The Morrison Government has today launched a new campaign to lure more visitors to some of Australia’s lesser known tourist destinations. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham today launched Tourism Australia’s latest campaign UnDiscover Australia to encourage travellers to visit some of the more unusual, unfamiliar and unexpected destinations and experiences on offer…
DetailsJoint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison Australia and Indonesia have successfully concluded negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), deepening our economic and security cooperation with one of our major trading partners. A passionate commitment to ensuring open trade with the world, through such free trade deals, is one of the…
DetailsThis week we will visit Singapore to advance Australia’s trade and investment interests at ASEAN-related ministerial meetings. This will be Minister Birmingham’s first overseas engagement as trade minister and will be an important opportunity to work with Indo-Pacific countries, including our major trading partners, to promote growth and prosperity in our region. We will…
DetailsI thank Prime Minister Scott Morrison for appointing me as Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate. Having previously worked across Australia’s wine, tourism and hospitality industries I look forward to again supporting the hardworking Australians whose efforts in trade and tourism underpin so much…
DetailsThe Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Board has a new chairperson with Ms Belinda Robinson appointed by Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham. Minister Birmingham said he welcomed the incoming chair and the extensive experience she would bring to the role. “Belinda Robinson’s commitment to education in this country is…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government’s plan for a more sustainable higher education student loans scheme has passed the Parliament, ensuring future generations have access to study opportunities at Australia’s world-class institutions. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the plan ensured Australia’s higher education loan system was accessible and sustainable. “We’re delivering a record…
DetailsJoint release with the Minister for Defence Marise Payne and the Assistant Minister for the Environment Melissa Price Some of Australia’s best scientists and researchers will commence ground-breaking work to address PFAS contamination in the environment, thanks to new research projects announced today by the Turnbull Government. The nine research projects will share in…
DetailsYoung Australians are set for a $1.5 million boost in support from the Turnbull Government to take advantage of the highly respected Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham announced the extra funding in Darwin at the Clontarf Academy at Sanderson Middle School. Minister Birmingham said the Turnbull Government…
DetailsJoint release with Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud New disease fighting technologies and expanding the emerging Australian native food and medicinal agriculture industries are a major focus of new research funding, announced today by the Turnbull-McCormack Government. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said…
DetailsJoint release with Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg The Turnbull Government has backed two major research initiatives to advance Australia’s world-leading energy storage expertise. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg today announced $7.5 million for two new specialist Research Hubs that…
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