The Latest Breaking News from Don Farrell

Don Farrell says ‘de-escalation’ will benefit exporters ahead of trade talks in Beijing

‘We want everything back to the way it was’, says Don Farrell but cautions that problems won’t be fixed overnight

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Any concession on prosecco, feta an economic 'disaster'

Naming rights for prosecco and cheese should not be open to negotiation as Australia and the EU wrangle to secure a free trade deal, the coalition says.

AAP · Apr 24, 2023

Australia’s trade minister hopeful China bans will end but warns against putting ‘all our eggs in one basket’

Don Farrell has dismissed talk of any Australian policy shift after breakthrough reached on barley exports

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023

Australia, China officials meet over trade sanctions

A round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.

The New Daily · Apr 4, 2023

Australian and Chinese officials to hold critical trade negotiations in China next week

Assistant trade minister, Tim Ayres, says he does not believe Aukus plans will disrupt efforts to stabilise the relationship

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2023

Albanese optimistic on Chinese trade sanctions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he's still hopeful of clearing Chinese trade sanctions on Australian goods.

The New Daily · Mar 27, 2023

PM hopeful of movement on Chinese trade sanctions

Australia is hoping to take another step in the reduction of trade sanctions imposed by Beijing as an assistant minister prepares to head to China.

AAP · Mar 26, 2023

Export boost near after UK trade pact clears hurdle

Britain has moved one step closer to ratifying the free trade agreement with Australia, paving the way for tariffs to be cut and business access expanded.

AAP · Mar 24, 2023

Teary PM reveals voice question, pleads for support

An emotional Anthony Albanese has revealed the wording of a referendum question to change the constitution and enable an Indigenous voice to parliament.

AAP · Mar 22, 2023

Thousands of Australians will not be able to vote in Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum

Thousands of people — including a significant number of First Nations Australians — will be prevented from voting on the referendum to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament if amendments to the referendum machinery bill are voted down in the Senate.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023