The personal attacks directed to the Liberal Party and our supporters by Dan Andrews are dangerous, offensive and unbecoming. He should strongly reflect on his words and be better. His language shows an inability to argue facts or debate important details of constitutional change
The Australian flag flying above Parliament House has a gaping hole in it. We should have pride in our flag and I hope the Prime Minister
@AlboMP
will fix this
Congratulations to my friend
@PiyushGoyal
on your appointment as India’s Sherpa for the
#G20
. 🇦🇺 looks forward to our continued collaborative and constructive engagement with 🇮🇳 in the
#G20
. The G20 is an important multilateral forum for global economic cooperation.
At today’s
#CPTPP
Commission, hosted by
@nishy03
, we decided to commence an accession process with the United Kingdom. The economic and strategic heft of the
#CPTPP
will be strengthened through the accession of high quality, high ambition economies.
Welcome this first engagement with EU Commissioner
@jwojc
. 🇦🇺 & the 🇪🇺 share ambition for trade liberalisation and sustainable agriculture, and high standards for producing safe and healthy food. Look forward to concluding an ambitious 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 FTA
All students who come to Australia are welcome. They have the right to live in a safe, supporting environment, just like everyone else. We are all dealing with COVID-19 together. My message to our international students is: you are our friends.
#InThisTogether
Australia today signed a landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom that will make 🇦🇺 exports to the 🇬🇧 cheaper, create new opportunities and further strengthen the special relationship between our two countries.
Finalising the quickest FTA Australia has negotiated during a pandemic requires real commitment from both sides. We are almost there. Would make a great Xmas present for both nations. Thanks
@annietrev
for two days of real progress.
Andrew Giles said community safety was his number one priority and yet he didn’t turn up for three crucial meetings dealing with the court case that led to 149 hardened criminals being released into the community
Shocked to learn about this terrible attack, having recently met with
@MohamedNasheed
. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Australia stands with the Maldives.
Australia is welcoming back international students. Today I met with students in New Delhi who are planning to come to Australia. We discussed the first class education opportunities in Australia and initiatives like our current visa fee refund.
Yesterday I agreed with my good friend,
@PiyushGoyal
to resume negotiations for an 🇦🇺-🇮🇳 FTA.
We agreed to an exchange offers by the end of October, an interim agreement by Christmas and a full agreement by the end of 2022.
Congratulations to my good friend
@trussliz
on her appointment as Foreign Secretary. The important work we have done together on our 🇦🇺🇬🇧 FTA shows her commitment to trade liberalisation.
I had an Aus-UK FTA morning tea today, where I tried a Penguin. I have to say it’s hard to beat a classic Tim-tam. What do you think
@BorisJohnson
and
@trussliz
?
30,000 tonnes of Australian barley arrived in Mexico for Heineken’s beer brewing, creating new opportunities for Australian farmers and businesses. Our Govt is committed to helping expand Australia’s export market
@D_LittleproudMP
@EmbaMexAus
🇦🇺+ 🇮🇳 have a vibrant trading partnership focused on resources, education, agriculture and more. Thanks to Minister of Commerce & Industry
@PiyushGoyal
for a great discussion on making our economic relationship even stronger.
Released today: the Update to the India Economic Strategy to 2035 is a roadmap to lifting 🇮🇳 into our top three export markets by 2035, and making India the third largest destination in Asia for outward 🇦🇺 investment. More ➡️
Paying tribute to
@tcotchin9
who announced his retirement today from
@Richmond_FC
. Thanks for the memories and everything you did for the club and the sport we love
#GoTigers
Today the Australian Parliament passed legislation to establish a National
#Redress
Scheme for the survivors of child sexual abuse. I made a promise to the indomitable Leonie Sheedie from
@CLAN_AU
that when this happened I would cut my tie in half and send it to her.
I'm pleased to see the Government will now act to hoist a new flag above Parliament House. I hope their long list of excuses for the poor condition of the current flag will not delay this happening. Let's also hope we don't go through this again.
