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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, November 28th 2024 at 11:20 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Those ... who seek to divide our country only make us weaker", Birmingham said before hugging Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on his way from the Senate.

Simon Birmingham, the former foreign minister and current shadow foreign affairs minister, has announced his decision to retire from politics at the next federal election, scheduled for May 2025. Birmingham, who has been a senator for South Australia since 2007, cited the need for a "new chapter" in his life after nearly two decades in public office. His departure will leave a significant gap in the Liberal Party, where he has been a key figure, having served in various high-profile roles including as a cabinet minister under Prime Ministers Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison. Birmingham's exit is part of a broader reshuffle and renewal within the party, as it seeks to rebuild and reposition itself following recent electoral losses.

Read the Full Sydney Morning Herald Article at [ https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/simon-birmingham-to-quit-20241128-p5kud5.html ]

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