19 Aug Senator Paterson on Sky News: UK-AUS free trade, China, ADF in Victoria
Senator Paterson on Sky News: UK-AUS free trade, China, ADF in Victoria...
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19 Aug Australians call for freedom of movement as part of post-Brexit trade deal
Amy Jones - The Telegraph - Wednesday 19 August 2020 Australian politicians are calling for freedom of movement to be incorporated within any post-Brexit trade deal, hailing it as an opportunity to "create a powerful force for free trade and liberal values". Senator James Paterson, of the governing...
19 Aug General pulls rank on hotel quarantine claim by Premier
Chip Le Grand - The Age - Wednesday 19 August 2020 The commander of the Defence response to the pandemic has confirmed an ADF offer to make troops available to strengthen Victoria's hotel quarantine scheme was not taken up by the state government. Lieutenant-General John Frewen, head...
19 Aug ADF support was offered from the beginning
Olivia Caisley - The Australian - Wednesday 19 August 2020 There were 100 troops on standby in March to help Victoria with its hotel quarantine program, an inquiry has heard, contradicting claims by Premier Daniel Andrews that he did not believe the federal government had offered...
19 Aug Travel pact with UK, New Zealand, Canada
Greg Brown - The Australian - Wednesday 19 August 2020 EXCLUSIVE Liberal senator James Paterson has called for Australia to work towards striking a freedom of movement agreement with Britain, New Zealand and Canada, making it easier for citizens in each commonwealth nation to live and...
19 Aug Australia-UK trade: The path’s easier with old mates
Senator James Paterson - The Australian - Wednesday 19 August 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has fanned the flames of geopolitical tensions and highlighted the important distinction between trading partners and long-term friends and allies. Australia should trade with everyone, but to safeguard our freedom and prosperity we...
19 Aug MEDIA RELEASE: New paper: Seizing the opportunity for free trade with the UK
New paper: Seizing the opportunity for free trade with the UK In a paper published by the Adam Smith Institute of London today, Senator James Paterson proposes a three stage process for stronger economic relations with the UK post Brexit. “In the short term the proposed Australia-UK...
18 Aug A Ripper Deal: The case for Free Trade and movement between Australia and the UK
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18 Aug COVID-19 Committee: Senator Paterson questions ADF
COVID-19 Committee: Senator Paterson questions ADF...
17 Aug It’s a political baby boom
Annika Smethurst - The Daily Telegraph - Sunday 16 August 2020 Dummy spits, tantrums set to surge in corridors of power AS if there are not enough tantrums in the corridors of power, Canberra is about to be hit by a parliamentary baby boom. A dozen new...