Australia's Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

Simon Birmingham

29 August 2018

Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham has been apointed as Australia's Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment by new Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Senator Birmingham thanked the Prime Minister and acknowledged the outstanding achievements of his predecessor, Minister Steven Ciobo who has now been apointed as Minister for Defence Industry.

"Having previously worked across Australia's wine, tourism and hospitality industries I look forward to again supporting the hardworking Australians whose efforts in trade and tourism underpin so much of our national prosperity," said Senator Birmingham.

The Hon Mark Coulton MP will continue his role as the Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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