AIIA National Conference

Australian Institute of International Affairs National Conference Monday 24 October 2022 Canberra, ACT Thank you for the opportunity to be here at the Australian Institute of International Affairs and to address this conference, it really is a pleasure to be here. I begin by recognising the depth of foreign policy expertise assembled here today and…

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Condolence Speech –  Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Australian Senate   Friday, 23rd September 2022   On the death of Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth … we give thanks for her truly remarkable life. Of the countless words describing the life and legacy of…

Mikhail Gorbachev

5 September 2022 Senate Motion – Condolences I rise in support of the motion moved by the Leader of the Government in the Senate and to associate the coalition parties with the words and sentiments expressed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate. There can be no doubt that Mikhail Gorbachev was one…

Webinar address to American Chamber of Commerce in Australia: National Security and Business Series

Topics: AUKUS: Business opportunities beyond submarines 09/12/2021 10:00AM AEST   Simon Birmingham: It has been an incredibly exciting time in terms of the Australia-US relationship Now, I know the theme that I’ve been throwing today is AUKUS and the business opportunity potential beyond submarines. But I think it is important, firstly to note, the importance…