Transcript, E&OE Topics: Cheng Lei; Australia-China relationship, National Cabinet discussion on borders. 01 September 2020 Michael Rowland: And trade tensions have intensified with China following news of a second investigation into Australian wine exports. It comes on the same day Australia woman Cheng Lei — as we have just mentioned, a journalist working in China…
DetailsTranscript, E&OE Topics: Travel bubbles; State borders Canberra, Australia 29 August 2020 Journalist: How likely is it that we’re going to develop a travel bubble with New Zealand or anyone else? Simon Birmingham: A number of countries in addition to New Zealand have expressed interest in trying to find safe pathways to open up to…
DetailsTranscript Topics: Federal Government amendment to foreign policy rules, nation brand logo. 27 August 2020 Ben Fordham: Now, this is a good call. The Prime Minister is cracking down on foreign interference – he’s introducing new laws aimed at boosting Chinese influence out of Australia. The Federal Government will be able to rip up any…
DetailsTopics: Trade and tourism issues 21/08/2020 07:20AM Anthony Milich: A couple of very special guests this morning. Tim Whetstone, Member of Chaffey. Good morning to you. Tim Whetstone: Morning, Anthony. Anthony Milich: And you brought a friend along to work this morning. Tim Whetstone: I have, and quite an influential one…
DetailsTopics: 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…
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