Recent years have been a massive challenge and too many Australians are battling. I know that because of our resilience, we’re often called “Aussie Battlers”, yet not everyone is looking forward to the Christmas break. 

With cost of living, housing pressures and homelessness, many can’t afford to celebrate. Australian families are hurting and some people are still confronting loss and grief.

We’re entering a time for reflection. A time to take stock, to acknowledge endings and as we move into 2024, to welcome new beginnings.

It’s hard to believe 5 years have passed since 2019 – the last Christmas without tyranny breathing down our necks.

Together we will meet the New Year, restored and ready to face the next challenges, stronger and more determined than ever.

While there may be challenges now, I have an unshakeable faith the truth will always win in the long run and we can restore a bountiful, prosperous Australia for all.

Christine and I, along with my senate office team, wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and successful New Year. We thank you all for your support over the past year and look forward to serving you in 2024.

My office will be closed over the Christmas break, re-opening on 8th January 2024. Due to the extremely high amount of correspondence the office receives, it is not possible to respond to emails over the break.

If you have a matter that requires attention, please contact the office after the 8th of January 2024.