I will visit Argentina from 13-14 September to represent Australia at the latest G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting. During this meeting I will continue to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to a rules-based and multilateral trading system, and how this is essential for continued economic stability and global prosperity. With the evolving global trading environment, I…
Leading Australian blockchain companies and investors will travel to China as part of an Australian Government-led mission to deepen collaboration and explore growth opportunities within one of the world’s fastest growing technology sectors. Top tier start-ups, scale-ups, venture capitalists, incubators and financial institutions will be represented among the 37 delegates who will visit Austrade’s Shanghai…
The Coalition Government’s Boosting Business Events Bid Fund Program has helped Australia secure another major international event with the Gold Coast winning the rights to host the SportAccord World Sport and Business Summit. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Summit would bring more than 1,500 international travellers from up to…
The Morrison Government welcomes new analysis confirming the real benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) to Australian businesses and the overall economy. New modelling undertaken by economists from Brandeis International Business School and Johns Hopkins University shows Australia is forecast to see $15.6 billion in net annual benefits to national income by 2030 and increases in exports of $29.9…
The Morrison Government has today launched a new campaign to lure more visitors to some of Australia’s lesser known tourist destinations. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham today launched Tourism Australia’s latest campaign UnDiscover Australia to encourage travellers to visit some of the more unusual, unfamiliar and unexpected destinations and experiences on offer…
Joint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison Australia and Indonesia have successfully concluded negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), deepening our economic and security cooperation with one of our major trading partners. A passionate commitment to ensuring open trade with the world, through such free trade deals, is one of the…
This week we will visit Singapore to advance Australia’s trade and investment interests at ASEAN-related ministerial meetings. This will be Minister Birmingham’s first overseas engagement as trade minister and will be an important opportunity to work with Indo-Pacific countries, including our major trading partners, to promote growth and prosperity in our region. We will…
I thank Prime Minister Scott Morrison for appointing me as Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate. Having previously worked across Australia’s wine, tourism and hospitality industries I look forward to again supporting the hardworking Australians whose efforts in trade and tourism underpin so much…
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Board has a new chairperson with Ms Belinda Robinson appointed by Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham. Minister Birmingham said he welcomed the incoming chair and the extensive experience she would bring to the role. “Belinda Robinson’s commitment to education in this country is…
The Turnbull Government’s plan for a more sustainable higher education student loans scheme has passed the Parliament, ensuring future generations have access to study opportunities at Australia’s world-class institutions. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the plan ensured Australia’s higher education loan system was accessible and sustainable. “We’re delivering a record…