Labor cuts to Tourism Australia have hurt

Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, Kevin Hogan has backed industry calls for the Labor government to adequately resource Tourism Australia as a priority after cutting $35 million in funding from the agency in their October budget. “International visitor numbers in Australia continue to remain well down on 2019 levels. Recently released data worryingly indicates…

Applications open for new supply chain grant

Flood-affected agricultural processing businesses are being urged to apply for further recovery support through the $22 million Supply Chain Support Program, co-funded by the Federal and State governments.   Applications for the Supply Chain Support Program are now open. For more information and to apply, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/supplychainsupport.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said…

Early Christmas present for Australia exporters as India trade deal to be ratified by year’s end

Australian exporters will soon get a boost into India’s 1.4 billion consumer market with news that the Australia – India trade deal will enter into force on 29 December. “Breaking news that India has completed its processes to enable ratification and implementation of the Australia – India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (A-IECTA) is an…

Labor are taxing our flood grants

Shadow Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Kevin Hogan said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed grants given to businesses and farmers will be taxed.   “I asked the Prime Minister during Parliament Question Time yesterday if he stands by his comments he made in Lismore that disaster grants will not be taxed,” Mr Hogan…