The government must release all details of its agreements with Nauru. It has a duty of care to those seeking refuge—and a responsibility to spend taxpayers’ money ethically and transparently.

We can't trust the states and territories to responsibly oversee nationally significant environmental approvals.

We must fund medical research properly. With the Trump administration slashing healthcare spending in the United States, Australia has a unique opportunity to become a global leader in medical innovation and biotech.

With the stroke of a pen, the government could make it happen today.

Nothing is more in Australia’s national interest than preserving our natural environment. That’s why these laws have be strengthened before they're passed.

Granting the minister the power to destroy nature for any reason they deem to be in the national interest is an alarming level of authority one that could fast-track fossil fuel projects, carbon capture and storage, or uranium mining, regardless of environmental harm.

As it stands, this Bill is unacceptable.

They hold unique significance to all Australians, and they have to be considered carefully - but the government expects us to pass this law this week after giving parliament one week's notice.

Increased investment in medical research won’t just secure our research sector and guarantee its growth and longevity it will improve health outcomes for all Australians.

We could more than double the amount spent from the MRFF every year, while keeping more money in the fund than it was intended to hold—a win-win for medical researchers and our economy.

Today Kate Chaney and I will try to close that loophole in federal parliament.

The question now is whether will the Liberals will join them in committing to a more dangerous, less prosperous future?

Australians overwhelmingly back climate action. We deserve better than this.

I think most people enjoying a drink responsibly would say cheers to that 🍻

This amendment is a small step aiming to ease pressure on households and backing the 300+ small brewers doing it tough against Kirin and Asahi, who control much of the industry in Australia.

To paraphrase a famous old ad, ‘A hard-earned thirst needs a beer you can afford’.