Senate debates

Monday, 28 November 2016

Questions without Notice

Arts

2:16 pm

Photo of Mitch FifieldMitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I will take the interjection from Senator Wong: I am certain they are, because Senator Canavan could have had the opportunity in Rockhampton last week to listen to All Our Exes Live in Texas playing at the Pilbeam Theatre. No doubt Senator Canavan did that.

Sounds Australia has already participated in 50 international events in 53 cities across 20 countries. These activities promote our Australian music industry to the world, and this new funding will allow representation in our key overseas markets to continue for another four years. To give you an example as to why this matters, Millie Millgate from Sounds Australia said:

Building relationships is key to Australia's success in these emerging markets over coming years. This trade mission presents a meaningful reconnaissance opportunity that sets a strong foundation for reciprocal business and cultural outcomes.

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