Teachers in regional, rural and remote Australia are critical to giving our kids the best education, as they deserve.

As the Independent member for Indi, I have the privilege of advocating for what my electorate really needs now and into the future.

We need to hear about the experiences, the challenges and the know-how of regional Australians.

I will keep working until I see government funds for housing go to where they are desperately needed: regional Australia.

When the government proudly talks about building 30,000 social and affordable homes within five years, the housing needs of regional, rural and remote areas must not be forgotten.

Whistleblowers play an integral role in fighting corruption and maintaining integrity in our government.

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.

Addressing the housing crisis in regional Australia is the first step to addressing that challenge—the challenge of workforce.

I ultimately oppose this bill because it is unnecessary and unjustified.

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.