Australia’s energy crisis is compounding the cost of living crisis in my electorate.

This is a good bill. The establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Commission is a watershed moment in our nation’s history. But it can be better.

I want wages to increase, particularly for women; I want more people working; and I want our businesses to succeed, but for me this isn’t the way to proceed on that.

Our road infrastructure needs review.

The arts and culture scene in Indi is back in force, from small rural art shows to theatre and craft markets.

We must manage the sector carefully to both respect the many people in our region who derive their livelihood from native forest logging whilst recognising that that the industry must and will be phased out.

The announcement that Albury Wodonga Health will be redeveloped into an expanded single-site hospital has been welcomed by Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines.

Important projects for Indi have been retained in the new Labor Government’s first Budget after intensive advocacy from Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines.

This is a momentous day and it has been a long time coming. It is the first time a Government has introduced a bill for an integrity watchdog to Parliament. Until now, all Bills had come from the crossbench or the Greens.

We cannot lose sight of the unique needs and opportunities in regional Australia in developing labour markets, skills, training needs and VET training.