Trade Minister Andrew Robb has tabled the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in Parliament, warning opponents of the deal that Australia cannot afford to not sign it.

He has also tabled a 'National Interest Analysis' of the agreement showing why it is in the country's interest.

Tabling the TPP begins the process that will lead to its possible ratification by Parliament.

It is the fourth major trade agreement concluded by the Abbott-Turnbull governments, following the bilateral agreements with Korea, Japan and China.