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Following the election of the Albanese Government in 2022, Senator Farrell was appointed Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate. As a proud South Australian, Senator Farrell is honoured to represent the people of his home state in Federal Parliament.
Defeated at general elections 2013. Elected to the Senate for South Australia 2016. Re-elected 2022. Ministerial appointments. Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water from 14.9.2010 to 25.3.2013. Minister for Science and Research from 25.3.2013 to 1.7.2013.
Colin Farrell struggling to find disabled son residential care home to meet his needs
He...I thought, 'Oh, my God, if I'm having these difficulties, what about all the other families out there that don't have anything close to the means that I have?" Colin ...
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In two L.A. City Council races, police 'abolition' is a wedge issue
Police abolition — and law enforcement spending overall — has emerged as a political fault line in two L.A. city council races, particularly for voters worried about crime and disorder.
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Donald Edward Farrell (born 6 June 1954) is an Australian politician and former trade unionist. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and has been Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State in the Albanese government since 2022.
May 10, 2023 · Early this morning Trade Minister Don Farrell boarded a plane which will carry him to Beijing for a series of potentially crucial meetings with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao and other top officials.
May 11, 2023 · Don Farrell has become the first Australian trade minister to visit China since 2019, touching down in Beijing on Thursday afternoon. Key points: Senator Farrell hoped for a pathway for China to drop all major restrictions on Australian imports.
May 12, 2023 · Trade Minister Don Farrell has been given a surprise tour of Beijing's Forbidden City by a senior Chinese Commerce Ministry official, in an encouraging sign ahead of talks later on Friday with his counterpart, Wang Wentao. Key points: Senator Farrell said he was "very privileged to be invited"
Home | Senator Don Farrell. It is a great honour to represent the people of South Australia in the Australian Parliament, and I will continue to work tirelessly standing up for South Australia.
Don was elected to the Senate in 2008, serving as Minister for Science and Research, Minister for Sport, Minister Assisting on Tourism, and Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water during his six-year term.
Senator the Hon Don Farrell. Ministerial responsibilities. The Special Minister of State has particular responsibility for the following: Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 expenses framework. Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP (S) Act) employment framework. Electoral policy.
Oct 8, 2024 · Australian businesses to benefit from UAE trade deal. 28 September 2024. Trade talks in Adelaide with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry. 25 September 2024. Visit to New Zealand. 20 September 2024. Trade deal secured with the United Arab Emirates. 17 September 2024. Plum deal for Australian stone fruit growers.
