Topics: Brittany Higgins; Independent culture review; JobKeeper and JobSeeker 24/02/2021 07:35PM Leigh Sales: Senator Simon Birmingham is the Minister for Finance. He is leading the review into parliament’s workplace culture. Thank you for joining us. On the Brittany Higgins matter, can I ask when did you first become aware of the alleged rape at Parliament…
DetailsTopics: Media bargaining code; Jobseeker increase 23/02/2021 08:05PM Oli Peterson: Minister, welcome to Perth Live. Simon Birmingham: Hello, Oli. It’s, great to be with you. Oli Peterson: Facebook deal is done and dusted. That must be a relief? Simon Birmingham: This is very good news for Australian journalists, Australian news media and…
DetailsInterview on 4BC Drive with Scott Emerson Topics: Media bargaining code; Jobseeker increase 23/02/2021 04:45PM Scott Emerson: There’s been a very big day in Canberra today. Obviously, the breaking news this afternoon has been the agreement for Facebook to return to news content next couple of days after an agreement was reached with the federal…
DetailsTopics: Media bargaining code; Craig Kelly; Vaccine rollout; JobSeeker 22/02/2021 07:55AM Jim Wilson: On the line is the Minister for Finance, Simon Birmingham. Minister, welcome back to Drive. Simon Birmingham: Hey, Jim, great to be with you as always. Jim Wilson: Thanks for your time as always. Now we begin with Facebook. It…
DetailsTopics: Vaccine rollout; Review of Parliament workplace practices; 22/02/2021 09:20AM David Bevan: Finance Minister and Leader of the Government in the Senate, joins us now. Good morning, Simon Birmingham. Simon Birmingham: Good morning, David and Ali and happy vaccine day to all the listeners. David Bevan: Well, before we get on to the…
DetailsTopics: Vaccine rollout; Border closures; JobKeeper and JobSeeker 22/02/2021 07:55AM Peter Stefanovic: Joining us is Finance Minister Simon Birmingham. Minister, good to see you. Thanks for joining us, as always. So when will it be your turn? Simon Birmingham: Good to be with you. Well, I’ll be waiting in line with all other Australians.…
DetailsTopics: Vaccine rollout; Review of Parliament workplaces; Media bargaining code; JobSeeker future 22/02/2021 07:35AM Fran Kelly: Well, the Prime Minister is trumpeting the COVID-19 vaccine as the big game changer for the way we live our lives with the pandemic, despite the major milestone of commencing the vaccine rollout. The government, though, remains engulfed in…
DetailsTopics: Economic recovery; Victoria lockdown; JobKeeper; JobSeeker; 15/02/2021 05:38AM Jim Wilson: Two point one three million Australians who relied on JobKeeper at the height of the pandemic have now come off the payment. It’s a great sign our economy is recovering and moving in the right direction. But there are still one and a half…
DetailsTopics: Employment opportunities; JobKeeper & JobSeeker; tourism industry; 12/02/2021 11:18AM Nadia Mitsopoulos: It’s a pretty firm message from the federal government today for young people who are out of work, there are jobs available for you if you’re willing to take them. Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says there that many employers are actually crying out…
DetailsTopics: Economic recovery; JobKeeper; employment opportunities; Pete Evans 12/02/2021 08:45AM Laura Jayes: A speech today, Simon Birmingham, you’ll say if interest rates rise, almost 50 billion dollars could be added to our debt. What rates and timing is that modelled on? Simon Birmingham: Well, Laura that is modelled on where we to see a…
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