TRADE
AUSTRALIA and New Zealand could work on joint --free-trade and visa agreements together in an attempt to calmly steer the region through the shock waves of Britain's exit from the European Union. 
Malcolm Turnbull said one of his first actions as a re-elected prime minister would be to meet with this counterpart John Key to discuss a common approach to the "considerable" implications of Brexit.
"There are big issues in terms of the access of Australians and New Zealanders to Europe and indeed to the -United Kingdom - a lot of -issues to work on," he said.
Such a plan would ensure the interests of Australians and New Zealanders and businesses in each country were protected as Europe went through this significant change, he said.Meanwhile, the Council of Financial Regulators - including the Treasury, Australian Securities and Investments Commission and Australian Prudential Regulations Authority - will prepare a report on likely consequences of the -decision to be delivered next week to the government.