November 12, 2020
Government must act on bushfire prevention
Last year the government didn’t prepare well enough for the bushfires. On the brink of the next fire season we must ensure that the mistakes of last year are not repeated.
November 12, 2020
Return of Robert Boyle’s medals for Remembrance Day
It was a joy to present four generations of Robert Boyle’s family with his re-issued medals.
November 12, 2020
Communities want to be involved in their energy future
The Local Power Plan supports everyday Australians in regional Australia to benefit from the renewables boom
November 12, 2020
International year of the nurse and the midwife
We are grateful for the expertise, care and compassion of our nurses and midwives in this uncertain year.
November 9, 2020
Compassionate changes to support parents of stillborn babies
I’m pleased that the government responded to a Senate report by investing in initiatives designed to reduce stillbirths.
November 9, 2020
Climate Change Bill will conserve our special places
Climate change is both a significant challenge and a great opportunity for regional Australia. This Bill will help us protect our way of life in the regions, and to seize those opportunities before us.
October 29, 2020
Electoral donation laws lock in status quo
A missed opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to election funding.
October 28, 2020
Question time: Still waiting on aged care Home Care Packages
I asked the Minister when it will provide Home Care Packages to every Australian entitled to one.
October 28, 2020
2020-2021 Budget in Reply Speech
The message is clear from over 1200 constituents who responded to my Indi Budget Survey: though the budget contained some positive measures, it did not meet the moment we’re in.
October 27, 2020
Beechworth cleans up at Tidy Towns Awards
Beechworth ‘picks up’ top prize in 2020 Australian Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards.