December 8, 2020
Buy-now-pay-later and responsible lending laws
The same responsible lending standards should be applied to all consumers, no matter where they get their credit.
December 8, 2020
Maximising access to high-quality childcare has many benefits
We should be doing all we can to expand the childcare sector and reform the childcare subsidy scheme to maximise access, especially for families who are disadvantaged and stand to benefit the most.
December 8, 2020
Investing in MASS makes sense on every front
To mark this year’s International Day of People with Disability I recognise the work of many individuals who’ve built Mansfield Autism Statewide Services (MASS) and call for government investment to help MASS transform the lives of more people with autism.
December 3, 2020
Together we can transform our dairy sector to meet challenges
We must do all that we can to support our family-owned dairy farms through the challenges they face now and into the future.
December 3, 2020
Australians are still stranded overseas
The government must be more proactive in getting people home safely and promptly.
December 1, 2020
Reform of the Family Court should strengthen, not diminish, its specialisation
The family law system remains woefully underfunded. It’s a false belief that a merger will fix it or bury the challenges that confront it.
December 1, 2020
Recognising and celebrating Indi’s Scouts and Girl Guides groups
The skills you develop and the lessons you learn through Scouting and Guiding stay with you for a lifetime.
December 1, 2020
The AFIC Bill is a carefully constructed consensus bill with much support
Through bushfires, the coronavirus and border closures, the people of Indi continue to implore me to pursue the AFIC bill and a better culture of integrity in federal politics.
December 1, 2020
Border closure review must include border residents
Our local communities wore the cost of border closure. Their voices deserve to be heard if we’re to learn any valuable lessons.
November 30, 2020
Question time: will the Better Rail receive the funding it needs?
I asked the Deputy Prime Minister whether he will commit to providing additional funding to the ARTC for amenity upgrades for the Better Rail.