Australia’s trade chief is calling on farmers and businesses alike to tell the Coalition what the $10bn-a-year free trade deal with the EU “means to you” amid concerns the opposition may try to sink it in parliament.

The minister will urge the private sector to back the Australia-Europe agreement against Coalition attempts to stop it in the pursuit of headlines.

Australia’s trade chief is calling on farmers and businesses alike to tell the Coalition what the $10bn-a-year free trade deal with the EU “means to you” amid concerns the…