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…
DetailsJoint 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…
DetailsE&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…
DetailsJoint release with the Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Sport Bridget McKenzie South Australian football across all levels is set for a boost with the Morrison Government today announcing funding of $21 million to support two major sporting and recreational facilities across Adelaide. This major funding boost announced in Adelaide includes $15 million to…
DetailsE&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…
DetailsMore Australian businesses will be able to showcase their produce first-hand to the growing China market under a new joint initiative between Austrade, the Australian Football League (AFL) and the Port Adelaide Football Club, to be launched ahead of the upcoming AFL premiership game in Shanghai. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham said…
DetailsJoint Release with the Premier of Tasmania Will Hodgman, Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield and Senator for Tasmania Richard Colbeck The Huon Valley is set to play host to a new world-class tourist attraction, with the Federal Government and the Tasmanian Government teaming up with Dark Lab to back a new project to attract…
DetailsA record 8.5 million overseas tourists made Australia their choice holiday destination last year, pumping a massive $44 billion into the Australian economy, according to the latest international visitor survey results released today. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the tourism industry in Australia continued to boom. “These latest results show an…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Export market development grants (EMDG); Labor’s negative gearing policy; the Greens; One Nation; Budget. Simon Birmingham: The Government is announcing a $60 million boost to the export market development grants. This is an investment in helping Australian exporters to succeed on the world stage. This is building upon incredible success we’ve already had in…
DetailsAustralia and Singapore Ministers met in Sydney today for the 11th meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee (SAJMC). The Ministers acknowledged the longstanding friendship and deep bilateral collaboration anchored in our shared strategic and economic interests, and our shared concern for the security, stability and prosperity of our region. Australia and Singapore share our…
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