NEWS
Labor’s industry policies in disarray
The Prime Minister’s flagship $15 billion industry policy, the National Reconstruction Fund, is in disarray as the government fails to provide a coherent plan for Australian manufacturers facing increasing rates of insolvency. On Monday, it was reported that the CEO...
ANZAC Day services in Farrer
ANZAC Day is Australia’s national day to remember all who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations on behalf of a proud nation. April 25 this year also marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day - you can link to my ANZAC day newsletter here...
Get Vaxxed! Local flu cases already double on last year
Farrer MP Sussan Ley is urging residents across the border region to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated ahead of an earlier start to the 2024 flu season. The usual beginning of flu season is next month into June, but medical experts are warning of a growing...
“MIA” Bill from a Missing in Action government
Labor’s pitch for a Future Made In Australia (MIA) Bill is full of spin and devoid of detail. While hardworking families and small businesses are struggling with rising costs, the Albanese Labor Government is MIA – missing in action. Whilst we await – and will...
Parliament – Local government funding review
Ms LEY (Farrer—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (13:56): I rise on behalf of local councils in my electorate of Farrer. For well over a year now, my mayors and general managers have been patiently waiting for the promised increases in local government funding. And...
Fee Free flop?
New data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) calls into question the impact of Labor’s central skills policy, ‘Fee Free TAFE.’ This new data poses very real questions about the true number of Australians actually benefiting from...
Basin communities at crossroads
Farrer MP Sussan Ley says communities in her electorate and southern Murray Darling Basin are under serious threat of economic and social ruin because of the Albanese Government’s focus on ‘water buybacks’ to reach environmental watering targets. On Monday Labor...
New resources to combat coercive control
We welcome the Government’s announcement today about new resources to increase awareness of coercive control in our communities. Coercive control is an insidious form of domestic violence. We have to confront it and we cannot allow victims to be isolated and left in...
Workplace gender equality up for scrutiny
The Liberals welcome the Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s publishing of the gender pay gap for employers of 100 or more employees. We wanted to see this level of scrutiny applied to these organisations which is why we supported the development of this policy, and...
Skills review kicks can down the road
As the number of apprentices and trainees taking up skills and training collapses across the country, instead of taking action the Albanese Government has kicked the can down the road with yet another “strategic review”, all but cutting skills out of the upcoming...
