18 June 2015Colin BettlesThe Land LABOR is under pressure to put its money where its mouth is in matching the Abbott government’s commitment to farming and northern development, according to Coalition backbencher […]
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Article – Live cattle trade: Australia could earn $2b from exports to China, Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce says
20 July 2015Eliza BorrelloABC News Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has signed a deal which will see Australia export live cattle to Beijing. It comes after Indonesia recently slashed live cattle imports from Australia. […]
Read moreArticle – New visa measures generate international buzz
24 June 2015Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Announcements made last week as part of the historic China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, recent significant immigration policy reforms and initiatives revealed in the […]
Read moreArticle – Expansion of the Seasonal Worker Programme
25 June 2015Minister for Foreign Affairs The Australian Government is introducing a number of measures to reduce barriers to employment and address workforce skills shortages for Australia’s north.The White Paper on Developing […]
Read moreArticle – PM's Visit to Singapore
27 June 2015The Prime Minister I will travel to Singapore for meetings with President Tan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to progress Australia’s economic, defence and security links. In its 50 […]
Read moreArticle – Securing a strong future for Northern Australia
19 June 2015AMEC “The Federal Government’s White Paper on Developing Northern Australia recognises the enormous potential Australia’s north holds for regional communities, investment in industry and the flow-on economic benefits for all […]
Read moreArticle – North opportunities at threat
28 June 2015Andrew CrippsThe North West Star THE Abbott Government’s Northern Australia White Paper lays the foundations for new investment in North Queensland. We already knew this strategy would be supported by […]
Read moreArticle – Northern Australia plan: China backs 'economic powerhouse'
18 June 2015Mark LudlowAustralian Financial Review Prime Minister Tony Abbott has pledged $1.2 billion in new money for roads and dams and relaxed visa requirements for backpackers and tourists as part of […]
Read moreArticle – Sealed "beef roads" and a new co-operative research
25 June 2015Colin Bettles, Mark Ludlow & John KerinThe Land SEALED “beef roads” and a new co-operative research centre (CRC) are among the big ticket items Prime Minister Tony Abbott promised last […]
Read moreArticle – $500 million for water infrastructure
10 July 2015Engineers Australia A National Water Infrastructure Development Fund has been set up for investment in water infrastructure in partnership with the states and territories as a result of the Agricultural […]
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