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Trade minister heads to US to boost economic ties

Australia's trade minister will meet with American and regional delegations during a trip to the United States in a bid to diversify export markets.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Hard cheese for Australian producers as they fear losing naming rights in EU food fight

Dairy and wine industries urge Canberra to hold the line in resisting restrictions on using terms feta and prosecco

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says prime minister won't visit China unless 'progress' is made

The foreign minister says more progress is needed before the prime minister goes to China.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Trade minister vows to persevere on China ban removal

Following his visit to China, Don Farrell says he's still optimistic of trade restrictions being lifted on Australian products, but it won't happen overnight.

The New Daily · May 14, 2023

PM questions migration attacks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2023

Australian trade minister returns from China trip with agreements to 'step up' dialogue

Trade Minister Don Farrell returns from a two-day trip to China without concessions from Beijing on a raft of trade bans against Australian exports, but says there is "positive momentum" in the countries' relationship.

ABC News · May 13, 2023

Don Farrell invites Chinese commerce minister to visit SA family vineyard after Beijing meeting

The pair agreed to ‘step up’ dialogue to resolve outstanding trade issues and confirmed the review of China’s tariffs on Australian barley was ‘on track’

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2023

Australia, China to build on 'positive momentum' but no major breakthrough after meeting on trade

Australia and China agree to step up dialogue to resolve bitter trade disputes under existing free trade mechanisms, but fail to secure any major breakthrough during ministerial talks in Beijing.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Australia trade minister 'pleased' with trade talks in China

Australia's Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell said on Friday he was "pleased" with his talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on removing trade barriers, but added that his visit was "just another step" in stabilising ties.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Has the big thaw begun? China’s foreign minister will visit Australia

China's Foreign Minister will visit Australia in a fresh sign of improved relations between the nations and the potential end of trade bans

The New Daily · May 12, 2023