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Pressure on trade minister to explain Tourism Australia scandal after NACC drops case

The Coalition has demanded Labor explain how the private holiday scandal was allowed to happen, as new information emerges about the NACC’s aborted investigation.

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Australian Trade Minister Predicts Lift Of Lobster Ban

Recent positive developments indicate potential for improved trade relations between Australia and China, despite ongoing security tensions. Premier Li's v...

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Australia anticipates China will lift final obstacle for exports as they ease past 2020 row

Australia's top trade official is predicting China will lift a ban on Australian lobster imports after Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits the country

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NACC confirms it’s scrapping its Tourism Australia investigation. Now the agency is out of excuses

Exclusive: The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed it won’t look into Tourism Australia’s private holiday scandal, just a week after the existence of such an investigation was used to prevent the Senate from asking questions.

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A detailed timeline of the private holiday scandal at Tourism Australia

Since Tourism Australia discovered a $137k travel breach last October, things have been escalating quickly. This week, it was revealed the anti-corruption commission is involved.

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Bandt cops it from all sides

Greens leader Adam Bandt has been criticised by both major parties for his support of pro-Palestine protesters, and the government is increasing its attacks on Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan.

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‘She has no choice’: NACC called in to investigate Tourism Australia after holiday expenses scandal

After Crikey revealed three staff went on private holidays using $137k of taxpayer funds, Tourism Australia has now confirmed the NACC is involved.

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Australia, EU mineral pact 'augurs well' for free trade

Australia and Europe boosting co-operation in the critical mineral sector under a new agreement "augurs well" for a future trade agreement, a minister says.

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Australia mapping path to closer trade ties with India

The federal government will begin consulting on a strategy to strengthen trade and investment relations with India while looking for new areas of co-operation.

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Minor economic hit forecast in China trade pact push

China and the US joining a regional trade pact would create a slight drag on Australia's economy, research shows.

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Tariff relief boost for Ukraine as Australia lifts aid

Australia will extend relief off Ukrainian manufactured goods to help the country's economy as it fights off Russia's invasion.

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China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.

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WTO rules against Australia on steel products complaint

Australia has lost its case in a World Trade Organisation dispute brought by China on extra taxes, with the ruling finding fault with Canberra's investigations.

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Lazy Labor protests rather too much on campaign finance

Labor promised it would improve the disclosure of political donations, but has ducked the issue for two years. Now it’s complaining that the crossbench, tired of waiting, has its own bill.

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Labor’s Don Farrell accuses teal independents of hypocrisy over political donations

The special minister of state claims some cross-benchers ‘agree with banning big money, just not theirs’

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New Zealand bemused by Australia's best friend debate

New Zealand doesn't mind playing second fiddle to the United States as Australia's most trusted international partner.

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Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul

Crossbenchers including the Greens and the Jacqui Lambie Network back proposal that would ban $1.5m-plus donations and tighten the definition of gifts but does not include spending caps

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Peter Dutton says truth in political advertising ‘probably welcome’ but criticises Labor as scare campaign ‘experts’

Opposition leader’s comments signal the Coalition may support new laws to safeguard elections

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Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Australia locked in hours after Beijing signals wine tariff lift

Canberra expected to push for removal of remaining trade impediments after Wang Yi arrives next week

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China moves to dump tariffs on $1b wine exports

China has recommended dropping tariffs on Australian wine products weeks ahead of a crucial deadline.

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Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

Hundreds of nuisance tariffs on everyday items like tools, clothing, dishwashers and more will be scrapped in a move that will save businesses millions.

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Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia still expects China to complete its review of tariffs on wine exports by the end of the month, the federal government says.

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The Spying MP: If we’re talking about MPs and foreign powers, the list is VERY long

Who is the MP said to have been compromised by a foreign power? Crikey doesn’t know, but we do know that many MPs have had extensive dealings with foreign governments.

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Australia open to resuming stalled EU trade talks

Despite talks between the European Union and Australia for a free trade deal falling over, the Albanese government is willing to head back to the drawing board.

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Hope 'goodwill' will get Australian wine flowing

China could lift trade bans on Australian wine exports by the end of March as the government continues to advocate for the case of a detained writer.

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