Labor’s energy market meddling a backward step – The Australian
Labor’s new energy regime represents an economic revolution as audacious as its attempt to nationalise Australia’s banking system 75 years ago.
Importance of improving Northern Australia insurance affordability greater than ever
The cost of living crisis brings a new urgency to addressing insurance prices in Northern Australia and high cyclone risk areas.
Charities Christmas Cry for Help
It’s the season of giving, but this year many can’t afford to. With the spiralling cost of living stretching household budgets to the limit this Christmas, many Australian families who previously contributed to charities will instead be relying upon them. New Salvation Army research reveals more than two million Australians will be reaching out to…
Multi-partisan group to support Australia’s charity sector
A new Parliamentary friendship group, comprised of Federal Parliamentarians from different political orientations, has been formed to champion Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations. Although they play a critical role in assisting communities and represent the spirit of giving that defines the Australian character, charities and not-for-profits are too easily – and too often – overlooked.…
A message to the Perth rally in support of Iranian protesters
I regret my inability to attend today’s important rally and I commend you all for your attendance and your solidarity with the brave Iranian protesters.
Update on the campaign to ‘Save Tuart Place’
On 9 November 2022, the Director of Tuart Place, Dr Philippa White, has provided an update on the campaign to ‘Save Tuart Place’.
Senate Estimates – Grain industry
As the Coalition’s spokesperson on competition and a WA Senator, ensuring our grain industry is as competitive as possible is a major focus for me.
I have listened to producers’ concerns about aspects of the supply chain and back their calls for an ACCC investigation in this space.
In Senate Estimates, I was able to raise this issue with the ACCC’s representative.
Seeking WA Input on Relieving Cost of Living Stress
Western Australians struggling with the rising cost of living are invited to share their experiences with a Senate Committee tasked with exploring the escalating crisis. The Coalition recently voted to establish the Select Committee on the Cost of Living, aimed at better understanding cost of living pressure points and developing sensible solutions to ease them.…
Senate Take Note
https://youtu.be/SYnj2JSd294
Senate Contribution – Sir David Smith
Very honoured to pay tribute to the life of Sir David Smith in the Senate.
Sir David, who died earlier this year, served as Official Secretary to five Governors-General of Australia – a role in which he also worked closely with our late Queen.
He became a leading voice for the Monarchist cause during the Republican debates in the 1990’s and beyond, and was a man who never wavered from his beliefs.