Last year the government didn’t prepare well enough for the bushfires. On the brink of the next fire season we must ensure that the mistakes of last year are not repeated.

It was a joy to present four generations of Robert Boyle’s family with his re-issued medals.

The Local Power Plan supports everyday Australians in regional Australia to benefit from the renewables boom

We are grateful for the expertise, care and compassion of our nurses and midwives in this uncertain year.

Cutting the rate of JobSeeker will take over $1.5 million a month out of the pockets of people in Indi.

Over $34 million has been delivered in bushfire recovery funding in Indi so far.

I’m pleased that the government responded to a Senate report by investing in initiatives designed to reduce stillbirths.

Climate change is both a significant challenge and a great opportunity for regional Australia. This Bill will help us protect our way of life in the regions, and to seize those opportunities before us.

Today I was proud to second Zali Steggall’s Climate Change Bill in parliament because it will help protect all that we love about our region.

The clear message from my Indi Budget Survey was that although the Budget contained some positive measures, it didn’t go far enough to support Indi’s recovery from COVID-19.