Media releases
2009
December
- Forced return of Lao Hmong, (Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs), 29 December
- Minister Crean welcomes breakthrough on bananas and tropical products , 22 December
- Congratulations to Chile on joining the OECD, 16 December
- Trade balance another reminder Australia is not immune, 9 December
- Australian Government Support for Gas Project in PNG, 8 December
- Minister Crean calls for early ministerial engagement on Doha in 2010, 3 December
November
- Productivity Commission review into bilateral and regional trade agreements, 26 November
- Another important step in the India relationship - expansion of the trade promotion network, 26 November
- Geneva meeting pushes for conclusion of Doha next year, 26 November
- Breakthrough in Super Sopper sales to India, 24 November
- End of European dairy export subsidies, 22 November
- Australian exporters honoured for outstanding achievements in international business, 20 November
- The Trans-Pacific Partnership - Moving Forward, 14 November
- Australia providing $1 million to boost regional integration, 13 November
- Australia supports trade and development in APEC, 12 November
- APEC Ministerial Meeting in Singapore, 9 November
- Australian to head up global export credit body, 9 November
October
- Australian Export Award finalists winning on the world stage, 29 October
- Largest Australian Free Trade Agreement to Begin in 2010, 25 October
- Visit to Japan and the Republic of Korea, 24 October
- Special Forum Trade Ministers Meeting Outcomes Document, 23 - 24 October
- Expanding Auto Exports To Asia, 23 October
- Joint Media Release: Negotiations begin on new Pacific agreement, 23 October
- Building Brand Australia - Advisory Panel, 22 October
- Shanghai Expo - The Place To Be, 21 October
- Joint Media Release: Australia refines its food safety rules for imported beef and beef product, 20 October
- Australia United States Ministerial Trade Talks, 16 October
- Trade Minister Simon Crean to visit the United States for Trade and Economic Talks, 9 October
- Improved trade deficit reflects lower imports and increased exports of manufactured goods and services, 6 October
- Australia delivering trade support to the Pacific, 2 October
September
- Taking Australian Children's TV to the World, 21 September
- Building Brand Australia - Tender Announcement, 17 September
- Extra support for small exporters, 15 September
- Chevron Signs Major Gorgon LNG Deals with Japan and South Korea, 10 September
- New Delhi delivers on Doha, 5 September
- Australian firm builds bridges with Vietnam, 2 September
- Trade Minister's visit to India, 1 September
August
- A Boost for Australia's Global Image, 26 August
- Regional Trade Ministers strengthen trade and economic links, 16 August
- Visit to Thailand to boost ASEAN and East Asia Trade Links, 13 August
- Australia/New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Ministerial Meeting, 9 August
- Building Closer Links with New Zealand, 8 August
- COAG: Meeting of Ministerial Council on International Trade, 7 August
- World Expo 2010 - Collaboration with the States and Territories, 7 August
- Australian Eco-Screen Invention to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions, 6 August
- Record Trade Surplus of $5.8 Billion for the Year, 5 August
- Boosting trade links with Malaysia, 4 August
July
- Agreement To Boost Clean Energy Ties With Singapore, 27 July
- Australia's Services Exports up 10.4 per cent in 2008, 24 July
- Australia Supports Economic Integration in Vietnam, 24 July
- Joint Statement on Strengthening Australia-Mexico Economic Relations, 24 July
- Trade Official Killed in Jakarta, 20 July
- Minister for Trade to Visit Singapore and Vietnam, 19 July
- Vancouver 2010 Olympic Business Program Announced, 16 July
- Appointment of APEC Ambassador, 13 July
- Trade 2020 to Provide New Vision for Australia's Global Engagement, 13 July
- Trade Minister and Innovation Minister Visit Key Automotive Centres in China, 10 July
- Australia Records Trade Deficit in May as Global Recession Hits Home, 2 July
June
- New Tax Treaty Signed with New Zealand, 29 June
- New Ministerial Dialogue with Japan, 26 June
- New tax information protocol with Belgium, 25 June
- Australia increases support for trade in developing countries, 22 June
- Visit to Europe to Strengthen Ties with the EU and Advance the Doha Round, 20 June
- The Next Step in Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Integration, 18 June
- Japanese Sustainable Housing Investment to Support up to 8000 Jobs, 18 June
- Visit to Samoa for the 2009 Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers' Meeting 17 June
- Investment in new mine and clean coal technologies to create jobs, 11 June
- Australia to chair a crucial meeting of agricultural exporting nations in Bali, 5 June
- Trade and Economic Reform delivers $3900 a year for Australian families, 1 June
May
- US subsidies a backward step towards protectionism, 23 May
- Australia Seeks Urgent Talks with EU on Beef Access, 21 May
- US Healthcare Technology Company Selects Sydney as its Asia-Pacific Headquarters, 19 May
- Free trade negotiations with South Korea underway, 18 May
- Visit to Australia by South Korea's Trade Minister, 17 May
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio - Budget 2009-10, 12 May
- Enhanced Pacific Engagement, 12 May
- Export Market Development Grants - Extra $50 Million to Guarantee 100 Per Cent Payouts in 2008-09, 12 May
- $14.9 Million for Clean Energy Trade and Investment, 12 May
- Statement: Informal Forum Trade Ministers Meeting, 8-9 May
- Australia Leading the Way at Shanghai World Expo 2010, 8 May
- Exports Continue to Hold Up in Turbulent Economic Times, 6 May 2009
- Trade Minister Visit to Shanghai and Inland China, 3 May
- Australia Welcomes Reappointment of WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy, 1 May
April
- Australia and Samoa Agree on WTO Membership Terms, 4 April
- Australia records the second highest trade surplus on record, 2 April
- Visit to Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand, 1 April
March
- Visit to the United States and China, 25 March
- Confirmation of United States Trade Representative – Ron Kirk, 19 March
- Growing links with Colombia, 15 March
- Australian business helps Indian firms save cash, go green, 13 March
- Australia and Korea launch FTA negotiations, 5 March
- Australia-Chile FTA comes into force, 5 March
- Sixth consecutive trade surplus in January, 5 March
- India reopens market for Australian dairy products, 3 March
February
- Market Economy Status for Vietnam, 27 February
- Australia signs historic regional Free Trade Agreement, 27 February
- Visit to Thailand to sign new ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, 25 February
- Export Market Development Grants Scheme Payouts, 25 February
- Growing Trade with Turkey, 22 February
- Towards a Free Trade Agreement with Indonesia, 19 February
- Showcasing Australia's clean energy credentials, 19 February
- Congress sending the wrong message, 16 February
- Breakthrough in measuring our links with Asia, 13 February
- Australia-Chile FTA starts in March, 10 February
- Socceroos to score trade goals in Japan, 6 February
- US Senate gets it wrong on Buy American, 5 February
- Global Opportunities program to help industry clusters access export markets, 5 February
- Fifth Consecutive Trade Surplus, 3 February
- Seminars Help Business to Navigate beyond the Global Financial Crisis, 3 February
January
- Minister for Trade attending World Economic Forum in Davos, 27 January
- Breakthrough on Cherry Exports to Japan, 25 January
- Australian-Based Company Exports Noodles to Korea, 20 January
- Third Highest Monthly Trade Surplus on Record, 8 January (Tony Burke MP, Acting Minister for Trade)
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