Who is the trade minister? Federal and every state
Current trade ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the trade portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 8 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers trade. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Trade and Investment ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Don FarrellALP · Senator for South Australia | Minister for Trade and TourismAlso: Special Minister of State (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) | PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Anoulack ChanthivongALP · Member for Macquarie Fields | Minister for Industry and TradeAlso: Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading; Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology; Minister for Building; Minister for Corrections | Unit 9, Centennial House, 12 Ingleburn Road, Ingleburn NSW 2565Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Natalie SuleymanALP · Member for St Albans | Minister for Trade, Tourism and InvestmentAlso: Minister for Small and Family Business; Minister for Veterans | PO Box 198, St Albans VIC 3021Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Ros BatesLNP · Member for Mudgeeraba | Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training | PO Box 897, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Roger CookALP · Member for Kwinana | Minister for Tourism, Trade and InvestmentAlso: Premier; Minister for Defence Industries | PO Box 428, Kwinana WA 6966Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Guy BarnettLIB · Member for Lyons | Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer AffairsAlso: Deputy Premier; Attorney-General; Minister for Environment and Climate Change; Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation | 76 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine TAS 7304Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Andrew BarrALP · Member for Kurrajong | Minister for Trade, Investment and the Knowledge EconomyAlso: Chief Minister; Minister for Major Projects; Minister for Tourism and Events | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Robyn CahillCLP · Member for Port Darwin | Minister for Trade, Business and Asian RelationsAlso: Minister for International Education, Migration and Population; Minister for Workforce Development; Minister for Advanced Manufacturing; Minister for Children and Families; Minister for Child Protection; Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence | GPO Box 4270, Darwin NT 0801Electorate office | Write |
No minister in South Australia has trade in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for trade?
International trade agreements, tariffs and export controls are federal responsibilities, led by the federal trade minister. States and territories run their own trade and investment promotion, such as overseas trade offices and investment attraction, so most have a minister for trade, often combined with tourism, jobs or industry.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Trade and Investment ministers by parliament
Federal trade minister
The Minister for Trade and Tourism in the federal government is Don Farrell (ALP, Senator for South Australia), who is also Special Minister of State (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate). Write to them at PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Matthew Canavan (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism.
New South Wales trade minister
The Minister for Industry and Trade in New South Wales is Anoulack Chanthivong (ALP, Member for Macquarie Fields), who is also Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building and Minister for Corrections. Write to them at Unit 9, Centennial House, 12 Ingleburn Road, Ingleburn NSW 2565.
In opposition, Gurmesh Singh (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Trade.
Victoria trade minister
The Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment in Victoria is Natalie Suleyman (ALP, Member for St Albans), who is also Minister for Small and Family Business and Minister for Veterans. Write to them at PO Box 198, St Albans VIC 3021.
In opposition, Bridget Vallence (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment.
Queensland trade minister
The Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training in Queensland is Ros Bates (LNP, Member for Mudgeeraba). Write to them at PO Box 897, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213.
In opposition, Grace Grace (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Trade.
Western Australia trade minister
The Minister for Tourism, Trade and Investment in Western Australia is Roger Cook (ALP, Member for Kwinana), who is also Premier and Minister for Defence Industries. Write to them at PO Box 428, Kwinana WA 6966.
In opposition, Basil Zempilas (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment.
Tasmania trade minister
The Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs in Tasmania is Guy Barnett (LIB, Member for Lyons), who is also Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Environment and Climate Change and Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation. Write to them at 76 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine TAS 7304.
Australian Capital Territory trade minister
The Minister for Trade, Investment and the Knowledge Economy in the Australian Capital Territory is Andrew Barr (ALP, Member for Kurrajong), who is also Chief Minister, Minister for Major Projects and Minister for Tourism and Events. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
Northern Territory trade minister
The Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations in the Northern Territory is Robyn Cahill (CLP, Member for Port Darwin), who is also Minister for International Education, Migration and Population, Minister for Workforce Development, Minister for Advanced Manufacturing, Minister for Children and Families, Minister for Child Protection and Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence. Write to them at GPO Box 4270, Darwin NT 0801.
In opposition, Selena Uibo (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian Relations.
Shadow trade ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on trade and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Matthew CanavanNAT · Senator for Queensland | Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Gurmesh SinghNAT · Member for Coffs Harbour | Shadow Minister for TradeAlso: Shadow Minister for Small Business; Shadow Minister for Regional NSW; Shadow Minister for the North Coast | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Bridget VallenceLIB · Member for Evelyn | Shadow Minister for Trade and InvestmentAlso: Shadow Minister for Finance; Shadow Minister for Jobs and Skills | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Grace GraceALP · Member for McConnel | Shadow Minister for TradeAlso: Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations; Shadow Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games; Shadow Minister for Racing | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Basil ZempilasLIB · Member for Churchlands | Shadow Minister for Trade and InvestmentAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for State Development; Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Ashton HurnLIB · Member for Schubert | Shadow Minister for Trade, Industry and InvestmentAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Defence and Space Industries | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Selena UiboALP · Member for Arnhem | Shadow Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian RelationsAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Police; Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services; Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Shadow Minister for Mining and Energy; Shadow Minister for Air Connectivity; Shadow Minister for Defence NT; Shadow Minister for Territory Coordinator; Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing; Shadow Minister for Public Service; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Shadow Minister for Women and Equality | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalGovernment | Matt ThistlethwaiteALP · Member for Kingsford Smith | Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | James GriffinLIB · Member for Manly | Shadow Minister for Digital, Artificial Intelligence and Investment | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Emily SuvaalALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and Small Business | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Amanda StokerLNP · Member for Oodgeroo | Assistant Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Divina D'AnnaALP · Member for Kimberley | Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Minister for Defence Industries, Tourism, Trade and Investment | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Samantha RoweALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Minister for Defence Industries, Tourism, Trade and Investment | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | David ScaifeALP · Member for Cockburn | Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Minister for Defence Industries, Tourism, Trade and Investment | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
Senator the Hon Don Farrell
PO Box 6100
Senate, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Senator Farrell,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal trade minister?+
Senator the Hon Don Farrell (ALP) is the Minister for Trade and Tourism in the federal government, and also Special Minister of State (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate).
Who is the trade minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Anoulack Chanthivong MP, BComm, MEc, MSc (ALP) is the Minister for Industry and Trade in New South Wales, and also Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology and Minister for Building.
Who is the trade minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Natalie Suleyman MP (ALP) is the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment in Victoria, and also Minister for Small and Family Business and Minister for Veterans.
Who is the trade minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Ros Bates MP (LNP) is the Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training in Queensland.
Who is the trade minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Roger Cook MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Tourism, Trade and Investment in Western Australia, and also Premier and Minister for Defence Industries.
Who is the trade minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Guy Barnett MP (LIB) is the Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs in Tasmania, and also Deputy Premier, Attorney-General and Minister for Environment and Climate Change.
Who is the trade minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Mr Andrew Barr MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Trade, Investment and the Knowledge Economy in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Chief Minister, Minister for Major Projects and Minister for Tourism and Events.
Who is the trade minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Robyn Cahill OAM MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for International Education, Migration and Population, Minister for Workforce Development and Minister for Advanced Manufacturing.
Who is the shadow trade minister?+
Federally, Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan (NAT) is the Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism. Oppositions in 7 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering trade, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state trade minister?+
International trade agreements, tariffs and export controls are federal responsibilities, led by the federal trade minister. States and territories run their own trade and investment promotion, such as overseas trade offices and investment attraction, so most have a minister for trade, often combined with tourism, jobs or industry.
How do I contact the trade minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.