March 21, 2023
Action on climate change also assists with the cost of living
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.
March 21, 2023
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill
Addressing the housing crisis in regional Australia is the first step to addressing that challenge—the challenge of workforce.
March 20, 2023
Haines pressures Government to offer support for farmers on climate change
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.
February 28, 2023
Haines launches plan to support farmers take action on climate change
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.
February 24, 2023
Case for Indi funding made to Treasurer ahead of Federal Budget
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.
February 20, 2023
Haines amends housing bills to better serve regional and rural Australia
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.
February 14, 2023
More than $1.6 million in further bushfire funding awarded to Indi
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.
February 14, 2023
Migration Amendment (Aggregate Sentences) Bill 2023
I ultimately oppose this bill because it is unnecessary and unjustified.
February 13, 2023
Vale Sir Andrew Grimwade CBE
I rise today to pay tribute to the life of Sir Andrew Sheppard Grimwade CBE late of Mansfield, who passed away aged 92 on 30 January.
February 13, 2023
Remembering Black Saturday, 14 years on
Black Saturday is etched into our memories in Indi. It’s a day we will never forget.