The Senate has today passed legislation that will ensure participants in the independent review into Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces, to be led by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, will have their privacy and confidentiality protected. Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said the passing of the Archives and other legislation Amendment Bill 2021 through the Senate puts…
DetailsTHE HON PAUL FLETCHER MP Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts SENATOR THE HON SIMON BIRMINGHAM Minister for Finance The contract for baggage handling services at the future Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has been awarded to Vanderlande, a global leader in baggage handling systems. Minister for Communications,…
DetailsConstruction of the future Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has reached a major milestone, with half the earthworks now done and dusted. Visiting the airport site today, Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said the sheer scale of the earthworks demonstrates the monumental impact the project…
DetailsThe Government has today announced an independent review (the Review) into Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces which will be led by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Ms Kate Jenkins. Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said the aim of the independent review would be to ensure all Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces are safe and respectful and that our national Parliament reflects best…
DetailsMr Tony Nutt AO has been reappointed as a non-executive director of the Australia Post Board for a three-year term. Mr Nutt has served on the Australia Post Board since March 2018 and brings strong leadership and expertise in governance to the Board. Mr Nutt has made a significant contribution to the Australia Post Board…
DetailsThe Government has today established an independent and confidential 24/7 telephone service to support current and former Commonwealth ministerial, parliamentary and electorate office staff, and those who have experienced serious incidents in any Commonwealth Parliamentary workplace. The Parliamentary Support Line, 1800 APH SPT or 1800 274 778 will provide support or referrals to police…
DetailsWork has begun on the $450 million redevelopment of 60 King William Street in Adelaide’s central business district, with the site set to become home to more than 2200 Services Australia staff. Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert and Senator for South Australia and Minister for Finance, Simon Birmingham visited the site today to…
DetailsAs the federal Member for Boothby, Nicolle Flint has been a proud advocate for her local community and South Australia. Since 2016 Nicolle has been a committed and strong voice for the people of Boothby and a determined representative of the South Australian Liberal team. Enduring the most grim of election battles in 2019, Nicolle’s…
DetailsSenator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate Senator for South Australia The Hon Ben Morton MP Assistant Minister for Electoral Matters Date: Friday, 26 February 2021 The Morrison Government will provide $24.4 million to further modernise the Australian electoral system, providing further safeguards to protect the integrity…
DetailsSenator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate Senator for South Australia Date: Friday, 26 February 2021 KEY POINTS The Monthly Financial Statements for January 2021 report the budget position against the expected monthly profile for the 2020-21 financial year through to 31 January 2021, based on the…
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