Topics: Community crisis in Alice Springs; Ludmila Kovaleva visa expiry; Voice to Parliament; 09:20AM AEDT 27 January 2023 Laura Jayes: Ludmila Kovaleva spends her days carrying tourists up and down Broome’s Cable Beach on camels. However, she could be forced to return to her native Russia, where she could face imprisonment or death. Ludmila…
Today marks four years since Dr Yang Hengjun (Dr Yang Jun) was detained in China. While reports have noted that Dr Yang was allowed a consular visit, the Opposition remains deeply concerned for Dr Yang’s welfare as well as his limitations on access to legal representation. The uncertainty and continual delays to Dr Yang’s case…
Topics: Australian troops help to train Ukraine soldiers in the UK; Labor’s ineffective gas price cap; Senator Jim Molan; Parliamentary delegation to PNG; 07:45AM AEDT 18 January 2023 Peter Stefanovic: Well, let’s go live to Papua New Guinea because joining us is the Shadow Foreign Minister, Simon Birmingham. Simon, thanks for your time as always. We’ll get…
Australia has lost a true patriot and serviceman who demonstrated unwavering dedication to the safety and security of our nation. Jim Molan served Australia as a soldier, a Senator, a community volunteer and a strategist. A man of principle, who was willing to make sacrifices for his beliefs, Jim embodied the best of service to…
Joint media release: Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Countering Foreign Interference The Coalition is gravely concerned by media reports detailing the jailing of family of Iranian-Australian protestors by the regime in Tehran. Particularly concerning is the suggestion that this has been enabled by representatives of the regime in Australia. If these allegations…
This week I will travel to Papua New Guinea to understand the impact of development work, particularly in the health sphere, and undertake local meetings. Over five days I will visit Port Moresby and nearby towns of Kuriva, Kerea and Pari, as well as Goroka and Asaro. The visit will enable discussions with PNG officials,…
Topics: Albanese Government axing Naval Shipbuilding College without replacement; PM to PNG; Exclusive Sam Smith concert costing taxpayers; 12:35PM ACDT 13 January 2023 Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming along and Happy New Year. Pleased to be here today with state counterparts John Gardner and Stephen Patterson, John, the Deputy Liberal Leader of…
Topics: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet; Australia-Pacific relations; China-Japan relations; Sanctions; 07:46AM AEDT 13 January 2023 Hamish MacDonald: Well Senator Simon Birmingham is the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister. He joins us this morning from Adelaide. Good morning to you. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, Hamish. Great to be with you. Hamish MacDonald: I just…
Topics: PM visit to Papua New Guinea; Australia-China relationship; 12:35PM AEDT 12 January 2023 Gabriella Power: Coming back to our top story this hour, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has just finished addressing Papua New Guinea during a visit to Port Moresby. Joining us live now is Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Birmingham. Simon Birmingham, thanks for…
Topics: Foreign investment laws; Voice to Parliament; un-Australian things; 08:05AM ACDT 6 January 2023 Graeme Goodings: Well, Canada has banned foreigners from buying residential property. It’s an attempt to make more homes available to locals facing a housing crisis. And that’s exactly what we’re facing in this country at the moment. Not enough homes…