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This week Parliament resumes for what is set to be one of the most important years in Federal politics in quite some time. The past year in Canberra has seen Parliament debate a raft of legislation that will have huge ramifications for every Australian. Unfortunately this year will be the ye... ... (06-Feb)
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Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and I have added my support to this very important movement. The NDIS will provide insurance cover for all Australians in the event of significant disability and will revolutionise t... ... (30-Jan)
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I believe that small business is the most critical part of our economy – the source of much of Australia’s innovation, economic growth and job creation. Australia has over 2.7 million small businesses, with 35% of them located in regional areas. 95% of Australian businesses are defined as sma... ... (24-Jan)
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2012 is officially the Year of the Farmer. This is a year-long, national celebration that provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the important role farmers’ play in feeding, clothing and sheltering our nation. Year after year farmers continue to work to provide food and fibre for our ... ... (16-Jan)
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As the end of the year is quickly approaching I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas. Overall it has been a very enjoyable year and, without a doubt, the highlight of this position is spending time in the Parkes electorate and I am proud to represent you... ... (19-Dec)
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The Senate Committee for Rural Affairs & Transport recently released its anticipated interim report on the Impact of Coal Seam Gas Extraction on the Murray-Darling Basin. The report considers the potential impact of the Coal Seam Gas industry on Basin groundwater resources, agricultural land and... ... (12-Dec)
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The release of the final draft for the Murray Darling Basin Plan last week proved it was far from the credible plan Basin stakeholders had been expecting. This draft Plan doesn’t provide the basic information that is needed. Instead, it has placed a pall of uncertainty over Basin communities... ... (05-Dec)
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The 43rd Parliament of Australia has been a very interesting term. I think we have seen it all since the August 2010 election and most shockingly as of last week the resignation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Harry Jenkins took place to create more breathing room for the Gill... ... (28-Nov)
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During a joint press conference between Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama last week, Mr Obama was asked whether the US would adopt a nationwide Carbon Tax within the next five years. The President said due to economic uncertainty it w... ... (21-Nov)
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The recent deaths in Afghanistan highlight the difficult times our troops are facing. I believe it is more important than ever to throw our support behind our troops where ever they are stationed in the world. Australia has almost 2,400 uniformed Defence personnel in the Middle East, includi... ... (14-Nov)
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