Joint media statement: The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition It is time the Chinese Government brought closure to the case of Australian citizen Ms Cheng Lei and released her from detention. Today marks 1,000 days since Ms Cheng was unjustly detained in China in August 2020. Ms Cheng has been held…
DetailsTopic: UK-Free Trade Agreement; EU trade deal; Budget; Coal mine cancellations; 08:55AM ACDT Friday, 5 May 2023 Laura Jayes: Joining me now is the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. You had a thing or two to do with this when you were trade minister, because these things do take some time. So,…
DetailsTopic: Commonwealth infrastructure projects under suspicious review; 08:30 AM ACDT Monday, 1 May 2023 Will Goodings: Speaking of where the country may well be going, The Oz has a story this morning that potentially has ramifications for South Australia. The Infrastructure and Transport Minister federally, Catherine King, will a little bit later today announce…
DetailsJoint media release: Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Shadow Minister for Cyber Security The Albanese government must explain why it has rejected official requests from Ukraine for cyber assistance to help the nation defend against malicious Russian cyber attacks and information operations. Ukrainian and Australian officials have acknowledged that Ukraine…
DetailsTopic: Defence Strategic Review 08:30 AM ACDT Wednesday, 26 April 2023 David Bevan: Simon Birmingham is the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, he joins us now. Good morning, Senator Birmingham. Simon Birmingham: Good morning. It’s good to be with you all. David Bevan: It’s easy for us ordinary people to get lost…
DetailsTopics: ANZAC Day, Defence Strategic Review; Sudan; 07:45AM AEST Tuesday, 25 April 2023 Peter Stefanovic: You’re back with First Edition folks, thank you so much for your company this Anzac Day morning. Well, joining us live now, the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. Simon, good to see you. Thanks for your time this…
DetailsThe Opposition welcomes Prime Minister Albanese’s delayed acceptance to attend the NATO Leaders’ Summit in July. In what should have been an obvious and swift yes to the invitation the Prime Minister finally has acknowledged the importance of this event and agreed to make time for it. As one of the AP4 to…
DetailsTopics: Solicitor-General advice released on the Voice; Solomon Islands security pact with Melanesia; Mining opportunities for New Caledonia; 10:55AM AEST Friday, 21 April 2023 Journalist: What do you made of the solicitor general’s advice over the voice? Do you think this will ease coalition concerns? That it may lead to legal challenges? Simon…
DetailsTopics: NSW Liberal Leader; Solicitor-General advice released on the Voice; 10:45AM AEST Friday, 21 April 2023 Laura Jayes: Mark Speakman, who you will know if you live in New South Wales, has been elected the new leader of the Liberal Party in New South Wales and will lead that party in Opposition. He is…
DetailsTopics: Voice; Wong NPC speech; Keating criticism; Chalmers to spend more and put pressure on Australians 07:45AM AEST Tuesday, 18 April 2023 Pete Stefanovic: You’re watching First Edition. Thanks for your company, folks. Well, let’s go to the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. Simon, good to see you. Thanks for your time this…
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