Minister for Trade and Tourism

Minister for Trade and Tourism
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Incumbent
Don Farrell
since 1 June 2022 (2022-06-01)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
StyleThe Honourable
AppointerGovernor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia
Inaugural holderCharles Kingston (as Minister for Trade and Customs)
Formation1 January 1901 (1901-01-01)
Websitewww.trademinister.gov.au

The Minister for Trade and Tourism is a portfolio in the Government of Australia, falling within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).[1] The position is currently held by Senator Don Farrell, sworn in as part of the Albanese ministry on 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022.[2] The minister is assisted by the Assistant Minister for Trade, held by Senator Tim Ayres.

  1. ^ "Ministers and Assistant Ministers". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Press Conference - Parliament House, Canberra | Prime Minister of Australia". www.pm.gov.au. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.