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Second Reading Speech: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No.1) Bill, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No.1) Bill 2026

  In part 2, in continuation from last night, let me be crystal clear—this government has indeed misled the Australian people. The biggest misleader of all was the Prime Minister, because the Prime Minister said, on no fewer than 50...

Every Child Deserves to Inherit Safety, Not Fear

Earlier this month, the Australian Institute of Family Studies released a report on the adverse childhood experiences of men and their long-term mental health impacts. It found that 33.6 per cent of Australian men experienced physical abuse as children, 37.9...

Remembering Kumanjayi Little Baby

  I rise and join with my colleagues today with a very heavy heart following the tragic death of Kumanjayi Little Baby in Alice Springs. As we know, this girl was just five years of age. Our deepest condolences go...

When We Strengthen Our Communities, We Strengthen Our Nation

Families are the foundation of our society. As Edmund Burke described, they are the ‘little platoons’ that shape our communities and our nation. Former prime minister John Howard said that a strong family is the greatest social welfare system that...

Fuel & Fertiliser Shortages and the Government’s Denial

I move: That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency: The Albanese Government’s failure to ensure Australia’s sovereign capability in the supply of fertiliser, placing Australian agriculture, the resources sector and national food security...

Is the Labor Government Prepared?

Two weeks ago, when we were last here, the opposition was accused of spreading misinformation about an impending fuel shortage crisis. Australian eyes do not lie; they have seen fuel shortages across the country. Following our call to action, the...