Simon Kennedy
AustraliapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Simon Kennedy is the president of the Australian Association of Voice Actors (AAVA), where he advocates for ethical practices in the voice acting industry, particularly concerning the implications of AI technology in filmmaking. He emphasizes the importance of consent and control for artists, expressing concerns that AI-dubbing could undermine the livelihoods and artistic integrity of voice actors in Australia.
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Simon Kennedy was once an opponent of Jerome Laxale in Bennelong.
Jerome Laxale and Courtney Houssos rub shoulders with JRK Jr at World CupAustralia· 2026-06-22
The Coalition is represented by backbenchers Simon Kennedy and Tom Venning.
Donald Trump is set to miss the USA clash with Australia, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Greg Norman and Australia’s new ambassador to the US, Greg Moriarty, will be at Seattle StadiumAustralia· 2026-06-19
Simon Kennedy is the president of The Australian Association of Voice Actors (AAVA) and discusses the risks of AI in the industry.
The Secret Lives of Australia’s Most Famous Voice ActorsAustralia· 2026-02-25
Simon Kennedy has been given a promotion as assistant minister to the leader of the opposition.
Jane Hume, Tim Wilson to head up economic team; James Paterson set to move to defence porfolioAustralia· 2026-02-17
Simon Kennedy is also in line for promotions in the shadow cabinet.
Nationals, Liberals to resume peace talks as Ley scoffs at Angus Taylor challenge suggestionAustralia· 2026-02-04
Simon Kennedy has called for the rules that govern the family reunion entitlements to be looked at.
Albanese dodges questions on overhaul of rulesAustralia· 2025-12-10
Liberal federal member Simon Kennedy proposed a trade-in scheme for illegal e-bikes to improve safety.
Doctors urge parents to stop buying illegal e-bikes as children’s injuries doubleAustralia· 2025-12-06
Federal Liberal MP for Cook, Simon Kennedy, told the inquiry there should be e-bike registration regulations.
An e-bike for Christmas? That would be a big fat noAustralia· 2025-12-03
Simon Kennedy is a Liberal MP who questioned Matt Comyn during the parliamentary committee hearing.
CBA boss dares to enter fraught political debateAustralia· 2025-11-18
Simon Kennedy is a backbencher who spoke against a mandated target for net zero.
The inside story of how moderate Liberals lost the debateAustralia· 2025-11-14
Simon Kennedy is a conservative-leaning MP involved in the climate policy discussions.
Sussan Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to take fight to LaborAustralia· 2025-09-18
Simon Kennedy was appointed shadow assistant minister for artificial intelligence and the digital economy.
One Nation support surges to record high according to Resolve Political Monitor poll amid immigration debateAustralia· 2025-09-14
Simon Kennedy gained support for his stance on the Coalition's public debate about the 2050 target.
Group linked to Tony Abbott and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price targets “weakling” Liberals over net zero climate change policyAustralia· 2025-08-10
Simon Kennedy recently appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel regarding a legal action for rent arrears.
Elderly man pursues legal action to recover rent arrears
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Simon Kennedy replaced Scott Morrison in the safer seat of Cook after beating Kapterian in preselection.
Why Gisele Kapterian losing Bradfield to Nicolette Boele would be salt in the wound of the Liberal PartyAustralia· 2025-05-20
Simon Kennedy acknowledged the intrigue around visual dubbing, but stressed the ethics around AI in filmmaking remained on 'blurry ground'.
Swedish sci-fi film Watch The Skies opens, with AI dubbing in EnglishAustralia· 2025-05-17
