Bill Shorten has shown he either isn’t across the details or that Labor hasn’t done its homework on the cost of its own policies. On Perth radio this morning Mr Shorten couldn’t tell listeners the cost of Labor’s 45 per cent emissions reduction target. “I can’t…
DetailsJoint Release with Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion The Morrison Government will turbo-charge Australia’s Indigenous tourism sector with the establishment of a new $40 million fund to encourage the development of new and expanding Indigenous owned and operated tourism enterprises. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Fund would build on…
DetailsA re-elected Morrison Government will invest up to $3.7 million to improve the health of the Torrens River and help the South Australian Government establish the new Glenthorne National Park. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said a $2 million investment would drive further Torrens River Recovery initiatives with the Adelaide and Mount…
DetailsSovereign Hill, one of Australia’s most iconic tourist attractions, is set for a major makeover, with the Morrison Government providing $10.1 million to help enhance the outdoor museum’s exhibitions and facilities acknowledging its 50th anniversary next year. Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the funding boost for Sovereign Hill would help…
DetailsMore Aussies than ever before are choosing to holiday at home and are spending record amounts across the country, according to the latest National Visitor Survey. The results show visitor spending by Australians skyrocketed to a record $72.7 billion, an increase of 13 per cent, while Australians took a record 105.6 million domestic overnight trips…
DetailsTasmania’s stunning Freycinet National Park is set for a facelift with a $7.2 million funding injection from the Liberal-National Government for tourism infrastructure upgrades. Federal Minister for Tourism Simon Birmingham said the Freycinet National Park was a “must-see” attraction for domestic and international tourists, with three quarters of visitors to Tasmania’s East Coast region…
Details10 April 2019 The Liberal-National Government has today reached an agreement with Canada to remove unfair restrictions on Australian wine sales in the province of British Columbia. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Canadian Government had agreed to eliminate discriminatory measures that limit opportunities for Australian wine sales in British Columbia, by 1…
DetailsThe Liberal-National Government is backing a $12 million program to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Australia realise their export dreams. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Government’s support for the TradeStart program would help SMEs to export their products and services to new markets around the world. “We recognise…
DetailsMajor boost for Rottnest Island tourism Western Australia’s iconic Rottnest Island is set for a major boost with the Liberal-National Government today announcing $17.2 million for vital infrastructure upgrades to help enhance the visitor experience and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Island. Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said Rottnest Island was…
DetailsHigh value international visitors seeking bespoke and premium tourism experiences will be the focus of a new partnership launched today between Tourism Australia and Australia’s most iconic arts and cultural attractions. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said Cultural Attractions of Australia will help lure more high value travellers and drive visitation to…
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