Speech – National Irrigation Conference Gold Coast, 3 June 2014 Thanks very much Simon for that introduction, to the President of Irrigation Australia Limited Ian, to all of those attending, thank you for your cooperation and perseverance with the schedule changes this morning, I spent a delightful 45 minutes or so circling above Brisbane airport before coming…
The Australian Government has today detailed how it will deliver on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on time and in full, with priority given to water saving infrastructure investments in a new Water Recovery Strategy released today. “Our government promised to cap the volume of buybacks at 1500 gigalitres and instead recover water for the environment…
The Bureau of Meteorology has redesigned its website for smartphone users, making it quicker and easier for people to access Australia’s official weather forecasts using their mobile device. “The Bureau is releasing a preview of the mobile website today for public testing and feedback, before formally releasing the site,” said Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary…
Subjects: Budget; Deficit Levy; Speaker. E&EO……. KIERAN GILBERT: This is AM Agenda, thanks very much for your company. With me this morning Liberal frontbencher Senator Simon Birmingham and Labor’s Stephen Jones. Gentlemen, good morning to you. Senator Birmingham first to you, things are in a very difficult place aren’t they right now, for…
The Bureau of Meteorology will upgrade the Berrimah radar in Darwin ahead of the next tropical cyclone season, ensuring the community will continue to have reliable access to critical weather information well into the future. Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment today announced that the Bureau had already commenced work on the logistics…
This month marks 40 years since Australia listed the world’s first Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, at Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory. “Today we’re celebrating 40 years of Australian leadership in wetland protection,” said Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment. “When Cobourg became the world’s first Ramsar site in…
The outstanding contribution of two volunteers at the Bureau of Meteorology has been recognised with Rainfall Excellence Awards presented in South Australia today. “The commitment to the community shown by the Bureau of Meteorology’s volunteers makes a world of difference,” said Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment. Mr Ian Ross, of Glen Gillian…
By paying off government debts we will free our children, Adelaide Advertiser Online, 13/05/2014 Imagine for a moment that your parents die and, having plunged themselves deep into debt in their twilight years, all of their personal debt transfers to you. Inheriting these debts may cripple your immediate aspirations. Not only could a home renovation…
The Water Act is to be reviewed as part of the Abbott Government red and green tape reduction agenda and to ensure the Act is meeting its objectives. Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, today announced the full terms of reference and members of the independent panel for the Review of the Commonwealth…
The Australian Government’s $155 million Growth Fund will drive the development of new industries in high growth sectors in South Australia. In Adelaide Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane said the Government’s review of the South Australian economy found that it remained strong and was in a good position to weather the closure of car manufacturing…