Andrew Robb
Andrew Robb is a former Australian politician who was a member of the Liberal Party and served as the Minister for Trade and Investment from 2013 to 2016. He was involved in significant trade agreements and made headlines for his role in the controversial lease of the port of Darwin to a Chinese company, which raised national security concerns.
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Former Liberal MP Andrew Robb's review of the election campaign was not released.
The good, the bad and the ugly
Australia· 2026-03-05
Former trade minister Andrew Robb was present at the signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Tony Abbott urges rise in defence spending and trade diversityAustralia· 2025-06-29
Andrew Robb is a Liberal veteran whose retirement led to Tim Wilson's first preselection.
How a lunch with the only Liberal MP to vanquish a teal opponent in the Federal Election turned sourAustralia· 2025-06-04
Former Liberal trade minister Andrew Robb told this masthead Australia should respond to Trump by seeking closer ties in Asia.
China asks Australia to cooperate to defend global tradeAustralia· 2025-04-09
Former trade minister Andrew Robb said Australia should respond to Trump by intensifying talks with countries around Asia.
Anthony Albanese defiant despite Trump tariffs effect on global economyAustralia· 2025-04-08
Former Australian Trade Minister Andrew Robb discusses trade strategies.
Time for NZ to take charge in trade leadership - Fran O’Sullivan
New Zealand· 2025-04-05
Then trade minister Andrew Robb welcomed the deal at the time.
Peter Dutton promises to take Darwin Port off Chinese companyAustralia· 2025-04-04
