Call for regional bank closures to halt while Senate inquiry is undertaken
A newly established Senate inquiry is calling for banks to immediately stop closing branches in regional towns until a proper impact assessment is done.
LABOR KEEPING AUSTRALIAN CHARITIES WAITING
In its ‘Building Capacity, Building Community’ election commitment, Labor undertook to “unlock additional support for organisations that lift the vulnerable, address disadvantage and enrich our communities”.
Question Time in the Senate – Charities
At the election and in the last Budget, Labor made commitments to the Australian charity sector. As of today, months later and with charities in overdrive to meet rapidly rising demand, there have been no further announcements on these promises.
Fran Weller and Michelle Bower Eulogy
Fran Weller and Michelle Bower Eulogy – YouTube
100th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Death Penalty
I spoke in the Senate on the 100th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Death Penalty.
Vale Senator Jim Molan
Vale Senator Jim Molan
HIGHER PRICES, HIGHER MORTGAGES HURTING AUSTRALIANS
The Senate Cost of Living Committee today heard evidence from witnesses that Australians are facing higher prices and higher mortgages, with only 8 per cent of economists positive about the economy this year.
SA Charities call for red tape cuts on first Coalition electorate visit
Two leading South Australian charities have identified excessive red tape and complex regulatory frameworks as key issues to be tackled in 2023.
Australia Day and Indian Republic Day Joint Celebrations 2023 Message
I extend my warmest wishes to the Federation of Indian Associations of WA Inc (FIAWA) and the broader Indian community, both in Western Australia and nationally, on the special occasion of Australia Day and Indian Republic Day. The significance that 26 January is a day of national importance for both Australia and India is never…
The odds are stacked in vote for the Voice – Financial Review
Peter Dutton is not being picky to ask for more details when Labor’s record at getting referenda over the line is so abysmal.