Joint statement: The Hon Peter Dutton, Leader of the Opposition 11 October 2023 The Coalition welcomes the release and safe return back to Australia of Ms Cheng Lei. Ms Cheng’s release and return home to her children and partner Nick Coyle will be a moment of great relief and joy to them. We thank all…
Topics: Hamas attack on Israel; 06:15AM AEST 10 October 2023 Peter Stefanovic: Well, let’s keep that conversation going and we’ll bring in the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. Simon, you would have just been able to hear some of the commentary there from the IDF on where they are at from a military…
Topics: Hamas attack on Israel; Senate aviation inquiry; 05:45PM AEST 09 October 2023 Ali Moore: Simon Birmingham is the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister. He’s also a member of the Select Committee on Commonwealth Bilateral Air Service Agreements, which will become pertinent in just a couple of minutes because they have released a report today. First of…
Topics: Trump/Pratt classified discussions allegations; Albanese Government putting gas exports at risk; 10:25AM AEST 06 October 2023 Laura Jayes: ABC America is reporting Donald Trump allegedly discussed nuclear submarines with foreign nationals, including Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt. Sources have claimed that Mr. Pratt told Trump he believed Australia should start buying its subs from…
Topics: Catherine King refuses to front Senate inquiry; Voice referendum; 03:05PM AEST 04 October 2023 Kieran Gilbert: Let’s go live now to the Shadow Foreign Minister, Simon Birmingham. A few things to get your reaction to. I want to start with the news that Catherine King won’t be attending your committee, the committee that you’re a…
Topics: Senate aviation inquiry; 05:10PM AEST 29 September 2023 Erin Molan: Well, it’s been another big week for Qantas. New CEO Vanessa Hudson and senior bureaucrats have been grilled by a Senate committee over the Federal Government’s decision to block Qatar Airways bid to increase flights into Australia. Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham is…
Topics: Senate aviation inquiry 01:45PM AEST 28 September 2023 Bridget McKenzie: Well, the protection racket continues for Qantas by the Albanese Labor Government. Departmental officials today were gagged by the Foreign Affairs Minister and indeed by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Catherine King. Hardworking public servants who take their job very, very seriously,…
Topics: Taipan helicopter fleet grounded; Senate aviation inquiry; Qantas board; China commentary on parliamentary delegation to Taiwan; 09:20AM AEST 29 September 2023 Laura Jayes: Welcome back. Australia’s troubled Taipan helicopter fleet will be permanently grounded. That has been confirmed this morning. Joining me live now, the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. Simon Birmingham,…
Topics: Army personnel moved from South Australia; 9:20AM AEST 28 September 2023 David Bevan: Okay. We’re just joined now by Simon Birmingham. He’s the Federal Opposition Leader in the Senate, a former [finance] minister and the most senior Liberal in South Australia. Good morning, Simon Birmingham. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David and good…
Topics: Senate aviation inquiry into Qatar Airways decision; 07:35PM AEST 27 September 2023 Sarah Ferguson: The heads of major airlines face questions in a Senate inquiry today. The federal government remains under pressure over its decision to prevent Qatar Airways from flying 28 additional flights into major Australian cities, a move criticised as favouring…