Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

The $76 million also includes support for international marketing, which is particularly important for bringing international media, travel trade and others to Australia and ensuring they can fully appreciate the extent to which the Australian tourism experience remains an incredible experience where people will have an amazing time and a positive experience. That's why we have started to use some of the major events hosted around Australia, such as the Tour Down Under in South Australia or the Australian Open and the forthcoming Grand Prix in Melbourne, to make sure that there are positive messages about Australia still being open for business, as Senator Cash was saying. We're also making sure that there is informed and accurate information about the regeneration from bushfires that will take place throughout the year.

This will be a long and intense effort, but the government is determined to stand by our tourism industry, to work closely with them, and to make sure that we protect the many Australian jobs that rely upon tourism.