Indonesian Journal of Business Analytics (IJBA)
Vol. 5 No. 5 (2025): October 2025

Implementation of the Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) within the International Free Trade Framework

Muhammad Akmal Cahya Fuady (Unknown)
Megahnanda Alidyan Kresnawati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) during the 2020–2024 period through the perspective of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) theory. The research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach, drawing on secondary data from academic literature, official government reports, and bilateral trade statistics. The findings indicate that the implementation of IA-CEPA has produced positive impacts, including increased trade volume, expanded market access, and enhanced cooperation in the fields of investment and services. Nevertheless, challenges persist in the form of uneven benefits between Indonesia and Australia, non-tariff barriers, and Indonesia’s limited institutional capacity. These findings highlight that the effectiveness of an FTA is determined not only by the substance of the agreement itself but also by the domestic readiness of participating countries to manage the transition toward trade liberalization.

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Journal Info

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ijba

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Indonesian Journal of Business Analytics (IJBA) is a peer-reviewed journal providing a space for both practitioners and academics for disseminating research results that work in Business Analytics and related fields. IJBA provides an outlet for the increasing flow of interdisciplinary research ...