The EU stands with Ukraine. Today we transfer €1.5 billion in proceeds from immobilised Russian assets to the defence and reconstruction of Ukraine. There is no better symbol or use for the Kremlin’s money than to make Ukraine and all of Europe a safer place to live.

Having co-chaired with Japanese & Singaporean counterparts the start of these talks, involving 76 nations, this breakthrough is incredibly welcome. Minimising barriers to e-commerce between market economies boosts productivity, lowers costs & raises living standards.

Incredibly saddened to hear about Terry Snow’s passing. Terry made an enormous contribution to Canberra and region. Our city is a better place today because of Terry’s determination, hard work, and vision. Sincerest condolences to Terry’s family and loved ones.

Terry Snow earned the high regard of so many, through his business success, community vision & philanthropic generosity. The development of our national capital, aviation sector, equestrian facilities & medical research are some of the many things Terry positively impacted. Vale

PBO data on super for housing for millennials. Super can bridge the deposit cliff but also delivers a fiscal benefit of $700m in the forward estimates & $1.8 billion over 10 years. This is solely due to reduced rent assistance payments.

Why Iran’s ambassador to Australia should be headed back to Tehran. My The Nightly column… thenightly.com.au/opinion/simon-…

US Admiral in charge of Red Sea mission says it would be 'helpful' if more countries contributed 'steel' to stopping the Houthis' attacks on commercial shipping. Reminder: Australia denied US request to send a warship. My report in the The Nightly thenightly.com.au/politics/world…

🆕 Albanese's rebuke of Iran's diplomat in Australia not enough, says Mark Wallace He says the Ambassador's 'dangerous' anti-semitic tweet risks inciting attacks. This week ASIO raised terror level citing, in part, online polarisation over war in Gaza.

Stingers' Silver! 🥈💚💛 The Stingers put up a fierce fight against the world number 1, Spain, to secure a well-earned silver! The best performance since 2000, our Aussie Women’s Water Polo Team is filled with pride! #AllezAUS | @waterpoloaus

While other global conflicts attract many headlines, the suffering across Myanmar also continues to destroy & hurt the lives of so many. Here in our own region, we should never let the plight of Rohingya & all Burmese people slip from our minds or efforts to end their suffering.

What’s the link between my 50th & phonics checks for kids? Read on in my The Nightly column… thenightly.com.au/opinion/simon-…

SIMON BIRMINGHAM: They must be feeling very itchy and scratchy in the Greens at present. Having laid down with the corrupt mutts of the CFMEU, the holier-than-thou Greens are looking decidedly flea-ridden. #TheNightly #auspol buff.ly/3AJ4dTC

The Government faces increasing pressure to reopen Australia’s embassy in Ukraine as shadow foreign minister Simon Birmingham uses a visit to the war-torn nation to pledge he would restore the outpost in Kyiv. thewest.com.au/politics/feder…

While visiting Ukraine, Senator Birmingham has announced the Coalition would commit to safely reopening Australia's embassy, which sits empty inside the same Kyiv office building as Canada's mission that reopened in 2022 abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

Beggars belief this is even a point of difference heading into an election but Australia's opposition (@birmo in Ukraine) has vowed to reopen the Embassy in Kyiv if Libs win. Labor's Anthony Albanese + Senator Penny Wong have insisted on keeping the post closed, despite allies returning yrs

Appreciate peace. The powerful words spoken to me by a Ukrainian mum. My The Nightly column… thenightly.com.au/opinion/simon-…

To have led your party, driven important reforms & represented your community are all big contributions to our nation. Congratulations to Bill Shorten on calling time on his terms. Wishing Bill & his family happiness & success in their next steps.