Topics: Trade and tourism in South Australia; Cross-border restrictions; International students pilot program 20/08/20 Question: What have you thought of the recovery of regional Australia from COVID- in terms of tourism so far? Simon Birmingham: There’s a real buoyancy in regional tourism right now as a result of the fact that people from…
DetailsTopics: China-Australia trade relations 20/08/20 7:36AM Jordan Curtis: It’s starting to look like China has it out for Australian BWS – that’s barley, wine and steak. Firstly they put tariffs on barley, then limits on Australian beef exports as well, and now they’re coming after the wine. I’m joined by Senator Simon Birmingham, Minister…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: Wine-dumping allegations, Australia’s relationship with China 18 August 2020 Jules Schiller: Of course, the anti-dumping investigation into wine is part of a growing trade tension with China. They’ve suspended some beef imports, they’ve imposed tariffs on our barley, warned students and tourists that it’s not safe to travel to Australia because of…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: China-Australian relations, Australian wine industry; state border closures 18 August 2020 Patricia Karvelas: Well, China’s Government has announced an investigation into Australian wine exports for alleged dumping. The Commerce Ministry says bottles of Australian wine under two litres will be the focus of a one-year investigation. Earlier this year, China concluded an…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: China’s anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine imports. 18 August 2020 Simon Birmingham: Well, thanks very much for coming along. Chinese authorities have today announced they are commencing an investigation into claims of dumping of Australian wine into the Chinese market and they’ve also advised the Australian Government that they are considering…
DetailsTopics: Pilot Program for International students, inter border medical support, Rex Patrick concerns re China’s consulate in Adelaide. 17/08/20 8:37AM David Bevan: Coming up in a moment, Senator, Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade Tourism and Investment; what can he tell us about this deal that’s been hatched? I mean that not in a…
DetailsTopics: Pilot Program for International Students Entering Australia; Rex Patrick’s Comments Regarding the Chinese Consulate in Adelaide. 17/08/20 7:38AM Will Goodings: These issues will be watched on closely by our next guest, South Australian Senator and Federal Trade Minister, Simon Birmingham, who joins us. Does that sound over the top to you,…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: Qatar Airways flights from Adelaide to Doha; Clean Seas; COVID-19 vaccine; JobKeeper and JobSeeker. 16 August 2020 Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming along today. I’m thrilled to be here with the South Australian Minister for Trade and Investment, Stephen Patterson, and it’s wonderful to do my first public event…
DetailsTopics: Tourism Industry; State Border Closures; New Zealand-Australia Travel; Unemployment Rate; Ruby Princess Inquiry. 14/08/20 07:33AM Peter Stefanovic: Well, as I mentioned, we are joined now by the Trade and Tourism Minister, Simon Birmingham; he joins us live now. Minister, good morning. Good to see you, thanks so much for joining us. So, as we’ve…
DetailsTopics: Tourism industry recovery 14/08/20 07:24AM Natalie Barr: Well, new figures reveal the devastating impact coronavirus has had on Australia’s tourism sector. Domestic tourism fell by $11.7 billion in April and May, compared to the same time last year. Overnight trips dropped by 67 per cent and overnight spending was down by $4.8 billion. One…
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