Huge win on lobbying reform today with reports the govt will establish a public register for sponsored pass holders replicating the voluntary register I established, limit access to the building & publish more information about who has access. We still need more reform to ensure ALL lobbyists (not just 3rd party lobbyists) are properly regulated by a body with teeth, and to shut the revolving door between government and industries. smh.com.au/politics/federal/…

This👇🏼 is EXACTLY why we need lobbying reform & greater transparency over ministerial diaries - things I've been pushing alongside colleagues on the crossbench for years. "In-house lobbyists" (people who work for a company or peak body) should be subject to the same rules and cooling off periods as "third party lobbyists" (people who work for a lobbying firm). Action on these changes are well overdue. skynews.com.au/australia-new…

Are we sleepwalking into the AI era? 🤖📱 I sat down with Digital Rights Watch founder Lizzie O'Shea to unpack the hidden costs of Big Tech, exploring everything from addictive algorithms and scams to the massive environmental toll of new AI data centres. Listen via the links below to learn how strong privacy laws can help us take power back. Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6yF… YouTube - youtube.com/watch?v=2I9413Tz… Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas…

Well done to Tom Emerson for taking on this usage in the ACT. He is introducing a bill to ban gambling donations in the ACT. Vested interests have far too much power over the major parties and communities pay the price. This is a sensible step that ACT Labor & Liberals should support. canberratimes.com.au/story/9…

My piece in the @GuardianAus today arguing govts can't afford to repeat the mistakes they made with the gas industry. With huge investment in data centres - why aren't we asking what this is all for and how Australians are going to benefit from it? If we do want data centres and multinational tech giants are going to use Australian land, Australian energy, Australian water & Australian workers to build the infrastructure that powers the AI revolution, then Australians deserve a fair return. That's the lesson we failed to learn with gas. We shouldn't wait another generation to learn it again. theguardian.com/commentisfre…

Congratulations to every Australian and every Canberran recognised in this year’s King’s Honours list. We are so fortunate to have so many people who give so much to our community. A special shout out to Mohammed Ali for your tireless work making sure fewer Canberrans go to bed hungry. You are a tireless champion for our community with endless energy and compassion, it’s wonderful to see that recognised today. canberratimes.com.au/story/9…

Yet another parliamentary inquiry recommends a full ban of gambling advertising. What will it take for govts to put people first, act on the evidence and reduce harm? The evidence is there we just need the political will. canberratimes.com.au/story/9…

Asking questions at Senate Estimates about why a year on from an investigation by Choice, which found that 16 out of 20 sunscreens tested didn't meet their SPF claims, 15 are STILL being investigated. The TGA has put forward some options for reforms, but I'm worried how slowly this is moving. In the country with the highest skin cancer rates in the world, confidence in sunscreens is vital and we need to rebuild that. abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/s…

Banning gambling ads to protect young Australians is not a left vs right issue. We’re seeing yet again vested interests control of the major parties meaning the Australian people lose. MPs across the Parliament support stronger action on gambling ads. If there was a conscience vote on a full ban, as was recommended by the Murphy Review, it would pass. smh.com.au/politics/federal/…

The ANAO's audit of ‘Renew ANU’ highlights how much unnecessary damage was done to our national university and its people. I'll keep pushing for reform to ensure that this kind of leadership & governance failure can't happen again. abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/a…

Australians lose $35 billion to gambling every year. In this episode we speak with Prof. Samantha Thomas who expose the industry’s "tobacco-style" playbook that targets kids and normalises addiction. We discuss the landmark Murphy Report’s push for a total ad ban, and why the government is choosing to protect vested interests over Australian kids. Listen at the link in bio/below and email your MP letting them know you support a full gambling ad ban. Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6th… YouTube - youtube.com/watch?v=gf5BzcDg… Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas…

Approximate passports costs: 🇨🇦 Canada = ~$170 🇬🇧 United Kingdom = ~$195 🇺🇸 United States = ~$180 🇳🇿 New Zealand = ~$225 Australian 🇦🇺 passport cost...$422 Passport fees and charges are expected to generate $1.12 billion for the 2029/30 FY. In the same FY, expected revenue for PRRT is projected to be $1.25 billion

The cost of these degrees is completely unsustainable & we haven't seen the Albanese Govt treat reform of the failed Job Ready Graduates scheme with the urgency it deserves. While they delay tens of thousands of students are racking up tens of thousands of $$ in student debt that will dog their life choices. Govt needs to understand this failed policy is having huge real world impacts on students lives & futures. Fix the timing of indexation and reform JRG. We could tax gas exports to pay for it. afr.com/politics/federal/art…

AstraZeneca's decision to withdraw this drug from the PBS will affect 1000's of women in Australia living with endo & breast cancer. They say it's a "commercial decision" but are leaving the higher dose used for prostate cancer as is. I asked questions at Estimates yesterday on behalf of Canberrans who had contacted me, worried about what their treatment looks like in the future. I urge AZ to front up and explain what's happening - women with breast cancer deserve transparency here. abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/b…

The Major Projects Report, the public's main window into how our biggest defence purchases are tracking, is being dumped. This is due to Defence choosing to strip information out of it & the Audit Office's funding being cut in real terms. National security can't be a shield to dodge basic transparency. If a project is late or over budget, Australians deserve to know. Govt should fund the ANAO properly and let it do its job. canberratimes.com.au/story/9…

The data centre boom might present opportunities for 🇦🇺, but we have to be honest about the downsides and have an actual plan to deal with them. If new data centres are built without enough new energy and storage, households and businesses could end up paying the price through higher power bills. Their impact on water also needs to be considered. Govt should ensure genuinely additional renewable energy is entering the grid before major new data centres begin drawing power. theage.com.au/technology/dat…

Household electrification holds the key to lower power prices for Australians. We’re world leaders in rooftop solar & there's an opportunity to generate & store even more electricity at a household level, reducing the need for expensive transmission costs & providing real energy security. Our challenge is to ensure renters & low income households can also benefit from the $1000s of savings electrification offers households. abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/c…

Invasive species are doing huge damage to our continent's incredible biodiversity. Cats alone kill over two billion reptiles, birds and mammals per year. Add in foxes, cane toads, carp and other invasives, and native species are under massive pressure. We have the resources and tools to protect native species - all that's missing is political will and investment. abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/l…

Gene drive technology has the potential to be a game-changer for invasive species management, helping address the physical, ecological and economic damage caused by pests like rabbits. If the science continues to stack up, it could fundamentally reshape how we protect landscapes and biodiversity. 18 months ago, I was able to negotiate an additional $10 mil investment in gene drive research. The govt needs to back this work with sustained investment so promising technologies can be developed safely & as quickly as possible. abc.net.au/news/2026-05-30/r…