Second Protocol to Amend AANZFTA enters into force (as reported by ASEAN Economic Ministers’ statement)

The 57th AEM Meeting joint media statement reports that the Second Protocol to Amend the ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) has entered into force. This is relevant for trade compliance teams managing preferential trade between ASEAN Member States and Australia/New Zealand, as protocol entry-into-force can change applicable rules and procedures under the agreement and may require updates to origin, documentation, or internal trade control processes depending on the protocol’s amendments.