Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham Criticizes Morrison Government’s China Diplomacy Approach

Simon Birmingham, the shadow foreign minister, has indicated that a future Coalition government would not adopt the same approach to China diplomacy as the Morrison government. Birmingham acknowledged that the Morrison government's public confrontations with China had backfired and caused negative outcomes. He suggested that a more nuanced and strategic approach would be taken by a future Coalition government in managing the relationship with China.

Liberal Frontbencher Challenges Coalition Claims on Renewable Energy and Power Prices

A senior member of the Liberal party has raised doubts about the Coalition's claims that renewable energy is causing an increase in power prices. Simon Birmingham, a frontbencher in the Liberal party, stated that the reliance on renewables is growing because they have become more affordable on their own. Birmingham mentioned in an interview with Guardian Australia that the cost competitiveness of renewables is driving their increased usage. This challenges the Coalition's argument that renewable energy is the reason behind rising power prices.