Doorstop interview, Brisbane

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Working holidaymakers; Tourism Australia’s new campaign ‘Australia Inc’; Brexit; sugar prices; Craig Laundy; energy policy. 14/03/2019 Simon Birmingham: Thanks so much for coming along. It’s a thrill for me to be back in Queensland today as the Trade and Tourism Minister. In a few moments time I’m going to go into some…

Interview with Nicole Graham on regional ABC 639 North West (South Australia)

Interview with Nicole Graham on regional ABC 639 North West (South Australia) Topics: Tourism Australia’s new working holidaymakers campaign; minimum wage; student climate change rally. Transcript, E&OE 14 March 2019 Narelle Graham: South Australia is making a pitch to bring French, German and UK students for a working holiday on the Neptune Islands in the…

New campaign to boost regional tourism

Joint release with Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman and Assistant Minister for Agriculture Richard Colbeck  The Liberal-National Government has today announced a new campaign to attract more working holiday makers to Australia, helping to support our farmers and boost regional tourism. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said Australia…

New educational tool to educate students about Australia’s trading history

The Liberal-National Government has launched a new educational tool to teach school students about the role and significance trade plays in driving Australia’s economy and building strong relationships with our regional trading partners.   Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Australia’s Trade Through Time website will be a vital tool for…

Even better regions on the way with funding for 330 new regional projects

Joint Release with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack  Regional communities throughout Australia will benefit from 330 new infrastructure projects and community initiatives, as part of a $204.3 million investment under Round 3 of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and…

New campaign to attract more Chinese travellers to Australia

The Liberal-National Government has today launched a new campaign to attract an emerging and lucrative type of Chinese visitor to Australia, commonly known as the free and independent traveller (FIT). Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham today officially launched Tourism Australia’s latest campaign ‘Too Australian for Words’ in an attempt to lure more…

‘Leaders on Asia’ Keynote Address, Asia Society, Sydney – ‘Five years of strengthening Australia through trade and investment’

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Thank you very much Philippa for that welcome and indeed to you and your team for hosting us today and you for your commitment and engagement as leaders within Asia Society. To Doug Ferguson, Phillip, the team from Asia Society, I appreciate your hospitality but more importantly your thought and leadership in this…