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Simon Birmingham, former Senator
- Former Liberal Party Senator for SA
- Became a Senator on 3 May 2007 — unknown
- Left Senate on 28 January 2025 — Resigned
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (28 Nov 2024)
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“You've got to try and control that!”
- Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (28 Nov 2024)
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“I was probably the last person you wanted to see.”
- Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (28 Nov 2024)
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“We've seen a lot of turnover, Penny! Those of you who have the honour of continuing in this place carry a great responsibility. I wish you well. Do good. Make a positive difference. Thank you, and farewell.”
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- Has spoken in 56 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
- People have made 9 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
- 12 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1890 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)
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- Contact form (On the Australian Parliament website)
- Simon Birmingham on Twitter
- Simon Birmingham on Facebook
- Simon Birmingham's personal website
- Parliament House web page for Simon Birmingham
- Biography (From ABC's Q & A)
- 2022 Election results for SA (From ABC)
- 2019 Election results for SA (From ABC)
- 2016 Election results for SA (From ABC)
- 2013 Election results for SA (From ABC)
- 2010 Election results for SA (From ABC)
- 2007 Election results for SA (From ABC)
Other offices held in the past
- Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (5 Jun 2022 to 28 May 2025)
- Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs (5 Jun 2022 to 28 May 2025)
- Special Minister of State in the Senate (8 Oct 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Assistant Treasurer in the Senate (8 Oct 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Treasurer in the Senate (8 Oct 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Minister for the Public Service in the Senate (8 Oct 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the Senate (8 Oct 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Prime Minister in the Senate (8 Oct 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Leader of the Government in the Senate (22 Dec 2020 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Vice-President of the Executive Council (22 Dec 2020 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Minister for Finance (22 Dec 2020 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate (26 Aug 2018 to 22 Dec 2020)
- Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment (26 Aug 2018 to 22 Dec 2020)
- Manager of Government Business in the Senate (20 Dec 2017 to 26 Aug 2018)
- Minister for Education and Training (21 Sep 2015 to 26 Aug 2018)
- Assistant Minister for Education and Training (23 Nov 2014 to 21 Sep 2015)
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment (18 Sep 2013 to 23 Nov 2014)
- Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment (14 Sep 2010 to 18 Sep 2013)
- Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Murray Darling Basin (8 Dec 2009 to 18 Sep 2013)
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