Transcript, E&OE Topics: The dispute with China over Australian barley exports. 17 May 2020 David Speers: Simon Birmingham, welcome to the program. Look, you don’t really believe that these trade sanctions from China have nothing to do with Australia calling for an inquiry into the virus, do you? Simon Birmingham: Hello, David, it’s good to be…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: Australian Tourism. 15 May 2020 Lisa Wilkinson: Well, now to a man who spends his days thinking about tourism and his nights or at least tonight, showcasing one of Adelaide’s great tourist attractions, Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham. Good evening to you, minister, before everyone thinks you are standing in front of a…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: Tourism in Australia; China Trade Dispute; Shipbuilding in South Australia. 15 May 2020 Spence Denny: Senator Simon Birmingham, Senator for South Australia, Minister for Trade Tourism and Investment. Good morning to you. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, Spence, and good morning to your listeners. Spence Denny: Good. Can we start by talking about the cruise…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: Tourism Australia’s Live from Aus, interstate travel, international travel, border restrictions. 14 May 2020 Sarah Harris: Well, we’re not supposed to cross state borders just yet, or even travel too far from home for a weekend away, but if everything goes well it won’t be long until we are allowed. And there…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: Australia trade relations with China; COVID-19 Inquiry; Live from Aus. 14 May 2020 Question: Minister, thank you very much for your time. Obviously, a very busy time. How would you currently describe your relationship with China at the moment? In a nutshell, in 20 words or less, how would you describe this…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: Australia-China trade relationship. 13 May 2020 Carrie Bickmore: Trade Minister Simon Birmingham joins us now. Welcome, Minister. Isn’t this the worst possible time to be provoking China? Simon Birmingham: Well, Australia’s a country that always has to stand by our values and make sure that we’re acting in ways that are in our…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: China-Australia trade relationship. 13 May 2020 Nicole Chvastek: Well, the headline is the great brawl with China, and it appears our large trading partner is clearly not impressed at the Prime Minister’s call for an inquiry into the origins and spread of the sometimes fatal and regularly economy wrecking coronavirus pandemic.…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: China-Australia trade relations. 13 May 2020 Patricia Karvelas: I spoke to the Trade and Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham a short time ago. [Excerpt] Minister, welcome. Simon Birmingham: Good to be with you. Patricia Karvelas: You’ve revealed that you’ve requested a phone call with your Chinese Government counterpart over these beef bans, have you got…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: China investigation into Australian barley imports; Australian meat processors licence suspensions. 13 May 2020 Karl Stefanovic: Australia and China are on the brink of an all-out trade war, aren’t they, after Beijing slapped a ban on our beef imports, while it’s feared our dairy, seafood, and wine industries could be next. Allison…
Transcript, E&OE Topics: Licence suspension of Australian beef processors; COVID-19 inquiry. 13 May 2020 Sabra Lane: The Federal Trade Minister is Simon Birmingham. Simon Birmingham, good morning, and welcome to AM. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, Sabra. Sabra Lane: You’ve sought urgent talks with your Chinese counterpart over this snap decision to ban meat from four abattoirs. Has he…