As part of the Morrison Government’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and following a competitive tender process, global construction company Multiplex has been selected to deliver a new 1000 bed Centre for National Resilience at Mickleham. Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said this new centre would create additional quarantine capacity and also enhance our…
Topics: Income support for South Australians 21/07/2021 6:00PM Simon Birmingham: This is obviously challenging times ahead over the next week for South Australians. But, it’s important to know that we will all stand united in this time to help South Australians, South Australian businesses, South Australian households get through the trying days ahead and…
Topics: Income and business support for South Australians 21/07/2021 09:50AM Leon Byner: Let’s talk to the Federal Finance Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham. Simon, good morning. Have you identified where the likely elements of need will be and how quickly you can get help to them? Simon Birmingham: Hello, Leon. Well, thanks for the…
Topics: Income and business support for South Australians 21/07/2021 09:50AM Leon Byner: Let’s talk to the Federal Finance Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham. Simon, good morning. Have you identified where the likely elements of need will be and how quickly you can get help to them? Simon Birmingham: Hello, Leon. Well, thanks for the…
The Government thanks Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins for her interim update as part of the independent review into Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces. This review will play a critical role in ensuring that the Parliament of Australia applies the cultural and practical changes necessary to set a positive example for the nation. This update shows there…
Topics: Newspoll; Katie Hopkins; National Cabinet 19/07/2021 08:45AM David Penberthy: Our next guest is Simon Birmingham, Liberal Senator for South Australia and the Federal Finance Minister. Birmo thanks so much for your time. What do you make of this shift in sentiment? Because it’s undeniable. It’s born out in today’s Newspoll. Simon Birmingham: Good…
Topics: Sydney lockdown financial support; vaccine supply; 08/07/2021 09:15AM Laura Jayes: Greater Sydney’s lockdown has been extended for another week, and residents of three south western Sydney LGAs face tightened restrictions. It is another setback for tourism, families, small businesses and big businesses alike. And they worry that they won’t survive this extension…
Topics: Nuomed pharmaceuticals manufacturing facility; state border restrictions; 08/07/2021 08:35AM David Bevan: Simon Birmingham Federal Finance Minister joins us now. Good morning, Senator Birmingham. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David. Good morning, Ali. David Bevan: What’s going to be built at Sailsbury South? Simon Birmingham: So at Sailsbury South we will…
Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate Senator for South Australia The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Member for New England Date: Wednesday, 7 July 2021 Humes Tamworth is to manufacture concrete culverts for the Narrabri to North…
Topics: Queensland quarantine facilities; vaccine rollout 05/07/2021 03:20PM Bill McDonald: Federal Finance Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham joins me now. Good afternoon, Senator. Simon Birmingham: Hey, Bill. It’s good to be with you. Bill McDonald: Thanks for your time. What role do you play in looking over this deal for the Pinkenba quarantine centre…