The Attorney-General’s Department confirmed that they had zero involvement in monitoring returned ISIS terrorist wives, or running deradicalisation programs for the children. This responsibility was passed to the Department of Home Affairs. When asked what will it cost taxpayers to bring back and monitor these individuals, the answer? They have absolutely no idea. Officials stated […]
This exchange is about the Australian Border Force’s (ABF) response to asbestos found in the lift brake pads of imported wind turbines. Mr Reynolds of the ABF explained that after discovering the issue, the ABF “doubled down” on efforts by implementing a specific screening profile to target at-risk shipments. From 1 December to 1 April, […]
These Estimates questions relate to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ proposed $5,000 aggregate cap on allied health services. Our veterans and doctors are worried – and they have every right to be. The government claims this cap won’t hurt complex-case veterans, yet they admit the system to apply for funding above the cap hasn’t even […]
During this estimates session, I brought serious concerns from my Queensland constituents regarding disruptions facing the skirmish sports and gel blaster industry. Small businesses and lawful hobbyists are trapped in a web of confusion due to recent amendments to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 and the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs […]
It’s wrong that Australian parents are forced to pay child support to a parent holding their child in Japan contrary to Australian court orders. During this session, the department couldn’t tell me how many Aussie parents are trapped in this nightmare, nor how they ensure these funds actually benefit the children. While I welcome news […]
I questioned Minister Wong (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and officials regarding the devastating issue of Australian children being abducted to Japan by one parent and entirely cut off from their Australian families due to Japanese domestic law. While I understand the need for diplomatic language, my priority is getting these kids back to […]
During this estimates hearing, I questioned CSIRO regarding animal experimentation practices and biosecurity measures at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong. CSIRO’s response to Question on Notice (SI-173) revealed that in the 2024 calendar year, 248 experiments involved over 1.07 million animals, with a staggering 752,757 humanely killed afterward. Excluding fish, 98,293 animals […]
During this Estimates hearing, I questioned the NDIA regarding an investigative series on NDIS fraud by Pete Zogoulas and Drew Pavlou, asking if the agency had launched any audits, compliance actions, or law enforcement referrals based on their reports. I specifically tried to ask about any investigations into individuals named Jamal Sabsabi, Josef Yusif, and […]
The people of Central Queensland deserve clear answers, not continuous delays, when it comes to the Paradise Dam new wall project. The last public update on foundation geological mapping was in late 2024 and it’s time to find out what actual progress has been made. Mr Darrough from the National Water Gridadmitted that the detailed […]
I wanted a clear update on major projects vital to Queenslanders. As usual, we are seeing a lot of bureaucratic foot-dragging. First up, I called out the very slow pace on the M1. The Infrastructure Priority List shows we are still stuck at Stage 2 and 3 of the framework, waiting on the Queensland State […]
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