Joint statement: Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security, Shadow Minister for Countering Foreign Interference The Coalition is deeply concerned about media reports claiming that Chinese state-backed cyber criminals have sought to target sensitive Australian government agencies and media companies. These actions, if corroborated by our security agencies, represent a significant threat to…
Mikhail Gorbachev was one of the towering figures of his era. With the death of the last leader of the Soviet Union, we remember one of the most significant world leaders of the 20th century, who helped bring an end to the Cold War that cast a shadow over the world for half a century.…
Topics: Labor government international relations; Jobs summit; Labor can bring forward child care subsidy increases; 30/08/2022 11:15AM AEST Tom Connell: On foreign affairs, it’s so far been pretty sure-footed effort, including from Penny Wong. So what are the thoughts from the shadow foreign affairs minister Simon Birmingham? He joins me now from our…
Topics: Ministerial appointments; Solicitor-General report; Christine Holgate; Jobs summit; Ukraine embassy in Canberra; 25/08/2022 07:52AM AEST Patricia Karvelas: Well, the Prime Minister has promised an independent investigation into the secret assumption of power by his predecessor. But attention is now turning to what bureaucrats and former advisers knew and when. Simon Birmingham is…
Topics: Ministerial appoints; Solicitor-General report; 24/08/2022 09:42AM AEST Michael Rowland: Get back to our top story, that wide ranging inquiry to look into Scott Morrison’s multiple ministries. Simon Birmingham, the former finance minister in the Morrison government, now the Opposition Leader in the Senate, joins us from Canberra Airport. Simon Birmingham, good morning.…
Lest we forget. Those three words send a shiver down the spine of many when spoken on Australian days of remembrance. We remember not only those who served but why, creating a powerful link between the lessons of the past and the threats of the future. Today we mark two anniversaries, neither of which…
Joint release: The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition The Hon Andrew Hastie, Shadow Minister for Defence Today, our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine as they mark their Independence Day. This 31st Independence Day will be a difficult day for many Ukrainians, as it also marks exactly six months since…
Topics: SA Murray Darling Basin Commissioner; Murray Darling Basin Plan; 23/08/2022 10:08AM ACST David Bevan: Senator Simon Birmingham joins us now. Good morning. Senator Simon Birmingham. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David. Lovely to be with you. David Bevan: The State Government has decided to appoint a commissioner for the River Murray…
Topics: Huawei Solomon Islands deal; Bali bomber early release; Electrical vehicle conference; Ministerial responsibilities; 19/08/2022 09:20PM AEST Laura Jayes: How concerning is this latest development with Huawei on the Solomons? Simon Birmingham: Hello, LJ. It’s good to be with you. This latest development does present a number of questions that I think…
Topics: Ministerial portfolio responsibilities during the previous government 16/08/2022 09:20PM ACST Stacey Lee: Senator Simon Birmingham, good morning to you. Simon Birmingham: Good morning. Good to be with you. Stacey Lee: When did you find out that the former prime minister was also the finance minister? Simon Birmingham: Look, my…