Topic(s): Ukraine Narelle Graham: What to expect from the situation unfolding in the Ukraine? Well, Senator Simon Birmingham is the Liberal Senator for South Australia. He is a senior Liberal figure. He is, of course, our current Minister for Finance in the Morrison government and also a former Minister for Trade. But he also sits on…
Date: Friday, 25 February 2022 Scott Emerson: The Prime Minister has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at ensuring Russia pays a cost for the terrible violence inflicted on the people of Ukraine amid concerns about the negligible impact of the early rounds of sanctions. Scott Morrison says he is working with NATO to provide non-lethal…
Topic(s): Ukraine Simon Birmingham: Good afternoon, Jim. It’s good to be with you as always. Jim Wilson: Oh, it’s terrible. It’s terrible what’s unfolding. And as acting Foreign Minister, we know that there are Australians in Ukraine. Do we know if any of them? What’s the state of play there as far as any reports of casualties? Simon…
Prime Minister: I’m very pleased to be here today in the fastest growing state, fastest growing state economy in Australia today with Premier Marshall. And to be joined by Dr Rachel Swift and Amy Grantham, candidates here at the next federal election. Thanks to everyone here for hosting us here today. And of course, Minister Price,…
Topic(s): Ukraine Laura Jayes: Well, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has condemned the Russian invasion as brutal and unprovoked entirely of Vladimir Putin’s making Australia will impose further financial sanctions on President Putin’s regime in retaliation for his action in Ukraine. Joining me live now is the Finance Minister Simon Birmingham. Thank you so much for your…
Topic(s): Ukraine Nikolai Beilharz: We’re joined by Senator Simon Birmingham, the Finance Minister. Good morning, Senator. Simon Birmingham: Good morning Nikolai, Stacey and listeners. Nikolai Beilharz: Thank you for taking the time to speak to us. What is the Australian Government doing in response to this? Simon Birmingham: These are indeed very troubling times, and together with our partners around…
Topic(s): Ukraine Carrie Bickmore: Simon Birmingham is a member of the National Security Committee, and he joins us now. Minister sanctions have been in place since 2014. They didn’t deter Russia then. Do you think they’ll make any difference now? Simon Birmingham: Well, this is a very coordinated escalation of sanctions. We’re not surprised by what…
Topic(s): 737 deep maintenance and modification facility; national security; nuclear-powered submarine program; housing program; SA state election Simon Birmingham: Thank you all for coming, and it’s a delight to be here at RAAF Base Edinburgh, this South Australian morning on this beautiful day for a very important announcement. A great announcement for South Australia in terms of…
Topic(s): Eraring power station; National security; Employment figures; Michael Rowland: It’s been a huge week in federal politics with the final parliamentary sittings before the March budget. Lots to cover. Let’s bring in the Finance Minister Simon Birmingham from Adelaide. Minister, good morning to you. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, Michael, good to be with you. …
Topic(s): Employment figures; David Koch: A good number of Australians took time off in January because of COVID. That’s according to the Bureau of Statistics. More than 450,000 workers were sick or isolated for at least a week. But despite the disruption, the official unemployment rate remained steady at a 13 year low of 4.2 per cent.…