Transcript, E&OE Topics: Free trade agreement with Indonesia; Newstart payment; JobSeeker payment; China. 08 May 2020 David Bevan: Senator Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, good morning to you. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David. I feel like I should start by saying mate. David Bevan: Yeah, mate. Now, the- we’re happy to take calls but…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: Future of domestic travel in Australia. 07 May 2020 Gareth Parker: The Federal Tourism Minister is Simon Birmingham. Minister, good morning. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, Gareth. Good to be with you. Gareth Parker: So that’s sort of the internal state debate which I’m going to come back to. But it seems that you and…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: International Freight Assistance Mechanism; South Australian Exports; Adelaide University; Naval Group pay rises. 06 May 2020 Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming over today. It’s great to be here with the Premier, with Minister Ridgway, and with the team from Pak Fresh, Singapore Airlines, and Darren Thomas from the Thomas Foods.…
DetailsTranscript, 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…
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…
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