Enhancing Australia’s role in Pacific infrastructure projects

Joint Release with Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne  The Morrison Government welcomes the passing of legislation that will significantly boost Australia’s ability to support infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific region. The passage of the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Efic) Amendment (Support for Infrastructure Financing) Bill 2019, with the support of Labor, significantly expands…

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Transcript of interview on ABC 891 with David Bevan and Ali Clarke

E&OE… Topics: 2019 Federal Budget; Newstart allowance; Fraser Anning and censure motion.  David Bevan: Let’s welcome to Super Wednesday Simon Birmingham Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and a Liberal Senator. Good morning to you Sir. Simon Birmingham: Good morning. David Bevan: Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Senator good morning to you. Sarah Hanson-Young: Good morning. David…

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Australia registers record monthly trade surplus

The Morrison Government has today welcomed new ABS data showing Australia registered a record $4.8 billion monthly trade surplus for February, highlighting the ongoing strength and international competitiveness of Australia’s export sector. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said this new monthly trade data reinforced the need for the quick ratification of our…

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2019-20 Foreign Affairs and Trade Budget

Joint Release with Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne  The 2019-20 Budget continues the Morrison Government’s commitment to advancing Australia’s national interests by protecting our security and prosperity and providing more opportunities for Australian exporters in an increasingly contested and competitive world. The Morrison Government is deepening its engagement with partners and allies across the…

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Doorstop interview with Minister for Regional Services, Sport and Local Government Bridget McKenzie and CEO of Adelaide Crows Football Club, Andrew Fagan

E&OE… Topics: Community sports infrastructure funding announcement with Adelaide Crows football club; AFLW; Clive Palmer; container deposit scheme.  Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming along today. I’m thrilled to be here at the Adelaide Oval just ahead of the AFLW Grand Final between the Adelaide Crows and Carlton Blues. Its an incredible atmosphere that’s…

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Doorstop interview with Chairman of Port Adelaide Football Club, David Koch, Adelaide

E&OE… Topics: Funding announcement for Port Adelaide Football Club’s AFL premiership game in Shanghai; latest international tourism stats for Australia. Simon Birmingham: Great to be here today with David Koch the chairman of the Port Adelaide Football Club, to announce the three-year support that the Australian Government’s going to provide to the Port Adelaide versus…

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