Labor is failing the Australian Screen Industry

I addressed the government’s broken promises to the Australian screen industry, particularly their failure to implement content quotas for streaming platforms. Despite a clear commitment from Minister Burke before the 2022 election to introduce these quotas by...

Our Veterans deserve better support

The Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support Bill aims to simplify a system so complex it has contributed to suicidality among Australian veterans. Despite bipartisan support, it’s taken nearly two years just to reach this stage, with key changes delayed...

A tale of two different disasters

What a start to 2025—fire in Victoria, floods in Queensland. While both states had federal support, Queensland acted fast, but Victoria is still waiting. Farms and businesses need help now. Big thanks to our emergency services, firefighters, volunteers, and their...

Do we trust the BOM to get it right?

I am really concerned about the Bureau of Meteorology’s failures in forecasting and asset management. Farmers were misled by incorrect El Niño predictions, critical infrastructure is neglected, and millions in taxpayer funds are mismanaged. The ANAO report exposes a...

Labor won’t rule out the Nature Positive Bill

Labor’s handling of the Nature Positive Bill has been nothing short of chaotic, with the bill repeatedly listed, withdrawn, and relisted. Despite clear opposition from Western Australia, where the mining economy is at risk, Labor refuses to rule out bringing it back....