The Senate will debate and vote on establishing an inquiry into the shutdown of the 3G mobile network on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. The 3G network is an essential service for millions of Australians. 3 million 3G-reliant devices are estimated to be affected by the looming shutdown, including 200,000 medical alarms. Farmers across the country […]
There’s a long tail to the COVID response that’s affecting a lot of things. There are many changes to the way we work — working from home for example — and the way in which we interact with employees that are a direct impact of the changes made during COVID. The Australian Industry (AI) Group […]
On Thursday, I asked simple straightforward questions of the Government regarding Labor’s record high immigration levels, which have contributed to a housing shortage crisis, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe. I had hoped for Minister Watt to acknowledge that the Government recognizes the disastrous impact its policies have had on everyday Australians. The Minister’s four minutes […]
The Consumers Health Forum (CHF) seeks to understand how society in Australia has been impacted by COVID and the COVID response. This not-for-profit organisation was founded approximately 40 years ago and is funded by the Australian Government – as the primary national healthcare consumer organisation under the Health Peak and Advisory Bodies Program. CEO Dr […]
Thank you Hoody for your courage in speaking the truth at the second public hearing to set the Terms of Reference for a future Royal Commission into COVID. “I urge this Senate and I urge this government with these words: Government you must listen. This country is in dire straits. The spirit of this country […]
The Greens have put forward a bill that would legalise recreational cannabis, allowing adults to grow up to six plants for personal use. The proposal also includes provisions for selling and/or trading cannabis to those unable to “grow it themselves”, as well as “cannabis clubs”, which will allow for public consumption in licensed premises. To […]
During the recent Senate Estimates, I inquired with the NDIA about whether individuals with autism, often described as being on the spectrum, and their families are covered by the scheme to receive support? Constituents had informed me that support had been cut without explanation. I was informed that there’s been no change and that individuals […]
ASIC is a failed agency that instead of holding the banks accountable has let them get off scot-free. I asked questions about fees for no service at estimates and wasn’t reassured.
Lithium battery fires have featured far too often in news headlines. These fires often ignite without warning, they’re difficult to extinguish and are not confined to #EVs. Everything from eScooters to electric toothbrushes carries the risk for #thermal runaway and considered hazardous materials. I asked about the ACCC’s report on Lithium-Ion Batteries and Consumer Product […]
One thing that has come out of the COVID response is how it’s exposed the pharmaceutical industry to more scrutiny from the public than ever before. More questions have been raised about the Therapeutic Goods Authority (TGA) and our Health Pharmacrats than ever before. Yet, what is the alternative? In this parliamentary speech, I put […]
Over $30,000 a year being stolen, and it’s been signed off by the union and the government. Find out about the largest wage theft from casuals in Australia.
