Will the minister stand by while vital childcare services close due to a lack of government funding?

We are at a moment in our democracy that the people of Australia have been waiting a long time for—that is, to take responsibility for our actions.

With one voice, we recognise that we must do better—that we must meet the standards the public holds us to and that we hold ourselves to.

As a regional Independent, I will ensure the education needs of regional, rural and remote Australia are strongly represented.

I would argue that my amendments will help fix the holes in the government’s current plan, and I urge the government to support my amendments.

When I’m visiting the small and big towns of Indi—the farms, businesses and footy clubs—people tell me that the parliament and government must be stronger on integrity.

Successful applicants are still waiting for their funding so they can get shovels in the ground.

More than ever we work online, we study online, we access health services online and we keep in touch with our friends and family online.

Regional arts communities provide inclusive spaces for young creatives to express ideas, explore their passions and learn more about themselves.

Branches of RAR across Indi have sponsored families, particularly women and children, from Afghanistan who are now settled in towns like Mansfield, working in and contributing to the town.