Topics: Nicolle Flint 27/02/2021 01:45AM Simon Birmingham: Thank you for coming today, I want to say a few words about my colleague, the Member for Boothby, Nicolle Flint. Nicolle has announced her intention to not recontest the next election. And Nicolle’s decision is one that we respect and understand. It’s a personal decision by her,…
As the federal Member for Boothby, Nicolle Flint has been a proud advocate for her local community and South Australia. Since 2016 Nicolle has been a committed and strong voice for the people of Boothby and a determined representative of the South Australian Liberal team. Enduring the most grim of election battles in 2019, Nicolle’s…
Topics: Qantas; International travel; Airline support; JobKeeper & JobSeeker; University research; International students; Parliament workplace practices 26/02/2021 08:45AM Laura Jayes: Qantas will consider bargain airfares to help stimulate travel after the pandemic dealt a billion dollar blow to the company’s balance sheet, the nation’s carrier half year results confirm lockdowns and border closures have had…
Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate Senator for South Australia The Hon Ben Morton MP Assistant Minister for Electoral Matters Date: Friday, 26 February 2021 The Morrison Government will provide $24.4 million to further modernise the Australian electoral system, providing further safeguards to protect the integrity…
Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate Senator for South Australia Date: Friday, 26 February 2021 KEY POINTS The Monthly Financial Statements for January 2021 report the budget position against the expected monthly profile for the 2020-21 financial year through to 31 January 2021, based on the…
Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate Senator for South Australia Hon Michael McCormack MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Leader of The Nationals Member for Riverina Date: Friday, 26 February 2021 The Australian Government is investing a further $220 million for…
Topics: Australia-China relationship; Australia’s financial position; US-Australia relationship; Defence Minister Linda Reynolds 25/02/2021 08:05AM Adrian Franklin: It’s a real pleasure to welcome the Minister for Finance and Senator for South Australia, Simon Birmingham. Welcome to Ticker News. How are you today? Simon Birmingham: Hello, Adrian. I’m great. It’s great to be with you. Thanks…
Topics: Naval Group; Submarine contract; Brittany Higgins; Parliament workplace review 25/02/2021 08:35AM David Bevan: Minister, thank you for joining us. Simon Birmingham: Hello, David, good to be with you. David Bevan: Minister, is the government considering its options to terminate the contract with the Naval Group? Simon Birmingham: Well, David as you…
Topics: Brittany Higgins; Independent culture review; JobKeeper and JobSeeker 24/02/2021 07:35PM Leigh Sales: Senator Simon Birmingham is the Minister for Finance. He is leading the review into parliament’s workplace culture. Thank you for joining us. On the Brittany Higgins matter, can I ask when did you first become aware of the alleged rape at Parliament…
Topics: Media bargaining code; Jobseeker increase 23/02/2021 08:05PM Oli Peterson: Minister, welcome to Perth Live. Simon Birmingham: Hello, Oli. It’s, great to be with you. Oli Peterson: Facebook deal is done and dusted. That must be a relief? Simon Birmingham: This is very good news for Australian journalists, Australian news media and…