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“We look forward to working with Minster Ciobo and other key Ministers, including the Minster for Tourism and International Education, Senator Richard Colbeck, to build the ongoing support that is critical to the future growth of Australia’s tourism exports.” said ATEC Managing Director, Peter Shelley.
The Australian Tourism Export Council welcomed the announcement of the new Turnbull Ministry and the elevation of The Hon. Steven Ciobo to the position of Minister for Trade and Investment.
“Steve Ciobo has been a long time supporter of the tourism industry and we are excited to see him taking on role where he can really champion the cause of tourism as a leading trade export for Australia’s economy,” ATEC Managing Director, Peter Shelley said.
“ATEC looks forward to reengaging Mr Ciobo in his new role and supporting him to deliver the voice of export tourism to the Federal Cabinet, which will be particularly important in this coming election year.“
“High on our agenda will be ensuring the Federal Government recognises the huge economic input being delivered by our increasingly successful export tourism sector, and helping to establish the right policy settings to ensure the potential of our industry is maximised.“
“This includes a push for a political focus on issues such as improving our visa system, building on our already strong marketing campaigns and addressing issues around attracting and retaining a reliable labour force – all issues which are crucial to keeping us on the front foot in a highly competitive international tourism marketplace.”
Mr Ciobo will replace the outgoing Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb, who has held the position for the past two years.
“We congratulate Minister Robb on his impressive legacy of securing the FTA’s, but in particular on his genuine belief in the potential of the tourism export sector and his strong advocacy of the tourism industry with senior levels of Government.“
“Through his leadership he has been particularly effective in establishing a platform to grow the important Chinese tourism market by attracting significant Chinese investment into Australia which is a direct result of the investment roundtables he facilitated as Minister.“
“We look forward to working with Minster Ciobo and other key Ministers, including the Minster for Tourism and International Education, Senator Richard Colbeck, to build the ongoing support that is critical to the future growth of Australia’s tourism exports.”
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