August 13, 2024
FOI request reveals Victorian and NSW Health Ministers failing to engage with Federal Government over Albury Wodonga Health
The surprising lack of advocacy was revealed by Dr Helen Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi.
August 12, 2024
The case is clear – we need a new hospital on the border
I am dumbfounded that it appears there isn’t any correspondence on this topic at all from the state ministers.
August 12, 2024
This childcare system is failing families
The positive impact of quality early childhood education cannot be overstated. It is simply transformational.
August 12, 2024
Renewed call for a regional housing response as federal Parliament resumes
The federal government has no housing policies specifically targeted at the housing needs of regional, rural and remote Australia and they need to acknowledge and fix this.
August 12, 2024
I won’t accept the widening housing divide
The number of Australian homeowners in mortgage stress has hit 30% – and will rise further.
August 8, 2024
More than $500,000 in Energy Efficiency Grants awarded to Indi businesses
Local businesses were awarded between $11,353 and $25,000 to replace or upgrade existing equipment to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
July 25, 2024
Haines celebrates activation of mobile phone towers in the Upper Murray
Upper Murray residents and visitors are benefitting from new Telstra 4G mobile phone coverage and reduced black spots with the final activation of mobile phone towers in Koetong and Burrowye.
July 5, 2024
Haines welcomes federal housing funding for Indi projects
Housing availability is one of the biggest concerns people talk to me about.
July 3, 2024
We need international students legislation that is future proof and minister proof
Education experts and universities in my electorate are clear that this bill risks making a bad situation worse.
July 3, 2024
Childcare is transformational, and access must be expanded
I’m working to tackle childcare shortages across regional Australia