2GB – Afternoons

Topics: Labor Government flip-flopping on reasons to test Chinese travellers; 01:05PM ACDT 4 January 2023   Joe Hildebrand: This COVID cluster that the government has managed to orchestrate almost despite itself, is now starting to haunt the government. Already China is threatening payback and of course we know that China sabre rattles and doesn’t need…

Sky News Live – First Edition

Topics: Foreign Minister visit to China; Australia-China relations; Kevin Rudd appointment to US Ambassador; 07:45AM AEDT 21 December 2022 Danica De Giorgio: Foreign Minister Penny Wong has touched down in Beijing preparing for crucial meetings with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Joining me now live is the Shadow Foreign Minister, Simon Birmingham. Thank you for joining us. What…

2GB – Drive

Topics: Kevin Rudd appointment to US Ambassador; Foreign Minister visit to China; Australia-China relations; 05:10PM AEDT 20 December 2022   Luke Grant:  The Shadow Foreign Minister is Senator Simon Birmingham, who joins me this afternoon. Senator, thanks for your time.   Simon Birmingham: Good afternoon, Luke. Good to be with you.   Luke Grant: Nice…

Sky News Live – On the Hour

Topics: Foreign Minister visit to China; Australia-China relations; Coalition policies; 01:32PM AEDT 19 December 2022   Tom Connell:  With the latest indication of relations thawing between China and Australia, the Foreign Minister, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, will visit China this week and meet with her counterpart to coincide the day that there have been…

ABC Radio – RN Breakfast

Topics: Bipartisan delegation to Pacific; Coalition climate policy and emissions targets; Pacific climate challenge; 06:50AM AEDT 19 December 2022   Sarah Dingle:  The Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Liberal counterpart, Simon Birmingham, led a delegation to Vanuatu, the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau, presenting a united front on climate and regional security. Before…

Sky News Live – AM Agenda

Topics: Labor’s rushed energy legislation to cause long-term pain; Bipartisan delegation to Pacific; 10:05AM ACDT 16 December 2022 Laura Jayes: Returning to one of our top stories. Australia’s gas giants have lashed out at the Albanese Government for its decision to intervene in the market and introduce temporary caps. Executives have likened the policy to those…

Joint Press Conference – Palau

Topics: Bipartisan delegation to the Pacific; Australia-Palau relationship; Palau’s climate leadership; Australia’s bid to co-host COP31; Palau tourism; recognition of Taiwan; Coalition’s track-record on climate. 15 December 2022 President Surangel Whipps: Good morning and welcome, Honourable Minister, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Senator Simon Birmingham. We are extremely honoured to welcome your delegation to Palau. It would…

Joint Press Conference – Federation States of Micronesia

Topics: : Marking 35 years of diplomatic relations with FSM, bipartisan delegation visit, Pacific Islands Forum, bilateral security agreement with Vanuatu, relations with China, climate, COVID-19 14 December 2022 President David Panuelo: Well, thank you all for coming to this very special occasion, very historic occasion. Minister Wong and the delegation with the FSM delegation, had…