Business leaders celebrate new trade deals The Business Council of Australia is confident free trade agreements with India and Britain will create new opportunities for local workers and industries. AAP · Nov 22, 2022
Australian trade deals with India and Britain reach Senate Australian bilateral free trade agreements with India and Britain have entered the Senate with the government pushing to have both deals secured this year The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
Australia hopes meeting between Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping could free up ‘current trading blockages’ with China Trade minister Don Farrell says Australia is ‘open to discussing possible off-ramps that result in a mutually agreed solution’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to give China trade ultimatum at G20 meeting Australia is planning a two-pronged approach to trade in an upcoming meeting with China leader Xi Jinping. The New Daily · Nov 14, 2022
‘The new Paul Hogan’: Australia unveils new tourism ambassador Ruby the Roo Tourism Australia hopes cartoon mascot, voiced by actor Rose Byrne, will entice international travellers The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022
Famous voice behind Tourism Australia’s latest campaign mascot Hollywood actress Rose Byrne has been revealed as the voice behind Tourism Australia's latest brand ambassador Ruby the kangaroo. The computer-generated The New Daily · Oct 11, 2022
Signs China will discuss lifting trade ban, but lobster fishers say diversification crucial After three tough years of the trade war there might finally be some good news for Australian rock lobster fishers, but a lesson about diversification has been learnt whether or not China comes back to the table. ABC News · Oct 11, 2022
Australia focusing on renewables in Japan Australia's trade minister is travelling to Japan and South Korea to discuss strengthening renewable energy technology and the critical mineral sector. AAP · Oct 9, 2022
Greens urge Labor to redirect fossil fuel subsidies to renewables in budget – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022
EU trade deal could be inked by 2024 A delegation from the European Union has met with Australian officials to discuss finalising a free trade deal between both markets. AAP · Sep 19, 2022
Britain pledges nuclear submarines support Britain stands ready to help Australia with a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, UK international trade minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan says. AAP · Sep 2, 2022
Friend or foe: what world leaders think of Liz Truss The probable next prime minister attracts mixed reactions abroad, from dislike in Moscow to irritation in France to positivity in Australia and Japan The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022
Australia-EU free trade agreement back on track with Albanese government, ambassador says Australia’s climate policy, reset with France and tough stance on Ukraine invasion cited as reasons for ‘renewed sense of urgency’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2022
What’s climate got to do with electoral reform? More than you might think What do electoral laws, social media, climate change and secure work have in common? The Conversation · Jul 19, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2022 Climate 200: man behind teal MPs warns Labor not to hobble independents with electoral spending cap Byron Fay says he supports government plan if it doesn’t benefit major parties while hindering political newcomers
The New Daily · Jul 11, 2022 Paul Bongiorno: Truth in politics – now that would be something The Albanese government is determined to prevent oligarchs like billionaire miner and developer Clive Palmer from distorting future federal elections.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022 China’s foreign minister says Coalition government was ‘root cause’ of hostility to Australia In meeting with Penny Wong after G20 summit Chinese foreign minister says past Australian governments ‘root cause’ of strained relations
The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2022 Labor aims to legislate spending caps and truth in advertising, says Don Farrell Special minister of state signals ambitious suite of electoral reforms to be rolled out before next election
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022 Penny Wong: China and Australia take ‘first steps towards stabilising relationship’ Foreign affairs minister meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at G20 in Bali to push for end to ‘coercive’ sanctions
ABC News · Jul 7, 2022 Anthony Albanese said Coalition cuts to the AEC restricted people voting in the Northern Territory. Is he correct? The Prime Minister has claimed cuts to the Australian Electoral Commission under the previous government "restrict[ed] people voting in the Territory" because it reduced the number of staff "who were working ... to get people on the roll".
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2022 Penny Wong to meet Chinese minister in sign of thawing relations between Australia and China Following days of speculation, China’s foreign ministry confirmed the meeting after Wong signalled she was open to a direct conversation
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2022 Penny Wong says she is open to meeting with Chinese counterpart at G20 Foreign minister confirms Australia’s willingness to engage with China but insists ‘coercive’ trade sanctions must be scrapped
AAP · Jul 6, 2022 Wong open to meeting with China at G20 Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the opportunity for talks with her Chinese counterparts is on the table at the G20 meeting in Bali this week.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2022 Australian superannuation industry leaders to visit Indonesia to turbocharge business ties Former Labor frontbencher Greg Combet says group will examine viability of infrastructure investment opportunities as Australia tries to move past its reliance on China
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2022 Australian trade minister offers ‘compromise’ with China over anti-dumping tariffs Australia is proceeding with trade disputes in WTO but Don Farrell says other options may emerge in talks between two countries