Transcript, E&OE Topics: Chinese Ambassador’s threat of a boycott of Australian produce; Free trade deals with EU and UK. 03 May 2020 Kath O’Sullivan: To discuss the fallout, we’re joined by Trade Minister Simon Birmingham. Was the Chinese Ambassador’s threat of a boycott of Australian produce by Chinese consumers a hollow threat? Simon Birmingham: Look, I…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: Singapore air freight, coronavirus, China trade and investigation. 01 May 2020 Narelle Graham: South Australian Liberal Senator, Simon Birmingham is our Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment federally. Welcome to you. Simon Birmingham: Hello, Narelle, good to be with you. Narelle Graham: Yeah good to be with you too. What is the mood in…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: Return to normal after restrictions; caller Q&A; Twiggy Forest. 01 May 2020 David Bevan: Let’s welcome Senator Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment to the program. Good morning, sir. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David, and what a magnificent week it’s been. David Bevan: What? In terms of rain? Simon Birmingham: Well a magnificent…
DetailsJoint media release The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for Defence 29 April 2020 The Australian Government has acted again to ensure the movement of critical freight such as agricultural produce, medicines and medical equipment can continue. Air…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: Chinese Ambassador’s remarks, investigation into the causes and management of COVID-19 28 April 2020 Tom Elliott: Our next guest is the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator Simon Birmingham. Good afternoon. Simon Birmingham: G’day Tom, good to be with you. Tom Elliott: Well good to be with you too. Now, this threat by…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: Chinese Ambassador’s remarks, investigation into the causes and management of COVID-19; students returning to schools 28 April 2020 Kieran Gilbert: Let’s go live to the Trade and Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham. Minister, thanks so much for your time. I want to start with this- what the Government says is attempted economic coercion…
DetailsTopics: Funding for Wildlife Parks, Zoos and Aquariums; Potential Travel Bubble with New Zealand; China’s Economic Coercion Threat 28 April 2020 Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming along today. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, our Government’s number one priority has been the public health and wellbeing of Australians, to suppress the spread of COVID-19 to…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: $94.6m for Zoos and Aquariums; Policy Dispute with China 28 April 2020 David Penberthy: We’re joined on 5AA Breakfast by the Tourism and Trade Minister, South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham. Senator, good morning to you. Simon Birmingham: Good morning guys. Great to be with you. David Penberthy: You’ve announced a $94.6 million for the…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: China’s Economic Boycott Threat; Chinese Scientists who Studied Bats and Coronaviruses; 28 April 2020 Sabra Lane: Australia is making its displeasure clear of China’s threat of economic retaliation in response to the Federal Government’s push for a global investigation into the source and handling of the coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese ambassador has…
DetailsTopics: Coronavirus, JobKeeper Payments, Zoos, Aquariums, COVIDSafe App 28 April 2020 Samantha Armytage: The Federal Government has given a $94 million lifeline to more than 100 zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks struggling during the coronavirus crisis. The attractions normally draw 20 million visitors a year but had their income cut when restrictions came into place,…
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