Topics: Hotel quarantine; JobKeeper 05/02/2021 09:22AM Laura Jayes: Live from Adelaide is the Finance Minister who joins me now, Simon Birmingham, hotel quarantine we know there’s a few things that need to be ironed out. Would it be better for the Federal Government just to take over the whole system? Simon Birmingham: Well,…
DetailsAfter three years at the helm, Mr Richard Wankmuller will be retiring mid this year as Chief Executive Officer of Inland Rail at the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack thanked Mr Wankmuller for his contribution to the delivery of Inland Rail. “I…
DetailsTopics: First parliament sitting week; COVID-19 vaccine rollout; JobKeeper; QLD tourism businesses; JobSeeker; health advice; 02/02/2021 Scott Emerson: COVID and the impact of COVID has not changed, particularly for the tourism sector. Now, we had on earlier on the programme Patricia O’Callahan, who’s the newly installed CEO of Destination Gold Coast. This is what…
DetailsTopics: WA lockdown; income support; emissions reductions targets; 02/02/2021 07:50AM Peter Stefanovic: Joining is live is the Finance Minister, Simon Birmingham. Minister, good to see you. Thanks for joining us this morning. I just want to start off in WA and this temporary five day shut down over in Perth and some surrounding areas.…
DetailsTopics: Emissions reductions targets; Industrial relations reform; income support; health messaging; 02/02/2021 07:35AM Fran Kelly: The Morrison Government is shifting ground on climate change policy, with the Prime Minister saying he wants Australia to reach net zero emissions by 2050 or perhaps even earlier. It’s the first time the PM has nominated that specific timetable…
DetailsTopics: Emissions targets; Collingwood; Myanmar coup; COVID rapid testing kits; 02/02/2021 07:05AM Lisa Millar: Well, the coronavirus situation in Perth will be one of many issues facing our federal politicians when parliament resumes today. Finance Minister and Leader of the Government in the Senate, Simon Birmingham, joins us from Parliament House. Good morning for…
DetailsThe Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Deputy Leader of the Nationals The Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Leader of the Government in the Senate RIC interest rate cut continues to back farmers Farmers and farm-related small businesses across regional Australia will be further supported from today,…
DetailsTopics: stranded Australians; JobKeeper; relationship with China; 29/01/20 4:11pm Jim Wilson: Well, big news today for stranded Aussies in the UK. They’ve been dealt a big blow after an abrupt decision by Britain to close its border to the United Arab Emirates. This means there’ll be no Emirates planes available to pick up stranded Australians…
DetailsThe Hon Stuart Robert MP Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister for Government Services Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Senator for South Australia MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 28 January 2021 New Services Australia building in Adelaide CBD to deliver jobs bonanza and better services for South Australians…
DetailsTopics: US President Biden; Australia-US Relations; Labour force figures; JobKeeper; National Cabinet; Cricket Australia – Australia Day decision 21/01/2021 04:08PM Jim Wilson: Well, he’s got a big job ahead, and on the line is Finance Minister and Acting Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham. Minister, welcome back to Drive. Simon Birmingham: Good afternoon, Jim.…
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