E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: IA-CEPA; Peter Gleeson: You’ve recently obviously been to Indonesia to sign that trade deal, how important. Is that trade deal to this country? Simon Birmingham: Hi Peter it’s good to be with you and yes I got back from Jakarta this morning. This is a very important trade deal.…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: IA-CEPA; Julie Bishop; Preselection and MP retirements Simon Birmingham: Good morning Deb. This is a great deal for both Australia and Indonesia. You know, Indonesia is currently the 16th largest economy in the world but is forecast to grow into potentially the fourth biggest economy. It’s right on our doorstep and this…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: IA-CEPA; MP retirements. Paul Kennedy: We’ve heard from a few producers on this already the same citrus growers among other farmers are happy with the pending deal, how significant is it going to be for our farmers to have tariffs lifted? Simon Birmingham: Well good morning Paul, great to be with you.…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Your Excellency Mr Vice President, thank you for honouring us with your presence today. Excellencies, Ministers, Ambassador, my parliamentary colleague and predecessor as Minister, Steve Ciobo, distinguished leaders of business, industry. Good morning, selamat pagi. This is an historic occasion. The signing of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement brings our two…
DetailsOp Ed Today in Jakarta, I will sign the historic Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, commonly known as IA-CEPA. The deal marks a new chapter in Australia’s partnership with one of our closest friends and neighbours. Indonesia offers significant economic opportunities right on our doorstep. Our neighbour has one of the fastest-growing economies…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: IA-CEPA; MP retirements. Sabra Lane: Senator Birmingham joins us now, good morning and welcome to AM. Simon Birmingham: Good morning Sabra, great to be with you. Sabra Lane: In the past deals, leaders of the nations involved have been on hand to witness the signing of the agreement, that won’t happen today,…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: IA-CEPA. Laura Jayes: Now the Trade Minister Simon Birmingham joins us live now. Minister thanks so much for your time why is this trade agreement so good for Australia? Simon Birmingham: Well good morning guys, apologies the visual link is not working. This is a great agreement for Australia and for…
DetailsJoint Release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison Australia and Indonesia have today signed the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), starting a new chapter of cooperation and deeper economic management in one of our most important relationships. Bolstering economic ties between our nations will create new trade opportunities for Australian and Indonesian businesses, boost two-way…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Christopher Pyne resignation, Indonesia Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Simon Birmingham: Thank you very much for coming out on a sweltering Adelaide day. Tomorrow I will leave to travel to Jakarta in Indonesia for the signing of the Australia Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. This is an agreement that will provide deep…
DetailsChristopher Pyne leaves a legacy that will deliver enduring benefits to people across South Australia and right around Australia, for decades to come. Campaigning under the slogan “Pyne delivers” he didn’t disappoint, delivering in spades. From an array of local projects, most notably the ARC community leisure hub at Campbelltown, through to the re-establishment…
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