Topic(s): Pinkenba Quarantine Facility; National Security Journalist: Because the government says that they are doubtful the Pinkenba facility will ever be built. When will it be completed and when will it be used? Simon Birmingham: It’s on track for completion and handover of the first stages of operation at least by the end of March.…
The Government welcomes the passage of legislation today recommended by the Jenkins Report to provide additional protections to staff of Parliamentarians. The Parliamentary Workplace Reform (Set the Standard Measures No. 1) Bill 2022 makes changes to four pieces of legislation in order to implement recommendations 17 and 24 of the Jenkins Report. “This Bill provides additional protections…
Sunday, 13 February 2022 As part of the Morrison Government’s plan for a strong economy, an additional $2.26 billion will be invested to complete the final stage of Adelaide’s North-South Corridor, creating thousands of jobs while ensuring residents get home sooner and safer. The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project is the final stage…
Friday, 11 February 2022 This week I approved a determination to release $200 million to the Department of Finance (Finance) to support construction of Centres for National Resilience (CNR) in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, using the Advance to the Finance Minister AFM. This is the third allocation made to Finance for this program and brings…
Topic(s): Commonwealth Integrity Commission; Religious Discrimination Bill; Laura Jayes: Joining me live now is the Government Senate Leader Simon Birmingham. Thanks so much for your time. It’s been a really long week for you I imagine. So, is that right? Is this an election promise that’s going to be broken? Simon Birmingham: Well, good…
The Morrison Government has welcomed NBN Co’s strong half yearly financial and operating results for the 2022 Financial Year. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said the NBN is a vital national asset—as well as a strong and growing business. “During the pandemic, when millions…
Topic(s): Grace Tame & Brittany Higgins National Press Club speech; Federal Integrity Commission; Religious Discrimination Bill Leigh Sales: To discuss everything that was going on in Canberra today, we spoke to Senator Simon Birmingham. He’s the Finance Minister and was also part of the taskforce overseeing the response to Kate Jenkins’ enquiry. Senator, if we can…
Topic(s): Jenkins Report; Grace Tame & Brittany Higgins National Press Club speech; David Marchese: Now with me is now is someone who was at the National Press Club today, Senator Simon Birmingham is the Finance Minister and his departments responsible for people working in parliament. Minister, welcome back to Hack. Simon Birmingham: Hello, Dave, it’s…
Topic(s): Labor’s pandemic spending; Religious Discrimination Bill; Commonwealth Integrity Commission; Press Club address; Simon Birmingham: Good morning. Australia’s economy continues to show impressive credentials compared to the rest of the world, and for Australians, what is the real benefit of our economic strength are the record job numbers. Unemployment at 4.2 per cent, a 13…
Topic(s): Jenkins Report; Religious Discrimination Bill; Natalie Barr: Finance Minister Simon Birmingham joins me now. Morning to you. Simon Birmingham: Morning, Nat. Natalie Barr: You’ve led the government’s response to the Jenkins review into parliamentary culture. It was a significant step yesterday, but when will we see some practical action? Simon Birmingham: So indeed, the acknowledgement…