Senate debates

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Questions without Notice

COVID-19: Tourism

2:32 pm

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

No senator in this place has a greater appreciation and understanding of the impact that the bushfires had in parts of New South Wales than Senator Molan does, and I thank him for his advocacy for many regions in those parts of New South Wales. Before COVID-19 hit, we initiated various tourism campaigns to try and encourage travel across those regions, and we stand ready to recommence those as border restrictions and travel advisories allow. Such campaigns showed off the stunning Glasshouse Rocks in Narooma, alongside an interview with zookeeper Chad from the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Zoo. We've promoted 10 country towns near Sydney that people should take a day trip to this winter, featuring Berrima and Bowral in the Southern Highlands and Jamberoo and Kiama on the South Coast. We've promoted the best spots for beach camping in New South Wales, which showcased Eurobodalla's Mystery Bay and Mimosa Rocks National Park's Picnic Point. The Snowy Mountains also featured in our Live from Aus campaign— (Time expired)

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