The Government has today announced an independent review (the Review) into Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces which will be led by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Ms Kate Jenkins. Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said the aim of the independent review would be to ensure all Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces are safe and respectful and that our national Parliament reflects best…
Topics: AstraZeneca vaccine; Christian Porter; Linda Reynolds; Parliamentary workplace culture 05/03/2021 09:20AM Laura Jayes: Simon Birmingham, the Finance Minister he joins us live from Adelaide. Thanks so much for your time. Appreciate it. What does this mean? Why are we being targeted? This is the first time these powers have been used by the EU…
Mr Tony Nutt AO has been reappointed as a non-executive director of the Australia Post Board for a three-year term. Mr Nutt has served on the Australia Post Board since March 2018 and brings strong leadership and expertise in governance to the Board. Mr Nutt has made a significant contribution to the Australia Post Board…
Topics: Christian Porter; Linda Reynolds; National accounts 04/03/2021 04:10PM Jim Wilson: Now, in the last hour or so, Sharri Markson at The Australian newspaper has reported the parents of the woman are supportive of any inquiry which would potentially shed light on the circumstances surrounding the deceased’s passing. Well, joining me now is a senior…
Topics: Christian Porter; National accounts; tourism industry 03/03/2021 05:05PM Scott Emerson: In Canberra today, we did see the press conference by Christian Porter. He has identified himself as the cabinet minister that have been accused of historic rape allegations. He vehemently, firmly denied that today. He said it did not happen 33 years ago during…
The Government has today established an independent and confidential 24/7 telephone service to support current and former Commonwealth ministerial, parliamentary and electorate office staff, and those who have experienced serious incidents in any Commonwealth Parliamentary workplace. The Parliamentary Support Line, 1800 APH SPT or 1800 274 778 will provide support or referrals to police…
Topics: Aged care royal commission; historical sexual assault allegations 01/03/2021 09:20 AM David Bevan: Minister for Finance, Senator Simon Birmingham, good morning. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David. Good morning to your listeners. David Bevan: And Senator Penny Wong, good morning to you. Penny Wong: Good morning, David. Good to be with you.…
Question: You’ve got a fairly large [indistinct] tenant already. What’s the progress [indistinct] it’s completed? Carmel Hourigan: So the project is 55,000 square metres and Services Australia are taking [indistinct] this portion and we’re currently in the market looking at and talking to tenants at the moment. So we’re very positive and confident that…
Work has begun on the $450 million redevelopment of 60 King William Street in Adelaide’s central business district, with the site set to become home to more than 2200 Services Australia staff. Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert and Senator for South Australia and Minister for Finance, Simon Birmingham visited the site today to…
Topics: Nicolle Flint 27/02/2021 01:45AM Simon Birmingham: Thank you for coming today, I want to say a few words about my colleague, the Member for Boothby, Nicolle Flint. Nicolle has announced her intention to not recontest the next election. And Nicolle’s decision is one that we respect and understand. It’s a personal decision by her,…