Doorstop interview

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview Topics: Brexit 07/12/2018 9:00AM   Journalist: What is the Brexit deal going to mean for trade relations between Australia and the UK?   Simon Birmingham:     Australia welcomes the certainty that the proposal before the UK Parliament would provide for the continued access to markets during the transition period. This will keep…

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Taking action on trade barriers

Joint release with Minister Littleproud, Minister Andrews and Assistant Minister Coulton  The Liberal-National Government has today launched a new Action Plan to help Australian farmers and businesses tackle trade barriers, helping them get their goods into overseas markets faster, with greater ease and at a lower cost.   Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon…

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Interview on ABC 891, Breakfast with David Bevan

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC 891, Breakfast with David Bevan Topics: Malcolm Turnbull; Energy policy; Gareth Evans comments on the US and China 5/12/2018 8:37AM   David Bevan:               Well it’s Wednesday which means it’s time for super Wednesday when we gather Federal MP’s from South Australia. Movers and shakers Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade,…

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Strong trade outcomes help underpin Australia’s strong economy

The Liberal-National Government has welcomed today’s National Accounts for the September quarter that further reinforce the strong economic benefits of our ambitious trade agenda.   Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows exports of goods and services rose further in the September quarter to new record highs, with the value of merchandise goods increasing…

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Interview on RN Drive with Patricia Karvelas

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on RN Drive with Patricia Karvelas Topics: Malcolm Turnbull; US-China Trade; Religious Freedoms 03/12/2018 6:00PM   Patricia Karvelas:         Simon Birmingham is the Trade Minister. He joins us on RN Drive. Welcome.   Simon Birmingham:     Hello Patricia, good to be with you   Patricia Karvelas:         We will come to your portfolio soon but…

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Interview on ABC News Breakfast with Michael Rowland

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC News Breakfast with Michael Rowland Topics: Malcolm Turnbull; US-China trade   03/12/2018 7:00AM   Michael Rowland:  The former prime minister not pulling any punches there speaking to Fran Kelly. Trade Minister Simon Birmingham joins us now from Canberra. Good morning to you.     Simon Birmingham:  Good morning Michael.   Michael Rowland:  What…

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Helping Australian businesses engage with the world

The Liberal-National Government has ramped-up its support to Australian companies doing business overseas, launching its new Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Agenda.   Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne said feedback from industry during the development of the Foreign Policy White Paper suggested areas where the government could enhance the way it engages with business seeking…

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