EU trade deal must be in national interest, not for the Prime Minister’s travel itinerary

Sunday, 9 July 2023 EU trade deal must be in national interest, not for the Prime Minister’s travel itinerary “The timetable for finalising the Australia – European Union Free Trade Agreement should not be around the Prime Minister’s travel plans.   “A trade agreement with the EU must provide significant market access for Australian agricultural products.…

Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement

Wednesday, 31 May 2023 Australia – United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, the Hon Kevin Hogan MP, has welcomed the entry into force today of the Australia- United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA). “The Coalition paved the way for this trade deal with its limitless opportunities,” Mr Hogan said. “I…

Minister Farrell’s comments on China unacceptable

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 Minister Farrell’s comments on China unacceptable Comments made today on Sky News by the Trade Minister, Don Farrell that the previous government’s poor language resulted in the Chinese Government’s imposition of the current trade impediments is completely unacceptable, Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, the Hon Kevin Hogan MP said. “What…

Kevin Hogan Media Release – Labor tourist tax sets back sectors recovery

Friday 12th May 2023   Labor tourist tax sets back sectors recovery   Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, Kevin Hogan has joined tourism organisations in slamming the federal government’s budget measures to implement a ‘tourism tax’ on Australian travellers and internationals visitors. “Tuesday nights budget measures to increase the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) and…

Passenger Movement Charge Must Not Be Increased

Tuesday 8th May 2023 Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, Kevin Hogan has joined tourism industry leaders in their calls for the Prime Minister to urgently reconsider any plans to increase the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) in tomorrow’s Federal Budget. “The Prime Minister must back our tourism industry, the PMC’s current rate is already one…