Congratulations to Sir Ian
@BeefyBotham
on his appointment as UK trade envoy to Australia. I'm looking forward to finalising the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement as much as I'm looking forward to the Ashes series.
Great first meeting in DC w/
@USTradeRep
@AmbassadorTai
. We shared perspectives on digital trade in the Indo-Pacific, perspectives on responding to trade challenges from non-market economies, supply chains and on strengthening 🇦🇺🇺🇸 bilateral trade.
🇯🇵 is a longstanding & trusted trading partner for 🇦🇺 & we are both advocates for a free & fair global trading regime. Met with Ministers Kajiyama &
@nishy03
to discuss shared opportunities & challenges incl. promoting rules-based trade, the CPTPP & the benefits for businesses.
Today, education ministers signed the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration setting our nation’s goals in education for the next ten years and acknowledging the importance of indigenous education.
Our national plan will allow Australians to see their loved ones and travel interstate. Once we reach 80% vaccinations we will look to establish further travel bubbles with the Pacific, UK, US and others.
Thanks
@VDombrovskis
. We share values with the EU & commitment to multilateralism, rules-based, free trade and sustainable development.
Look forward to concluding an ambitious & comprehensive 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 FTA to bring mutual benefits and support COVID19 recovery.
#AUSEUFTA
The UAE is 🇦🇺's number one trading partner in the Middle East & I am pleased to announce 🇦🇺 & 🇦🇪 are pursuing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
The Australian sugar industry is going to benefit enormously from the 🇦🇺-🇬🇧 FTA. This means more jobs in regional Australia. Just another example of how the 🇦🇺-🇬🇧 FTA will deliver
@AusHCUK
@dfat
@DFAT_TradeTalk
The Opposition Leader, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, has announced his Shadow Ministry, and I am honoured to be asked to serve as Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.
Further discussions with UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss on Friday night. Good progress continues to be made. We will talk every Friday until early June as we work to reach an agreement that delivers for both countries.
Important meetings today with President of Vietnam HE Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Prime Minister HE Pham Binh Minh and Trade Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade HE Nguyen Hong Dien as well as the business community to further strengthen 🇦🇺🇻🇳 trade and investment relationship
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is an outstanding candidate and will bring a depth of experience as a Minister and leader in international organisations to the role of WTO Director-General. Australia now looks forward to finalising the selection process as soon as possible.
Today I addressed the
@TourismAus
#DestAus21
conference and encouraged every Australian to
#holidayherethisyear
and support our wonderful tourism industry. Your country needs you to take a holiday!
India has no better friend than Australia and our bilateral relationship continues to grow from strength to strength. Australia and India want to progress on a free trade agreement that reflects the strength of the economic relationship.
Singapore and Australia are progressing a green economy agreement that will see the free flow of environmental technologies between our two countries. Through these technologies we will reduce emissions and meet our climate goals. Read more here:
Meeting with the 🇮🇩 Minister for Trade
@MendagLutfi
, to explore ways to increase Australia and Indonesia’s cooperation on regional and multilateral trade issues and discuss progress under the 🇮🇩-🇦🇺 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Asked to answer, in one word, whether Australians could still expect the $275 cut from pre-election prices, Dr Chalmers said: "Yep, it's in the budget." He now says he didn’t hear the question.
Proud that our Government has committed $1.2 million to continue its support of the
@AFL
’s Bachar Houli Program that builds social cohesion through sport. Bachar is a
@Richmond_FC
legend and inspirational leader for Muslim Australian youth
@afldiversity
Congratulations to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organization. I look forward to working closely with Dr Okonjo-Iweala and other Members to reform the WTO and ensure it delivers meaningful outcomes for Australian exporters.
Australia is working with Japan to promote a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. A great discussion with Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Motegi about our shared strategic interests and deep economic complimentary
@MofaJapan_en
The Republic of Korea is Australia’s 4th largest trading partner & a close friend in the region. It was great to meet
@MyungheeYoo1
to discuss our shared interests in regional trade rules & WTO reform, & how we can further enhance the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Although a temporary setback, the postponement of
#MC12
must steel our resolve.
