Topics: Criminal deportation; Australia-New Zealand relationship; AUKUS submarines; Asylum seekers; Laura Jayes: Joining me live now is the Shadow Foreign Minister, Simon Birmingham. Congratulations on your new role in opposition. Simon Birmingham, first of all, on this issue of deportation, do you think Jacinda Ardern has a point when she says that New Zealanders…
DetailsHaving been appointed Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs I look forward to the opportunity to contribute in this critical policy space. Australia has an important role to play in a challenging world. We are the world’s thirteenth largest economy, sixth largest land mass and strategically placed at the heart of the Indo-Pacific. As a proud…
DetailsTopics: Liberal Party; Election result; Gas crisis Laura Jayes: Thanks so much for your time. Senator, we haven’t spoken to you since the election. We’ve seen the intervening two weeks with a lot of soul searching. What are your observations of the election result? Simon Birmingham: Good morning, LJ. It’s good to. Good to…
DetailsDavid Speers: But first let’s hear from the leading liberal moderate, the Liberal Senate leader, Simon Birmingham. I spoke to him just a short time ago. Simon Birmingham, thanks so much for joining us, particularly at last minute doing this before you jump on your flight home. Look, you’ve had a little bit of time…
DetailsMichael Bailey: Well, when we talked about hydrogen and that’s been talked about for the last 8 to 10 years. Everyone thought it was a pipe dream. But hang on a second, it’s moving pretty fast. We may actually see it in our lifetime, which is fantastic. Of course, Minister Simon Birmingham, he’s got some…
DetailsPatricia Karvelas: The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have gone head-to-head in the first leaders debate of the election campaign. And while the audience of 100 undecided voters gave it to Anthony Albanese, a quarter of the voters couldn’t decide who the winner was. Simon Birmingham is the Finance Minister and our guest. Welcome…
DetailsLisa Millar: Well, let’s bring in the Finance Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham, who is in Brisbane and was watching that debate very closely, that group. Good morning. Good morning, Senator. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, Lisa. Lisa Millar: That group of undecided voters who were in the room came away and said Anthony Albanese…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing $3 million to build a new state-of-the-art Community Hub for the Marino Community. Minister for Finance and Senator for South Australia, Simon Birmingham said the new hub would be a major boost for the Marino community. “The existing Marino Community Hall is in need of replacement, having been…
Details12 April 2022 Subjects: Our plan for a stronger economy; Anthony Albanese unemployment stuff up Patricia Karvelas: Simon Birmingham joins me now. Good morning, Minister. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, Patricia. Great to be with you. Patricia Karvelas: Is it really a hanging offence when a politician has a momentary brain…
DetailsSenator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate Senator for South Australia The Hon. Angus Taylor MP Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Date: Thursday, 7 April 2022 The Morrison Government has appointed Ms Leanne Heywood OAM and Mr Timothy Longstaff as Non-Executive Directors of Snowy Hydro Limited (SHL) for three-year…
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