Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said China notified Australia on Friday that live rock-lobster trade between the countries can restart immediately.

China has lifted a ban on imports of Australian live rock lobsters, Canberra said Friday, demolishing the final barrier in a broader, multibillion-dollar trade war between the countries."This is great news for our live rock lobster producers and fishers here in Australia,

China has notified Australia the rock lobster trade can recommence effective immediately. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have celebrated the win for the $450 million dollar industry.

Australia's live rock lobster exports to China can resume following the removal of trade restrictions. This development highlights the resolution of trade disputes that began in 2020 over Australia's call for a COVID-19 origins inquiry.