Thanks to
@NOIweala
for your strong leadership.
Our ambassadors have the authority: they must use it to secure the outcomes on pandemic response, fisheries and agriculture that are within our grasp.
Today I launched the ‘Blueprint for Trade and Investment with Indonesia’ at a roundtable of CEO’s from 🇦🇺 & 🇮🇩. There are many opportunities to deepen 🇦🇺-🇮🇩 trade & investment & capitalise on our Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to support a shared economic recovery
Was the election won on a lie? ‘And one of the things that I've done is to be upfront with people. I want to make sure..don't create circumstances whereby there's a view..we're going to do things that we're not going to..we're not going to interfere with the legislated tax cuts.’
Meeting in Geneva today, the Chair and Vice-Chairs of
#MC12
committed to not let the momentum slip.
We must reconvene
#MC12
as soon as physically possible.
@wto
@NOIweala
🇦🇺 & the 🇪🇺 agree rules-based, free & open trade in the Indo-Pacific is critical to economic prosperity & regional stability. I welcome the new Joint Communication on an EU Indo-Pacific Strategy & look forward to concluding an 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 Free Trade Agreement
@VDombrovskis
@vonderleyen
Farewelling His Excellency Kwok Fook Seng, High Commissioner for Singapore, after five and a half years in 🇦🇺. His work has greatly enhanced the 🇦🇺🇸🇬 relationship.
70 years ago today, Australia signed the
#ANZUSTreaty
with the United States. We are longstanding partners, and in addition to our strong security ties, we also share a significant trade & investment relationship.
Australian farmers and businesses will get more opportunities to reach new markets and create more jobs through global trade as Peru becomes the eighth economy to bring the CPTPP into force.
@embauslima
@dfat
As Minister for Education, an important meeting with stakeholders: the students from Skipton Primary School in my electorate of
#Wannon
. Lots of great questions about politics from a wonderful group of kids.
An excellent meeting with
@SecRaimondo
today discussing how to support an Indo-Pacific that is resilient, stable and prosperous. From critical minerals to digital trade and an Indo-Pacific economic framework, it was a comprehensive and productive discussion.
Important article by
@UNICEF
Australia CEO Tony Stuart on the impact on vulnerable children of missing classroom learning during COVID-19: in the aftermath of this pandemic, we may be asking ourselves what else we could have done and whether our children were the hidden victims.
“Well, it's legislated, of course. *And stage three of the tax cuts begin at $45,000. If you're earning $45,000 a year, that's not rich. You're struggling to get by, given the increase in rent and housing affordability issues which are there. Anthony Albanese
Meeting with
@ASEAN
& NZ's
@PhilTwyford
today, we agreed on the importance of upgrading AANZFTA by September 2022 so it can continue to support our business recovery post
#COVID19
. ASEAN plays a central role for an open, inclusive & resilient Indo-Pacific. Thanks
@Asean2021_BN
A productive discussion with Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs & Investment, General (Retd) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, on ways to increase investment between 🇦🇺 & 🇮🇩. One year on from
#IACEPA
's entry into force, opportunities for our businesses continue to grow
So proud of the outstanding job done by the Corangamite community affected by the fires and everyone in Wannon and beyond who has extended a helping hand - especially the Fire Service, CFA and Emergency Services. For more information go to
Incredible show from Bondi Born at Day 1 of Aus Fashion Week
@AUSFW
. What a contribution fashion makes to our economy ($7.2b in exports in 2021), tourism and our wardrobes.
A lot of hard work went into the Services Exports Action Plan that I launched today. Boosting services exports will create jobs and power our recovery from COVID-19.
Today I joined with
@SecRaimondo
for the inaugural 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 Strategic Commercial Dialogue, an important new piece of bilateral architecture which deepens our cooperation & enables our countries to work together to deliver practical economic outcomes for the Indo Pacific.