E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC AM with Sabra Lane Topics: NAPLAN; Release of Research Infrastructure Investment plan 15/05/2018 07:19AM Sabra Lane: The Federal Government’s releasing the details of its research infrastructure investment plan today. The headline figure is an additional $1.9 billion over 12 years to fund programs like new supercomputers, research into…
Joint Release with Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash Tackling cancer, boosting farm crops, cyber security and better management of the Great Barrier Reef are just some of the benefits set to flow from a landmark research investment strategy revealed by the Turnbull Government. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister…
Families in Mt Druitt will now have access to the Turnbull Government’s community based Connected Beginnings program, which connects health care, early childhood education and family support services to give local children the best possible start in life. The Connected Beginnings program includes initiatives that provide outreach and support, and bring early childhood and…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Adelaide Topics: Decentralisation; Bill Shorten’s Budget reply; Mayo by-election 11/05/2018 1:45pm Simon Birmingham: I’m thrilled to be at the Golden Grove Primary School today in recognition of the fact that the Turnbull Government has reinvested in the National School Chaplaincy Program, providing important support to children around Australia in terms of…
The 2018-19 Budget has delivered more good news for South Australia with up to 44 new jobs set to be created in the state. Through the Coalition Government’s Decentralisation Agenda the Unique Student Identifier will relocate from Canberra to Adelaide creating up to 40 new jobs, whilst the establishment of The Office of the National…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC Radio Adelaide with Ali Clarke and David Bevan Topics: By-election in Mayo 10/05/2018 8:38AM David Bevan: Good morning, Simon Birmingham. Simon Birmingham: Good morning David and good morning Ali. David Bevan: So is this about big ideas, is it about getting the Downer’s back into Parliament or is it about…
The Turnbull Government is sticking to our plan to build a stronger economy to benefit all Australians. Senior Cabinet Ministers for South Australia, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham said this year’s budget includes measures to better the lives of all South Australians. “Under the Government’s economic plan record jobs…
The Turnbull Government has outlined a clear plan, from the high chair to higher education, to ensure every student can choose the best education path to help them reach their potential. Australia’s education system needs to be better than it is today. Students, employers, families and the Government all recognise the challenges we face and…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Sky News AM Agenda with Kieran Gilbert Topics: Budget 2018-19; University funding; Release of Gonski 2.0 report; NAPLAN 07/05/2018 09:05AM Kieran Gilbert: Now, earlier this morning I spoke to the Education Minister Simon Birmingham and discussed the fact that the government is balancing a lot here in terms of commitment to…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Sky News Sunday with Chris Kenny Topics: Release of Gonski 2.0 report; Schools funding 07/05/2018 20:03 PM Chris Kenny: Now, as I mentioned, let’s talk about education. Education is going to be a big issue debated between now and the election for sure. There’ll be a focus on it, no doubt,…