On Wednesday I was joined by my colleague Senator Barnaby Joyce in taking the anti-carbon tax message to the Crown Street Mall in Wollongong. Some media reports suggested that there were angry scenes and political argy-bargy but what we had was a robust demonstration of democracy, complete with post... ...more
The carbon tax will hit every family in NSW through cost of living increases – especially on household electricity and gas bills. Families are already struggling to make ends meet and simply can't afford another Labor tax. According to Treasury modelling NSW will be the second worst affected state f... ...more
Since the carbon tax was first announced, I’ve been to dozens of shopping centres, factories and mines talking about our country and its future.People think our country is drifting and it’s hard to know whether the Labor Party or the Greens are really in charge.Australians are worried about jobs and... ...more
The new Senate took shape on Monday 4 July when 12 new Senators took their seats. They joined those who were re-elected last year for the swearing in ceremony in the Senate, presided over by the Governor-General. ...more
Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, John Cobb, has welcomed the Australian government finally taking the first step and making a positive gesture to lift the live export ban. “The government should never have imposed the blanket ban, but I know that it would have been very diffic... ...more
As the Senate's Community Affairs Committee receives submissions for its wide ranging inquiry into the Commonwealth funding and administration of mental health services, the Australian Medical Association has launched an online petition against the severe and damaging cuts to the Better Ac... ...more
The Senate today agreed to a new reporting date of 20 September 2011 for the inquiry into the Government’s funding and administration of mental health services in Australia with particular reference to:
(a) the Government’s 2011-12 Budget changes relating to mental health;(b) changes to the Better ... ...more
John Cobb, the Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, on 30 June said the cattle industry was being proactive while government blunders on live exports.“I applaud the Cattle industry for providing $5 million through the Cattle Disease Contingency Fund (CDFC) to ensure the welfare... ...more
LAST GASP ON TAX: Packed Dubbo meeting opposes carbon moveFAYE WHEELERDaily Liberal29 Jun, 2011 04:00 AMVoters formed a wave of opposition to the federal government’s carbon tax at Dubbo last night that one lone supporter of climate change action could not overcome.About 200 people turned out to a r... ...more
The Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mr Butler, must immediately release the Productivity Commission’s Report Caring For Older Australians.
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Shadow Minister for Ageing and Shadow Minister for Mental Health, said the Aged Care industry and consumers had waite... ...more