Senator Simon Birmingham – Liberal Senator for South Australia

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Senator Simon Birmingham

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Treaty with Nauru

9 December, 2024

Joint media release: The Hon Michael McCormack, Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific Today’s announcement of a new security agreement between Australia and Nauru is a potentially important step in the ongoing effort to ensure stability and security in the Pacific. While we welcome any measures to secure a free, open, and peaceful…

About Simon

Simon Birmingham has served as a Liberal Party Senator for South Australia since May 2007 and is the current Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. Under the Morrison Government Simon was appointed to position of minister for finance and Leader of the government in the Senate after serving as minister for trade, tourism and investment. Prior to which he served as the minister for education and training, assistant minister in the education portfolio and before that as parliamentary secretary to the minister for the environment and shadow parliamentary secretary for the Murray-Darling Basin and the environment.

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A message of appreciation from the Birmo Office.

A message of appreciation from the Birmo Office.
Birmo, each of us are deeply grateful to have been a part of your team and work with you across a range of portfolios over the last 18 years. The life of a staffer is demanding but you have always made us know that our work is appreciated. Whenever asked, it has always been a moment of pride to tell someone we work for Senator Birmingham. While sad that this is the end of your time in our parliament, we are genuinely happy that this decision has been of your own timing and choosing. We wish you and your family the very best for the next step. Thanks, Birmo.

Thank you and farewell. Full speech on my website

Thank you and farewell.

Full speech on my website.

An uplifting event at Parliament House as young Pa

An uplifting event at Parliament House as young Pacific leaders gathered for a day of engagement with MPs and Senators, sharing their vision for a strong, secure and stable Pacific. With passion and determined advocacy, these leaders are not only important to the future of their own countries, but our shared region.

Carols are a tradition that bring people together

Carols are a tradition that bring people together during the festive season. It was wonderful to listen to our Australian-Ukrainian community share their Christmas culture at @parliamenthousecanberra today, allowing all sides of politics to show their support for Ukraine in what will be another difficult Christmas.

‘Before starting this class, I couldn’t write

‘Before starting this class, I couldn’t write anything, I couldn’t read a word, and I didn’t know how to hold a pen. I now feel empowered to accomplish anything.’ – EEA student

The Empowerment through Education in Afghanistan (EEA) program was implemented by @careaustralia, with strong bipartisan support of Australian governments from 2011.

The program has reached over 40,000 rural and remote children, including 32,000 girls, who would otherwise have no access to formal education, providing support to girls until 9th grade by mid-2021 and to grade 6th thereafter.

It was great to have the opportunity to see some images from the program and, notwithstanding the shocking barriers now imposed by the Taliban, to hear about the lives that have been changed.

The Parliamentary Friends of Ukraine met with Amba

The Parliamentary Friends of Ukraine met with Ambassador @vasyl_myroshnychenko to mark the 1000 days Ukraine has held strong in the face of the Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.

It was a bittersweet reunion with Dr Yuiry Sak and Hennadii Kurochka from the Ministry of Strategic Industries, whom I met on my own recent visit to Kyiv.

The Ukrainian people have endured this abhorrent attack with courage and resilience. The toll of this abhorrent war waged by Russia has been devastating for Ukraine and its people.

Today, we remember and commemorate the brave Ukrainians who continue to fight to protect their freedoms and sovereignty.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.

While many look to a prominent election today, I j

While many look to a prominent election today, I joined the @raisinaofficial Down Under to discuss Australia’s relations with the world’s most populous country, India. Across business, security, education & much more, the relationship between India & Australia is critical to the peace & prosperity of our region.

Big shout out to the Australian Red Cross Lifebloo

Big shout out to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team who I paid a visit to this week. If you can, it’s a good time of year to book in a donation.

Such a cracking view to awaken to. 😃 🏕️ at

Such a cracking view to awaken to. 😃 🏕️ at almas_hem!

The choice for Canberrans will be settled tomorrow

The choice for Canberrans will be settled tomorrow. After 23 years of Labor, I encourage voters to back Elizabeth Lee to lead the ACT by voting Liberal.

Elizabeth is a valued friend who offers modern leadership to the ACT, with policies to increase housing supply, help small businesses & ease cost of living pressures.

Good luck Elizabeth Lee MLA. Your journey is an inspiring example of Australian success. Even against huge odds, may that success continue tomorrow.

22nd anniversary of the Bali Bombings.

22nd anniversary of the Bali Bombings.

In celebration of International Day of the Girl th

In celebration of International Day of the Girl this Friday, I joined @worldvisionaus event at Parliament House to hear from Akec Makur Chuot. Akec’s journey from refugee to AFLW player is an extrodinary story and demonstration of the incredible work World Vision undertake for girls around the world. Their campaign #1000Girls is an initiative sponsoring girls escaping violence or forced marriages and supporting them to rewrite their stories.

Congratulations to Debbie Shiell on becoming the n

Congratulations to Debbie Shiell on becoming the new CEO for @ovariancanceroz. It was an excellent opportunity to get an update from Debbie and Acting Chief Bridget Bradhurst of the upcoming initiatives to support the advocacy, research, and treatment of ovarian cancer in Australia. Raising awareness for ovarian cancer has always been close to my heart in recognition of my predecessor, Jeannie Ferris, who sadly passed from the disease.

At 6:29AM on the 7th October 2023 the music stoppe

At 6:29AM on the 7th October 2023 the music stopped at the Nova Festival in Re’im.

12 months ago today 1,139 innocent children, elderly and families were targeted and brutally murdered in Israel by the terrorist organisation Hamas, including 364 innocent teenagers who were just wanting to listen to their favourite musicians.

250 more innocent people were taken hostage and around 100 still remain hostage.

The attacks by Iranian backed terrorist groups have resulted in so much tragedy, for those they target and those they hide behind. We mourn every innocent death. There is no place for terrorism and can be no tolerance of it.

Remembering October 7th is not just about the pain and loss. We must also hold onto hope for healing and peace.

Above all else, our thoughts today are with families and loved ones whose pain will forever remain.

Australian family budgets can’t win under Labor.

Australian family budgets can’t win under Labor. Facing higher taxes, and higher prices due to Labor’s inflationary spending.

Accomplished in farming & finance, Tom Venning is

Accomplished in farming & finance, Tom Venning is our outstanding new Liberal candidate for Grey. Following the hardworking Rowan Ramsey, Tom will bring great energy & expertise to representing SA’s largest electorate. Congrats Tom!

Today is R U OK? Day 🤗 R U OK? Day inspires us

Today is R U OK? Day 🤗

R U OK? Day inspires us to meaningfully connect with the people in our lives and start a conversation with those in our world who may be struggling with life.

You don’t need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. R U OK?Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:
💛 Ask R U OK?
💛 Listen
💛 Encourage action
💛 Check in

2,977 people, including 10 Australians, lost their

2,977 people, including 10 Australians, lost their lives to acts of terrorism on 11 September 2001.

While more than two decades has passed, we have not forgotten. As a consequence of those attacks we live in a very different world today.

The pain for the families that lost loved ones still remains. For survivors, first responders and those that ran towards danger - they still carry the scars. They and their loved ones are in our thoughts.

With international partners, Australia has always been resolute in preventing the persistent threat of terrorism to make Australians safer. Many others have paid the price of our fight against terrorism.

Our deepest sympathies and respect go to all who carry the scars from the events of this day.

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Thank you, and farewell.

28 November 2024 Senator BIRMINGHAM (South Australia—Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (16:01): ‘This too…

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