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. […]
Why is the Albanese Labor government making it easier for their corporate mates with every piece of legislation? This Bill – the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Energy Regulator Separation) Bill 2025 – is another step toward letting powerful corporations, including foreign multinationals, continue to gouge Australians. By removing the regulator from the ACCC’s oversight, […]
Another session of Senate Estimates with the Department of (DFAT) and more questions into where your hard-earned tax dollars are actually going. At a time when Australian families are struggling just to keep the lights on and put food on the table, this Labor government has poured more into Afghanistan ( $310 million since 2021) […]
Just wrapped up another two days of public hearings in Canberra on the Greens-Labor inquiry into “Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy”. This is my session with Dr Karl. What do you think of his behaviour? He asked me whether I thought the past 10 years have been the hottest on record globally I […]
You work hard for your money and you’ve got every right to know exactly where those tax dollars are going, especially when the government hands it out as overseas “aid.” This is my Estimates session with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on aid to the Middle East. The department says Australia doesn’t […]
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