A new era for Antarctic science

Joint media release with Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash The Coalition Government is establishing a new Australian Antarctic Science Council to revitalise science research on a new platform, as well as boost Hobart’s position as an Antarctic science hub, and as the premier gateway…

Doorstop interview, Sydney

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Sydney Topics: Early Learning Languages Australia program; AEMO’s report on the energy market; New child care package; Company tax cuts 15/06/2018 09:45AM   Rema Takchi:  Rhodes Central Preschool Kindergarten is very delighted to have our special guests here, and it’s been a delight to have everyone visit our centre and see…

Successful early learning language program doubles

Joint release with the Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation Craig Laundy The Turnbull Government will expand its successful Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program into schools, inspiring an extra 30,000 children across Australia to learn a second language. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and local Member for Reid Minister Craig…

Global recognition for Australian researcher

Joint release with Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash Australian researcher, Professor Brian Walker, has been internationally recognised for his scientific research. Professor Walker, from the CSIRO and Australian National University, today received the 2018 Blue Planet Prize, an international environmental award sponsored by Japan’s Asahi Glass foundation. He is only the second Australian…

Interview on ABC Radio Adelaide, Breakfast, with Ali Clarke and David Bevan

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC Radio Adelaide, Breakfast, with Ali Clarke and David Bevan Topics: Summit in Singapore between the USA and North Korea; New child care package 13/06/2018 08:38AM   David Bevan:                Well, let’s welcome Simon Birmingham, Liberal Senator and Federal Education Minister; Penny Wong, Labor Senator and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs; and Sarah Hanson-Young,…

Doorstop interview, Yankalilla Area School

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Yankalilla Area School Topics: Engineering is Elementary program; New child care package; Mayo by-election. 13/06/2018 10:00am   Georgina Downer:        Well it’s great to have Minister for Education Simon Birmingham here today at the Yankalilla Area School, and we’ve just had a fantastic demonstration of the new program Engineering is Elementary, and…