Like many organisations across Australia, the West Coast Eagles have taken this historic opportunity to have an informed and open discussion. We're supporting the Voice to Parliament.įull statement: /bKVHnREsSI- West Coast Eagles May 2, 2023 Farrell said yesterday that he would travel to China “very soon” to continue talks with his counterpart on removing trade impediments. The federal minister for tourism, Don Farrell, said he hoped the business generated at the event “gives the visitor economy another welcome boost”. The international delegates will link up with Australian sellers to discuss potential travel packages. The federal government says the Australian Tourism Exchange will bring together about 2,300 delegates from Australia and 30 other countries. The attendance is also seen as another sign of the improvement in the diplomatic relationship after years of tensions.

It is understood this is the first time Chinese buyers have attended the annual Australian Tourism Exchange since 2019, in a potential boost to hopes of restoring pre-pandemic tourism numbers. We will be back with you tomorrow morning bright and early.Ĭhinese travel agents return to trade event on Gold CoastĪbout 135 Chinese tourism wholesalers and travel agents are attending a flagship trade event on the Gold Coast this week. In order to help with retention, the government will offer ADF members a $50,000 bonus if they commit to staying for three years beyond their initial period of service.įormer Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy has blamed “faceless leakers” within the Liberal party and the media for his second state election loss. Qantas announced Vanessa Hudson will replace Alan Joyce as the airline’s chief executive when Joyce retires in November. Labor MP Michelle Ananda-Rajah defended the targeting of this demographic, however, because women over 55 are the largest group experiencing homelessness in Australia. Groups such as the Australian Unemployed Workers Union said the idea was “discriminatory” for young people.

Health minister Mark Butler also announced that the tax on tobacco will be increased by 5% a year over the next three years.Ĭhalmers defended the idea of raising jobseeker for people over 55, but stopped short of confirming it will be in next week’s budget. The government is poised to ban the importation of nonprescription vaping products as part of the most significant tobacco and vaping control measures in the country in a decade. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said this is “a really difficult decision”, while shadow treasurer Angus Taylor said this is a “wake-up call” for the government. The Reserve Bank surprised most economists by lifting its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Here is a wrap of the day’s biggest stories: That’s where we’ll leave the blog for today – thanks so much for joining us. 5d ago 09.12 BST What we learned, Tuesday 2 May

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