Subject: Challenges for Education; Submarines; South Australian Unemployment E&OE… DAVID PENBERTHY: Now, you obviously haven’t had time to get your feet under the desk yet, but broadly speaking, what do you reckon are the big challenges for our schools? SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Well good morning, Penbo, Jane and listeners. Look, we face many challenges and I…
DetailsSABRA LANE: One of those tipped for a promotion in the first Turnbull ministry is the Assistant Minister for Education and Training, South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham. I spoke with him earlier. Simon Birmingham thanks for talking to 7:30. SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Good evening Sabra. SABRA LANE: You were tipped to get a promotion this weekend.…
DetailsSIMON BIRMINGHAM: Ladies and gentlemen it's great to be here with you all and wow what a warm up act. As a humble politician, that's one hell of an act to have to follow. So forgive me at the outset. Although there are those who might suggest that there were some shark sightings in Canberra…
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I thank the Prime Minister for the honour to serve as Australia's Minister for Education and Training. Australia enjoys one of the best education and training systems in the world and it is an enormous privilege to continue the government's work to make our great system even better. Since December last year I have greatly…
DetailsSubject: SA training funding; Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull; Submarines E&OE… SIMON BIRMINGHAM: It is wonderful to have the VELG Training conference happening here in Adelaide because this is one of the largest conferences on vocational education and training that happens around Australia. Now it is a reminder of a couple of things. Firstly, the need…
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There have been serious allegations reported today about the registered training organisation (RTO) Phoenix Institute and broker Education Circle. Assistant Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham said he was deeply disturbed about the allegations made and has asked the Department of Education and Training to urgently investigate. “I have asked for my Department…
DetailsThere have been serious allegations reported today about the registered training organisation (RTO) Phoenix Institute and broker Education Circle. Assistant Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham said he was deeply disturbed about the allegations made and has asked the Department of Education and Training to urgently investigate. “I have asked for my Department…
DetailsSubject: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull E&OE… JULIE DOYLE: Senator, thanks for coming in. Let's start, it’s the day after now, what are your reflections on last night? SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Julie, yesterday was a difficult day and of course challenging days lie ahead. It obviously is a very personally difficult time for Tony and his family and…
DetailsSubject: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull; Submarines E&OE… MATTHEW ABRAHAM: Simon Birmingham is a Liberal Senator for South Australia, welcome to the program Senator. SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Good morning Matthew, David and listeners. MATTHEW ABRAHAM: Were you spooked by the polls and also the threat posed by Nick Xenophon and that was what got you and Chris…
DetailsSubject: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull E&OE… FRAN KELLY: Assistant Education Minster, Simon Birmingham, was one of Malcolm Turnbull’s key backers, he helped orchestrate this leadership change, Simon Birmingham good morning welcome to breakfast. SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Good morning, Fran. FRAN KELLY: Why did your party need to change leaders? SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Fran, we have been a…
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