It is hoped the move will see an increase in tourism between the two countries and a reduction in ticket prices.
Carriers based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now able to operate an extra 14 flights a week to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
The total number of services is 161 with Australian airlines getting an additional 14 flight slots in return to the UAE.
Emirates boasts more than 25% of the traffic between Australia and Europe, according to a report in Reuters.
UAE airlines already have the right to offer unlimited services to other Australian destinations, including Darwin, Cairns, Adelaide and the Gold Coast under existing open access agreements.
Carriers based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now able to operate an extra 14 flights a week to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
The total number of services is 161 with Australian airlines getting an additional 14 flight slots in return to the UAE.
Emirates boasts more than 25% of the traffic between Australia and Europe, according to a report in Reuters.
UAE airlines already have the right to offer unlimited services to other Australian destinations, including Darwin, Cairns, Adelaide and the Gold Coast under existing open access agreements.