Rebuilding Australian tourism

Joint media release The Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment 19 January 2020   Tourism businesses and fire-affected communities around the country will receive much needed support from the Morrison Government’s National Bushfire Recovery Fund today through an initial $76 million tourism recovery package…

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New data highlights importance of tourism

Media release 17 January 2020 Australia’s tourism sector demonstrated strong growth in the year to September 2019, according to the latest International Visitor Survey and National Visitor Survey data, underscoring the importance of the tourism industry to Australia’s economy. Today’s release from Tourism Research Australia for the year ending September 2019 shows that Australians took…

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Australia’s free trade deal with Hong Kong commences

Joint media release Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment The Hon Mark Coulton MP, Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government, Assistant Trade and Investment Minister 17 January 2020   More opportunities for Australian businesses and farmers will commence today with the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement entering into…

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More tariff cuts under Australia’s free trade deals

Australian farmers and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of our free trade agreements with new tariff cuts kicking-off today in our major export markets. Federal Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said the latest round of tariff cuts under our trade agreements with China and South Korea as well as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) would…

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Tourism continues to boost regional economies

Joint media release Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Senator the Hon Jonathon Duniam, Assistant Minister for Regional Tourism 09 December 2019   Australia’s Tourism sector continues to provide a major boost to regional Australia, according to the new data released today by the Morrison Government. Commissioned by Tourism Research…

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Record quarterly trade surplus

Media release 03 December 2019   Australia’s export sector continues to go from strength-to-strength with new data out today showing Australia registered a record quarterly trade surplus in the September quarter. New data released today from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that Australia posted a record $21.1 billion trade surplus in the September 2019…

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Showcasing Australia’s credentials as a leading business events destination

Media release 03 December 2019 Over 100 business event decision-makers and planners from across the globe will descend upon Perth this week to take part in Tourism Australia’s signature incentive event, Dreamtime. Held every two years, this event highlights the unique attractions and premium experiences Australia has to offer as a leading business events destination. Federal…

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Recognising Australia’s exceptional exporters

Joint media release Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment The Hon Mark Coulton, Assistant Trade and Investment Minister 03 December 2019 Australia’s top exporters have tonight been honoured for the significant contribution they make to our economy at the 57th Australian Export Awards in Canberra. Minister for Trade, Tourism and…

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