The Liberal-National Government has welcomed today’s National Accounts for the September quarter that further reinforce the strong economic benefits of our ambitious trade agenda. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows exports of goods and services rose further in the September quarter to new record highs, with the value of merchandise goods increasing…
DetailsThe Liberal-National Government has ramped-up its support to Australian companies doing business overseas, launching its new Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Agenda. Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne said feedback from industry during the development of the Foreign Policy White Paper suggested areas where the government could enhance the way it engages with business seeking…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC 891, Breakfast with Ali Clarke and David Bevan Topics: Richard Di-Natale suspended from the Senate; Julia Banks; Drilling in the bight 28/11/2018 8:37AM Ali Clarke: It’s a good morning to Mark Butler, Member for Port Adelaide. Mark Butler: Good morning, how are you going? Ali Clarke: Good.…
DetailsThe Liberal-National Government would like to congratulate Aspen Medical and SEAPA who have been awarded the prestigious Australian Exporter of the Year award. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham announced the 2018 Australian Export Award winners at a ceremony in Canberra last night. “Aspen Medical and SEAPA are two great Australian…
DetailsThe Liberal-National Government has today welcomed new data showing Australia’s services exports reached a record $88.0 billion in 2017-18. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham welcomed the new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that showed services exports rose 7 per cent in 2017-18 up from $82.3 billion in the previous…
DetailsJoint media release with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne Today the Liberal National Government is pleased to release Australia’s response to the India Economic Strategy; a blueprint to transform our economic engagement. The Government commissioned Mr Peter Varghese AO to write the report which was released in July…
DetailsThe Liberal-National Government is standing up for the right of Australia’s sugar industry to a competitive environment by taking action in the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding India’s use of sugar subsidies. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the use of domestic subsidies by India had contributed to a significant downturn in…
DetailsI will visit Singapore from 12-14 November to attend the Second Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit with the Prime Minister. RCEP provides an opportunity to further strengthen the regional trade and investment environment and further integrate Australia within the region. RCEP countries account for ten of Australia’s top 15 trading partners and more than 30…
DetailsThe Liberal-National Government through Tourism Australia and one of world’s largest international airline carriers, China Eastern Airlines, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at further growing travel between Australia and China. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said aviation partnerships like this one were critical to bringing more travellers to Australia.…
DetailsEleven major commercial agreements between Australian and Chinese companies worth almost $15 billion over the next five years have been signed today, reflecting the high level of commitment of the Australian business community to continued engagement within China. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the commercial deals spanned across a range of…
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