Topics: Emissions reductions targets; Industrial relations reform; income support; health messaging; 02/02/2021 07:35AM Fran Kelly: The Morrison Government is shifting ground on climate change policy, with the Prime Minister saying he wants Australia to reach net zero emissions by 2050 or perhaps even earlier. It’s the first time the PM has nominated that specific timetable…
DetailsTopics: Emissions targets; Collingwood; Myanmar coup; COVID rapid testing kits; 02/02/2021 07:05AM Lisa Millar: Well, the coronavirus situation in Perth will be one of many issues facing our federal politicians when parliament resumes today. Finance Minister and Leader of the Government in the Senate, Simon Birmingham, joins us from Parliament House. Good morning for…
DetailsThe Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Deputy Leader of the Nationals The Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate RIC interest rate cut continues to back farmers Farmers and farm-related small businesses across regional Australia will be further supported from today,…
DetailsTopics: stranded Australians; JobKeeper; relationship with China; 29/01/20 4:11pm Jim Wilson: Well, big news today for stranded Aussies in the UK. They’ve been dealt a big blow after an abrupt decision by Britain to close its border to the United Arab Emirates. This means there’ll be no Emirates planes available to pick up stranded Australians…
DetailsThe Hon Stuart Robert MP Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister for Government Services Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Senator for South Australia MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 28 January 2021 New Services Australia building in Adelaide CBD to deliver jobs bonanza and better services for South Australians…
DetailsTopics: US President Biden; Australia-US Relations; Labour force figures; JobKeeper; National Cabinet; Cricket Australia – Australia Day decision 21/01/2021 04:08PM Jim Wilson: Well, he’s got a big job ahead, and on the line is Finance Minister and Acting Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham. Minister, welcome back to Drive. Simon Birmingham: Good afternoon, Jim.…
DetailsWednesday, 20 January 2021 Regional Victoria will reap ongoing benefits after the Australian Rail Track Corporation signed an $80 million contract for the local manufacture of Inland Rail turnouts by Vossloh Cogifer’s Australian facilities. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said this was further evidence of the significant economic…
DetailsSENATOR THE HON SIMON BIRMINGHAM Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs TRANSCRIPT Topics: Australian Open COVID cases; Australian repatriation flights, Hotel quarantine, US politics 18/01/2021 08:36AM David Bevan: Well, let’s go to acting Foreign Minister, South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham. Good morning to you, Minister. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David, Ali. Welcome back and happy New…
DetailsSENATOR THE HON SIMON BIRMINGHAM Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs TRANSCRIPT Topics: Australian Open COVID issues, Australian repatriations, COVID-19 vaccine, Australian exports 18/01/2021 07:36AM Sally Sara: Well, the Australian Open tennis has been thrown into further disarray, with a number of players forced into strict 14-day quarantine, climbing to more than 70. It follows the…
DetailsSENATOR THE HON SIMON BIRMINGHAM Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs TRANSCRIPT E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on 2GB, Weekends, with Chris Smith. Topics: Additional repatriation flights for Australians; imminent end of JobKeeper. 17/01/2021 09:23AM Chris Smith: Well, the Federal Government is organising another 20 flights to rescue Australians stranded overseas. The flights will take place over the…
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