Today I announce changes to the mandate of the Export Finance Australia (Export Finance Australia).

The Export Finance Australia (Export Finance Australia) Amendment (Support for Commonwealth Entities) Bill 2016 has passed the Parliament with bipartisan support.

Confidence among small business exporters is on the rise as the Turnbull Government pursues an ambitious trade agenda to open new markets.

Trade continues to underpin our nation’s prosperity as Australia’s total trade in goods and services reached a record $673 billion last year.

Having the ability to welcome these vessels to Southport Yacht Club rather than having to go into Moreton Bay means more people visiting the city, more growth in our local economy and more jobs in our thriving tourism industry.

Tourists are spending record amounts in Australia.

Registrations are now open for Australia Business Week in India 2017 (ABWI), an opportunity for Australian businesses to tap into the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

I am pleased to announce the Board of Australia’s export credit agency, Export Finance Australia, has appointed a new Managing Director, Ms Swati Dave.

The Turnbull Government has delivered another trade agreement that will help drive economic growth and raise living standards in our region.

I will visit the United States this week to further the Turnbull Government’s engagement with the Trump Administration on trade.

Australia has signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the Convention).

I am pleased to announce Dr Noelle Sunstrom as the winner of the inaugural Women in Export Scholarship.

The value of Australian exports surged to a new record level in the March quarter, reinforcing the value of the Turnbull Government’s continued commitment to open trade and investment.

This week I will Vice Chair the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris.

To show the world why there’s nothing like Australia for business events the Australian Government has today launched a new business events portal to give visitors an enhanced user experience and more opportunities to connect with Australian business events suppliers.

Today I announce the launch of the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (A-HKFTA) negotiations with my counterpart, Mr Gregory So Kam-leung, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.

Today I announce the launch of the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) negotiations with Peru’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Tourism, Eduardo Ferreyros.

The success of Australia’s exporters will be celebrated through the 55th Australian Export Awards program, which opens today.