When the government proudly talks about building 30,000 social and affordable homes within five years, the housing needs of regional, rural and remote areas must not be forgotten.

Whistleblowers play an integral role in fighting corruption and maintaining integrity in our government.

It makes sense on every level to take action on climate change, especially when it comes to helping Australians cope with the rising cost of living.

Addressing the housing crisis in regional Australia is the first step to addressing that challenge—the challenge of workforce.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has moved a motion in the House of Representatives calling on the Parliament to act on the threat posed to Australia’s agricultural sector by climate change and to take action to support farmers.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines says the Government must support farmers to reduce emissions and access lucrative carbon markets, launching a plan to give practical support and advice through a network of extension officers.

 The Federal Government must invest in roads, housing and community infrastructure across Indi in the next Budget, says Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has successfully amended the Government’s housing package bills to include better representation of regional, rural and remote Australia.

Helen Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi, celebrated the announcement of the third and final round of the Local Community Projects Grants program, which was jointly funded by the Victorian and Federal Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

I ultimately oppose this bill because it is unnecessary and unjustified.