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DPC travel outcomes report: Danny Pearson 2019 travel to China

Information about costs, purpose and outcomes of Danny Pearson's travel to China in September 2019.

Minister's Name Danny Pearson MP
Portfolio(s) Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier

Did the Minister’s spouse accompany the Minister in an official capacity?

If Yes – please outline the role of the spouse in achieving the outcomes of the visit

No
Accompanying Ministerial staff Marty Mei
Senior Adviser, Office of the Premier
Countries visited People’s Republic of China (Beijing)
Dates of travel 1 to 3 September 2019
Number of official travel days (include day of departure and day of return) 3
Funding source (list Department/s or Agency) Department of Premier and Cabinet
Air fares (including taxes and fees) $15,600
Accommodation (including taxes and fees) $1,100
Other expenses (including surface travel and travel allowances) $3,060
Travel cost for Minister and ministerial staff (and spouse or de facto partner if applicable) $19,760
Are the above costs final and complete? Yes

Purpose of travel

From 1 to 3 September 2019, I travelled to China to visit Beijing. The purpose of this travel was to meet with high level representatives of the Chinese government to pursue avenues of mutual benefit for Victoria and China. My travel demonstrated Victoria’s commitment to deepening our collaboration with China.

Benefits of travel to the state of Victoria

The travel further strengthened the already strong relationship the Victorian government has formed with China. The travel provided a forum to discuss and identify potential opportunities for Victoria China collaboration, as well as an opportunity to promote key sectoral strengths for Victoria. Other specific benefits of the travel include:

  • raising Victoria’s visibility and reputation within China, positioning Victoria as a partner for future investment and cooperation
  • reinforcing Victoria’s position as Australia’s gateway to Asia
  • promoting cultural connections and initiatives between Victoria and China and exploring opportunities for further co-operation

During my travel, I met with numerous Chinese government officials as well as private sector representatives regarding the above topics.

Next steps

  • Victorian Government to continue to work with the Chinese Government to progress potential mutually beneficial initiatives and activities
  • Victorian Government to continue to engage with Chinese companies to promote future opportunities for investment

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