Monday 16 October 2023 The attacks by Hamas against Israel just over a week ago, were amongst the worst examples of terrorism in the modern age. That word – terrorism – speaks of horror… …it speaks of violence…. ….it speaks of instilling fear in a people to achieve a political or…
Topics: Release of detained Australian Cheng Lei; Repatriation flights for Australians from Israel; Shadow Foreign Minister visit to Berlin; 05:05PM AEDT 11 October 2023 Andy Park: That’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking a short time ago. He also confirmed that the Federal Government will be assisting Australians stranded in Israel to return home. Two…
Joint statement: The Hon Peter Dutton, Leader of the Opposition 11 October 2023 The Coalition welcomes the release and safe return back to Australia of Ms Cheng Lei. Ms Cheng’s release and return home to her children and partner Nick Coyle will be a moment of great relief and joy to them. We thank all…
Topics: Hamas attack on Israel; 06:15AM AEST 10 October 2023 Peter Stefanovic: Well, let’s keep that conversation going and we’ll bring in the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. Simon, you would have just been able to hear some of the commentary there from the IDF on where they are at from a military…
Topics: Hamas attack on Israel; Senate aviation inquiry; 05:45PM AEST 09 October 2023 Ali Moore: Simon Birmingham is the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister. He’s also a member of the Select Committee on Commonwealth Bilateral Air Service Agreements, which will become pertinent in just a couple of minutes because they have released a report today. First of…
Topics: Catherine King refuses to front Senate inquiry; Voice referendum; 03:05PM AEST 04 October 2023 Kieran Gilbert: Let’s go live now to the Shadow Foreign Minister, Simon Birmingham. A few things to get your reaction to. I want to start with the news that Catherine King won’t be attending your committee, the committee that you’re a…
Topics: Taipan helicopter fleet grounded; Senate aviation inquiry; Qantas board; China commentary on parliamentary delegation to Taiwan; 09:20AM AEST 29 September 2023 Laura Jayes: Welcome back. Australia’s troubled Taipan helicopter fleet will be permanently grounded. That has been confirmed this morning. Joining me live now, the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. Simon Birmingham,…
Topics: Senate aviation inquiry into Qatar Airways decision; 07:35PM AEST 27 September 2023 Sarah Ferguson: The heads of major airlines face questions in a Senate inquiry today. The federal government remains under pressure over its decision to prevent Qatar Airways from flying 28 additional flights into major Australian cities, a move criticised as favouring…
Topics: Dan Andrews resignation; Senate aviation inquiry into Qatar Airways decision; Qantas board; Taiwan; Voice; 12:10PM AEST 27 September 2023 Ashleigh Gillon: Staying in Canberra, let’s now bring in the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. Senator, good to see you. Thanks for your time. I do want…
Topics: Dan Andrews resignation; Timor-Leste and China sign comprehensive strategic partnership; Australia-Pacific relationship; 04:15PM AEST 26 September 2023 Greg Jennett: We’re going to turn to Brisbane now. Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham has been sitting on a Senate inquiry into the rejection of extra flights into Australia for Qatar Airways. We have a few other…