The Latest Breaking News from Don Farrell

Hope 'goodwill' will get Australian wine flowing

China could lift trade bans on Australian wine exports by the end of March as the government continues to advocate for the case of a detained writer.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Australia's agriculture exports to India have soared off the back of a free trade agreement while the pact makes products cheaper for consumers at home.

AAP · Dec 28, 2023

Chinese high rollers may soon return to Hunter winery cellar doors

Hunter vineyards are hoping the China wine tariff is dropped in the new year, as a single corporate Chinese tourist can spend $500,000 at the cellar door.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Can the Albanese government turn 2024 into a happy new year despite multiple challenges?

Halfway into its first term, the big question is whether the Albanese government is in a temporary bad patch, or at the beginning of a downhill slide.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

China trade ban may be unwrapped in time for Christmas

China could lift punitive trade bans on Australian exports in time for Christmas as the Albanese government works to steady the diplomatic relationship.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

Australia rocks US market as China chews lobster, beef

Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading to the United States to shore up Australia's critical mineral markets as it works to diversify exports from China.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

Greens stage Senate walkout over Labor’s Israel-Hamas war response

Mehreen Faruqi leads boycott of question time to protest against claimed Albanese government inaction over conflict in Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023

China trade bans may lift in 'very short space of time'

Trade Minister Don Farrell is expecting a "positive outcome" after raising punitive trade sanctions imposed by China with his counterpart in Shanghai.

AAP · Nov 5, 2023

Farrell dashes home from historic China trip as Gallagher gets COVID

There's a need to back up Murray Watt in the Senate.

The Canberra Times · Nov 4, 2023

Anthony Albanese soon will be the first Australian prime minister in 7 years to visit China

Anthony Albanese will soon become the first Australian prime minister in seven years to visit China in recognition of improving bilateral relations

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023