According to the FTA, Australia will ease the visa application process for Chinese citizens. This will encourage more Chinese to choose Australia as their overseas travel destination and create more business opportunities for Chinese agencies organizing tours to Australia.

According to the Chinese luxury Consumer Survey released by Hurun in January, Australia was the most preferred overseas travel destination for wealthy Chinese last year.

Sydney's Opera House viewed from Campbell's Cove at dawn in Sydney on Aug 16, 2013. [Photo/IC]