E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on FIVEaa, Breakfast with David Penberthy and Will Goodings Topics: Leadership 20/08/2018 07:35AM David Penberthy: Simon Birmingham is the Liberal Senator for South Australia, he’s also the Education Minister and we have him on the line now. Minister good morning, thanks so much for your time. Simon Birmingham: Good morning…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Canberra Topics: Leadership; National Energy Guarantee 20/08/2018 7:20AM Question: Is Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership under threat? Simon Birmingham: No, the Government is focussed as we have been for a long-time on helping Australians with their cost of living pressures, in this case particularly driving down their energy costs and…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Sky News Live AM Agenda with Kieran Gilbert Topics: Leadership; Ipsos Poll; National Energy Guarantee 20/08/2018 7:01AM Kieran Gilbert: Is the Prime Minister’s leadership safe? Simon Birmingham: Look Kieran absolutely. The key point here is that as a Government as long as we get on and focus on…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Adelaide Topics: Little Scientists program; National Energy Guarantee 17/08/2018 11:00AM Simon Birmingham: Thanks so much for coming along today. It’s wonderful to be here at St Thomas School, celebrating success in the Little Scientists program, which is inspiring preschool children right across Australia to become more engaged in science and…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC Radio Adelaide Breakfast with David Bevan and Ali Clarke Topics: Fraser Anning; National Energy Guarantee 15/08/2018 08:38AM David Bevan: Let’s welcome to our Super Wednesday panel, Federal Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham, Federal Education Minister, good morning to you. Simon Birmingham: Good morning. David Bevan: Amanda Rishworth, Labor…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Triple J Hack with Avani Dias Topics: Higher education reform 14/08/2018 5:42PM Avani Dias: If you’ve ever been a university student or you’re planning on it, you’ll have to start paying back your debt when you’re earning less. That change passed Parliament just moments ago; the Parliament’s agreed to make…
The Turnbull Government’s plan for a more sustainable higher education student loans scheme has passed the Parliament, ensuring future generations have access to study opportunities at Australia’s world-class institutions. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the plan ensured Australia’s higher education loan system was accessible and sustainable. “We’re delivering a record…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC Radio Adelaide with Ali Clarke and David Bevan Topics: ATARs for teaching courses 13/08/2018 8:47AM David Bevan: But let’s go to Simon Birmingham, federal Education Minister, right now. Good morning, Minister. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David. David Bevan: Is it too easy to get into…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Sky News Live AM Agenda with Kieran Gilbert Topics: Newspoll; National Energy Guarantee; School funding 13/08/2018 8:31AM Kieran Gilbert: Minister, thanks so much for your time. Parliament back this week, a huge parliamentary sitting after the winter break and not the best news when it comes to the latest Newspoll…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop Interview, Canberra Topics: ATARs for teaching courses; Company tax cuts; National Energy Guarantee; Newspoll 13/08/2018 07:30AM Journalist: Minister data on ATARs yesterday, yes- and then this morning Universities Australia releases a report saying that university students are struggling with the cost of living. Is this an area that the Government…