The 18th century was a turning point for Australia. European exploration across the South Pacific, in particular of the east coast of our great Southern land, ultimately led to European settlement. Subsequent, successive waves of migrants from across Europe and around the world have joined with the first, indigenous Australians to build our modern nation.…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on BBC Radio 4 Today with Justin Webb Topics: Brexit 21/01/2019 6:00pm Justin Webb: There is a practical Brexit meeting today. Simon Birmingham, Australia’s Trade Minister is going to hold talks in London with the International Trade Secretary Liam Fox. And Mr Birmingham has been telling me what is on the…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC Breakfast with Michael Rowland Topics: Brexit; Kelly O’Dwyer; Appointment of Consul-General to Chicago 21/01/2019 7:30am Michael Rowland: As Britain prepares itself for a pending departure from the EU. Australia is monitoring how this impacts bilateral trade. Simon Birmingham is in London where he is meeting British officials about the very…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Channel 7 Sunrise with Samantha Armytage Topics: Brexit 21/01/2019 7:22AM Samantha Armytage: UK Prime Minister Theresa May will return to parliament later today with her so-called plan B for Brexit. Less than a week ago, May’s Brexit deal suffered an historic defeat in parliament – 432 votes to 202, with MPs…
DetailsRemarks at the Australia-UK Chamber Breakfast, London 21 January 2019 Thank you very much Elizabeth. Ladies and gentleman good morning, it is wonderful to be here with you all. Can I commence by acknowledging my dear friend, former parliamentary and cabinet colleague, and Australia’s High Commissioner in London, George Brandis. Thank you…
DetailsI will visit the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland and the United States from 19 to 26 January to pursue Australia’s economic and trade interests with government leaders, business and major international organisations. The UAE is Australia’s largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East and meetings with my UAE counterparts…
DetailsJoint media release with Minister for Agriculture and Water, David Littleproud and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews. Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a new bilateral Wine Agreement and Mutual Recognition Agreement overnight in London, which will help ensure the continued flow of trade post-Brexit. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Brexit; Australia Day. 710am Steve Price: Minister thanks for your time. Simon Birmingham: Good morning Steve, good to be with you. Steve Price: What gives you confidence that we can sail through the middle of this chaos? Simon Birmingham: Well Australia has done all of the preparatory work that we possibly…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Brexit 16/01/19 5.40pm Ross Greenwood: Simon Birmingham is online, thanks for your time Simon. Simon Birmingham: G’day Ross, great to be with you. Ross Greenwood: Can you just explain one thing, you’ve been in these negotiations for a free trade agreement with the UK, does that presume the Brexit does occur. Is…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Brexit; TPP-11; Canadian facing death penalty; Rahaf Alqunun 710am Kim Landers: The Trade Minister is Simon Birmingham, he is also the acting Foreign Minister, and he joins me on the line now. Minister, good morning. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, Kim. Kim Landers: The UK is Australia’s seventh largest trading partner. How much…
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