Premier Malinauskas is campaigning in the South Australia state election with the lie that building submarines in SA will provide our young with “breadwinner” jobs — jobs that will allow them to own their own homes, start a family and generally live the life successive Liberal and Labor governments have actually taken from them. The […]
For decades, the Liberal-Labor Uniparty has put the cart before the horse, bringing in record numbers of people before building the infrastructure needed to support them. And what’s the result? Record homelessness, average house prices skyrocketing across Australia, and an entire generation of young Aussies giving up on the “Great Australian Dream”. One Nation introduced […]
I have used Estimates several times to draw attention to the filth being distributed in libraries, material that targets children and is available to them regardless of age. This includes graphic sex-instruction manuals that most adults would find excessive. We urgently need an intermediate classification for graphic written publications. We have raised this issue for many years; […]
In Senate Estimates, I questioned ASIC over the case of Roxanne Mysko, a whistleblower who spoke up about major safety failings in the trucking industry, only to be left unprotected. Why hasn’t ASIC used the Corporations Act to protect her? Why was the matter referred elsewhere when ASIC has direct responsibility under Part 9.4AAA? Will ASIC […]
During the recent Senate Estimates, I questioned Mr Burgess, Director-General of ASIO, about the scale and nature of extremist threats in Australia. I cited figures of 200 potential terrorists and 18,000 people on threat-related watchlists. Mr Burgess clarified that while “tens of thousands” have been investigated since 2001, not all remain active threats. He stated that the […]
I questioned officials from the Department of Home Affairs on the government’s failure to deport over 100,000 individuals who have no legal right to be here. There are 101,976 individuals who were refused a protection visa and have yet to be deported. Some of these cases date back as far as 1994. I highlighted a recent case where […]
During Senate Estimates in October, I raised an issue that’s hurting Australians — insurance costs. Health Insurance: Private hospitals across Australia are under extreme stress because of funding shortfalls from insurers, yet those same insurers are posting record profits — over $5 billion. Why are hospitals being starved while insurers rake in billions? The ACCC Chair […]
During Estimates in October, I asked Comcare about its investigation into the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash in the Whitsundays — a tragedy that claimed four lives. I wanted clarity on the scope and depth of their work. Comcare confirmed the investigation is still open, with active lines of inquiry. They explained that a specialised investigation […]
This is my Senate Estimate session in December with the CEO of Snowy 2.0 and Minister Watt, where we witnessed a masterclass in buck-passing and dodging, when asked about the future of the Tomago aluminium smelter. Tomago employs thousands of people both directly and indirectly. It relies on cheap coal power from the Eraring Power […]
I questioned the Defence Department about some serious allegations regarding a “protection racket” between the Air Force and major airlines like Qantas and Virgin. I’ve seen internal emails suggesting the Air Force has been whispering in the ears of HR departments to delay start dates for pilots who are trying to transition to civilian careers. […]
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