Communities across the electorate of Indi, too, have been hard hit by floods and other natural disasters such as bushfires, storms and even landslides.

The transparency of election campaign financing is key to its vitality and integrity. The loss of political integrity across Australia concerns Australians—just read the letters to the editor—and the data shows it too, with diminishing trust over a period of time.

Education is life changing. It opens doors for people, no matter their background, if they get the chance to engage in it.

Why has the government failed to intervene in Mr Boyle’s case? And when will you fix whistleblower protection laws, including by introducing a whistleblower protection commissioner?

The combination of increased regional migration, rising rental prices, a decline in affordable housing supply and a rise in living costs is having devastating effects.

When I was elected as the member for Indi, I was given a clear mandate by the community to take meaningful action on climate change. I take this mandate very seriously. It is my responsibility, as a legislator and as an Independent member of parliament, to scrutinise each piece of legislation that comes before me on its individual merits.

At one point or another, we have all been a patient in the healthcare system. It’s a universal experience. But the quality of this experience can be greatly shaped by the interactions we have with a nurse, GP, physio or psychologist.

I believe the Voice to Parliament will have a practical impact on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. I believe that because I’ve seen the results when people are consulted and listened to when it comes to developing and implementing policies that affect their lives.

The Royal Commission’s recommendations, delivered almost two and half years ago, are still so important today.

Indi is one of the food bowls of our nation and today I want to acknowledge two of the community initiatives in Indi that promote sustainable healthy food.