Shocked as Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham announces he will leave politics after almost twenty years
Senior Liberal senator and former minister Simon Birmingham is retiring after 17 years as a senator for South Australia.
Peter Dutton confirmed the announcement on Thursday afternoon and thanked Senator Birmingham for his commitment to the party.
“Can I sincerely thank Simon Birmingham, who has just announced his retirement as our Leader of the Opposition in the Senate,” the Opposition Leader said.
“Again, Birmo has a young family and is spending more time with them.
“He has given so much to our country.”
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Senior Liberal senator and former minister Simon Birmingham (pictured earlier this month) retires after 17 years as senator for South Australia
