Senator Simon Birmingham – Liberal Senator for South Australia

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Senator Simon Birmingham

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Raisina Dialogue Down Under – Parliament House, Canberra

6 November, 2024

It was mid-February 2020. Covid was spreading. The world was closing borders. Indeed, Australia had already closed our borders to China. Yet more than 100 of Australia’s leaders of business and industry joined me, as the then trade minister, in traveling to India, for the first Australia India Business Exchange. From the resources…

About Simon

Simon Birmingham has served as a Liberal Party Senator for South Australia since May 2007 and is the current Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. Under the Morrison Government Simon was appointed to position of minister for finance and Leader of the government in the Senate after serving as minister for trade, tourism and investment. Prior to which he served as the minister for education and training, assistant minister in the education portfolio and before that as parliamentary secretary to the minister for the environment and shadow parliamentary secretary for the Murray-Darling Basin and the environment.

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While many look to a prominent election today, I j

While many look to a prominent election today, I joined the @raisinaofficial Down Under to discuss Australia’s relations with the world’s most populous country, India. Across business, security, education & much more, the relationship between India & Australia is critical to the peace & prosperity of our region.

Big shout out to the Australian Red Cross Lifebloo

Big shout out to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team who I paid a visit to this week. If you can, it’s a good time of year to book in a donation.

Such a cracking view to awaken to. 😃 🏕️ at

Such a cracking view to awaken to. 😃 🏕️ at almas_hem!

The choice for Canberrans will be settled tomorrow

The choice for Canberrans will be settled tomorrow. After 23 years of Labor, I encourage voters to back Elizabeth Lee to lead the ACT by voting Liberal.

Elizabeth is a valued friend who offers modern leadership to the ACT, with policies to increase housing supply, help small businesses & ease cost of living pressures.

Good luck Elizabeth Lee MLA. Your journey is an inspiring example of Australian success. Even against huge odds, may that success continue tomorrow.

22nd anniversary of the Bali Bombings.

22nd anniversary of the Bali Bombings.

In celebration of International Day of the Girl th

In celebration of International Day of the Girl this Friday, I joined @worldvisionaus event at Parliament House to hear from Akec Makur Chuot. Akec’s journey from refugee to AFLW player is an extrodinary story and demonstration of the incredible work World Vision undertake for girls around the world. Their campaign #1000Girls is an initiative sponsoring girls escaping violence or forced marriages and supporting them to rewrite their stories.

Congratulations to Debbie Shiell on becoming the n

Congratulations to Debbie Shiell on becoming the new CEO for @ovariancanceroz. It was an excellent opportunity to get an update from Debbie and Acting Chief Bridget Bradhurst of the upcoming initiatives to support the advocacy, research, and treatment of ovarian cancer in Australia. Raising awareness for ovarian cancer has always been close to my heart in recognition of my predecessor, Jeannie Ferris, who sadly passed from the disease.

At 6:29AM on the 7th October 2023 the music stoppe

At 6:29AM on the 7th October 2023 the music stopped at the Nova Festival in Re’im.

12 months ago today 1,139 innocent children, elderly and families were targeted and brutally murdered in Israel by the terrorist organisation Hamas, including 364 innocent teenagers who were just wanting to listen to their favourite musicians.

250 more innocent people were taken hostage and around 100 still remain hostage.

The attacks by Iranian backed terrorist groups have resulted in so much tragedy, for those they target and those they hide behind. We mourn every innocent death. There is no place for terrorism and can be no tolerance of it.

Remembering October 7th is not just about the pain and loss. We must also hold onto hope for healing and peace.

Above all else, our thoughts today are with families and loved ones whose pain will forever remain.

Australian family budgets can’t win under Labor.

Australian family budgets can’t win under Labor. Facing higher taxes, and higher prices due to Labor’s inflationary spending.

Accomplished in farming & finance, Tom Venning is

Accomplished in farming & finance, Tom Venning is our outstanding new Liberal candidate for Grey. Following the hardworking Rowan Ramsey, Tom will bring great energy & expertise to representing SA’s largest electorate. Congrats Tom!

Today is R U OK? Day 🤗 R U OK? Day inspires us

Today is R U OK? Day 🤗

R U OK? Day inspires us to meaningfully connect with the people in our lives and start a conversation with those in our world who may be struggling with life.

You don’t need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. R U OK?Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:
💛 Ask R U OK?
💛 Listen
💛 Encourage action
💛 Check in

2,977 people, including 10 Australians, lost their

2,977 people, including 10 Australians, lost their lives to acts of terrorism on 11 September 2001.

While more than two decades has passed, we have not forgotten. As a consequence of those attacks we live in a very different world today.

The pain for the families that lost loved ones still remains. For survivors, first responders and those that ran towards danger - they still carry the scars. They and their loved ones are in our thoughts.

With international partners, Australia has always been resolute in preventing the persistent threat of terrorism to make Australians safer. Many others have paid the price of our fight against terrorism.

Our deepest sympathies and respect go to all who carry the scars from the events of this day.

After meeting with the President of Finland 🇫🇮 Alexander Stubb during #GLOBSEC2024 it was timely to discuss our shared interests with Finland’s new ambassador to Australia, Arto Haapea.

A welcome opportunity to address the Council on Ge

A welcome opportunity to address the Council on Geostrategy while in London. Bringing together policy makers, analysts and experts to help us chart the challenging global environment we all face.

#GLOBSEC2024 provides a powerful platform to discu

#GLOBSEC2024 provides a powerful platform to discuss policies for global stability as well as the challenges to security. It was an honour to be invited to bring a perspective from the Indo-Pacific and to discuss strategies to deter the spread of conflict.

Australia 🇦🇺 and Czech Republic 🇨🇿 sha

Australia 🇦🇺 and Czech Republic 🇨🇿 share many common perspectives on the world’s economic and security challenges, which 🇨🇿 Deputy Foreign Minister @jirikozak_official and I discussed alongside opportunities for greater engagement between our nations.

Across Ukrainian defence and foreign ministries -

Across Ukrainian defence and foreign ministries - and throughout their parliament - they are grateful for Australia’s support. Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s aggression should matter to all democratic nations. We should all do what we can to defend Ukraine and, through it, the rules we all rely upon to protect our people and sovereignty.

Occupied by Russian forces for 28 days in the earl

Occupied by Russian forces for 28 days in the early months of the invasion of Ukraine, Bucha was the closest they came to Kyiv. This region still bears heavy scars from the destruction and horrors inflicted. Peaceful towns destroyed and hundreds of innocent Ukrainians murdered. The Bucha Memorial honours more than 100 souls who were found in a mass grave after Ukraine reclaimed the region.

Thanks to @worldvisionaus for the opportunity to s

Thanks to @worldvisionaus for the opportunity to see the work they do in partnership with @saveukraine.official at the Irpin Education Centre. Victims of Russia’s invasion, these displaced families, including children with special needs, get valuable schooling, housing and health support.

Important and poignant to have met with Ukrainian

Important and poignant to have met with Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko and the Netherlands Chargé d’affaires, Annemieke van Soelen to recognise the 10th anniversary since the downing of MH17. As we remember the 298 lives lost we hold close to our hearts the victim’s families and loved ones, while standing resolutely with them in the continuing pursuit of justice.

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