Topics: PM trip to China; China-Australia relationship; CPTPP; Israel-Hamas conflict; 11:20AM ACDT Saturday, 4 November 2023 Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming along today. At the outset, can I note that the natural disaster appears to have struck in Nepal and our thoughts are with people there. We know that Australia as good…
Topics:PM China visit; Australia-China relationship; Israel-Hamas conflict, 09:25AM AEDT Friday, 3 November 2023 Laura Jayes: Good to see you. Senator, first of all, Anthony Albanese leaves to China tomorrow. It’s a pretty historic trip and one that I think is a good sign. But what does a successful trip for Anthony Albanese look like in your…
Topics: High Court Benbrika; Dr Yang Hengjun; PNG refugee funds investigation; Israel 04:05PM AEDT 1/11/23 Matt Doran: The Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil wasn’t available for interview this Wednesday. Simon Birmingham is the shadow Foreign Minister. He’s acting as the shadow Home Affairs Minister at the moment and was a member of the Coalition’s…
Topics: Condolences for Mark Dreyfus; Dr. Yang Hengjun; PM China visit; Israel-Hamas conflict; Mr. Benbrika: Pacific Island Games security; 11:40AM AEDT 1 November 2023 Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming today. At the outset, I would like to convey personal condolences and also condolences of the Opposition to Attorney General Mark Dreyfus on the sad death of his wife, Deborah.…
Topics: Dr. Yang Hengjun; China visit; Israel conflict 0810 AEDT 1 November 2023 Patricia Karvelas: The sudden release of Australian-Chinese journalist, Cheng Lei, after three years in detention has raised hopes that another Australian jailed in China, Yang Hengjun, could also be freed. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the friends and family of…
Topics: Joint former Prime Ministers’ letter; Israel-Hamas conflict; 08:15AM AEDT Tuesday 31 October 2023 Pete Stefanovic: Well, let’s go straight to the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham, and we will start off with this letter, I should say, signed by all former living Australian Prime Ministers, Simon, except one Paul Keating. So, it…
Topics: Israel-Hamas conflict; UN General Assembly resolution; EU FTA; 08:45AM AEDT Monday, 30 October 2023 Raf Epstein: The Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and part of Peter Dutton’s opposition is Simon Birmingham. He is also Liberal Senator for South Australia. Good morning. Simon Birmingham: Good morning Raf. Good to be with you. …
Topics: Israel-Hamas conflict; Labor trickery on foreign aid budget; 04:05PM AEDT Thursday, 26 October 2023 Matt Doran: Well, the Foreign Minister is tied up in Senate Estimates hearings today, but we are joined by her Shadow Liberal Senator, Simon Birmingham. Senator, welcome to Afternoon Briefing. The sentiment that Penny Wong has expressed there about…
Topics: Hamas hostages released; PM should visit Israel; Microsoft announcement; 07:54AM AEDT Tuesday, 24 October 2023 Pete Stefanovic: Well, let’s go back to Canberra now because joining us is the Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham. Simon, good to see you as always. So, we’ve had that positive news that’s come from Gaza this last…
Topics: Microsoft announcement; Australia’s support for Israel; 08:02AM AEDT Tuesday, 24 October 2023 Journalist: Senator, big announcement in Washington this morning. A $5 billion investment from Microsoft into essentially cybersecurity for Australia working with the ASD. Is this a welcome announcement? Simon Birmingham: Any investment in Australia is welcome and the previous Coalition…