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Simon Birmingham
@Birmo
Served as Australia’s Minister for Finance, Trade & Education. Proud Dad. Frustrated Crows fan.
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Oct 31, 2024
    I urge media to delete all published images of Penny Wong’s new house. High profile politicians face genuine security considerations for themselves and their families. Responsible media should respect those safety considerations in any reporting of the issues.
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Jul 17, 2021
    Many congrats to my friend & former trade ministerial counterpart @PiyushGoyal on his appointment by @narendramodi as Leader of Rajya Sabha (India’s Upper House). 🇦🇺🙏🏼🇮🇳
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Jun 26, 2024
    This call is neither necessary nor appropriate. Julian Assange was not wrongfully detained like Cheng Lei, Sean Turnell or Kylie Moore-Gilbert. For 12 years Assange chose to avoid facing justice in countries with fair judicial systems. He is underserving of this treatment.
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    Anthony Albanese
    @AlboMP
    Jun 26, 2024
    Earlier tonight I was pleased to speak with Julian Assange to welcome him home to his family in Australia.
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    May 20, 2019
    To the unsuccessful candidates from the weekend, Liberal or otherwise, thank you for giving Australians a choice. Ours is a great democracy & we should acknowledge the efforts of those who seek to serve, even where we disagree with them. #ausvotes19
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Mar 31, 2022
    Albanese mentioned himself over 50 times, and only mentioned small and family business twice. #BudgetReply #Budget22 #auspol
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Apr 20, 2022
    Anthony Albanese says: “I was Deputy Prime Minister when we established offshore processing.” Fact: Offshore processing was started by John Howard in 2001. Further Fact: Anthony Albanese was never John Howard’s deputy PM! #auspol #ausvotes
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Sep 25, 2017
    Today I'm pleased to announce on behalf of the Turnbull Government that Australia will have a space agency #IAC2017 🛰🚀
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Mar 31, 2022
    Asked five times and still can't rule out increasing your taxes. Don't be fooled by Albo's weasel words. #AprilFools #BudgetReply #auspol
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Dec 5, 2023
    🚨 BREAKING: We've forced the Government to bring the Migration Bill on for a vote in the Senate today to keep Australians safe. Labor has failed Australia on this issue. It's time to fix the Government's mess. #auspol
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Mar 31, 2022
    "I will put the care back in aged care" - Kim Beazley, 2001 - More plagiarism from Albanese #BudgetReply #Budget22 #auspol
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Apr 5, 2022
    Given you deleted this @JEChalmers, we thought we’d put it back up. Unemployment is at 4.0 per cent which is the equal lowest level in 48 years, compared to 5.7 per cent when Labor left office. #auspol
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    May 23, 2022
    Today we pack the boxes to move out of the ministerial office. That’s the easy part. We also begin the farewells amongst staff who have become like family.
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Jul 31, 2019
    Fabulous to have a discussion full of drive & ambition to get a deal done @trussliz. With our shared history, common legal systems, deep investment ties & strong commitment to true 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 trade liberalisation I look forward to securing a world leading FTA.
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    Liz Truss
    @trussliz
    Jul 31, 2019
    First call with Australian Trade Minister @Birmo and it's clear we are on same page. Both totally committed to getting a free trade deal done ASAP. Will be visiting Australia soon to get the ball rolling. #ReadyToTrade #TradeDownUnder #FreeTradeUK 🇬🇧 🇦🇺
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    Simon Birmingham
    @Birmo
    Oct 9, 2023
    The disgrace is this statement, attacking both Australia & Israel. We are two democracies. We respect rights & diversity that supporters of Hamas, like Iran, oppress & punish. The Greens should unequivocally condemn Hamas & support their removal from any position of power.
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    Mehreen Faruqi
    @MehreenFaruqi
    Oct 9, 2023
    One colonial government supporting another. What a disgrace. #FreePalestine
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