-Brexit free trade deal amid concerns from British industry and farmers. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA

The UK and Australia have agreed in principle to a post-Brexit free trade deal amid concerns from British industry and farmers.

Details remain sketchy, with officials keen to point out that it should be seen as a stepping stone to broader global agreements.