Have no issue losing a fair contest. This was a "dodgy" preselection. Given I lost by a handful of votes, was advised process open to legal challenge. Have no intent/inclination to pursue at this stage. See email to NSW Liberal members (29/3/22) outlining irregularities #auspol
Listened to @PMOnAir & @JimMolan "bilge water" account on @SkyNewsAust last night. No mention Molan was no show at preselection (video only/no Q&A scrutiny) Ok for him, but not for 225 disenfranchised selectors around NSW.
FACT: Chose to contest winnable position only #auspol
This month we mark 90 years of one of the Senate's oldest standing committees - the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Committee (currently chaired and deputy chaired by @Senator_CFW and @SenKimCarr)
Read more here: bit.ly/SenNews
ALT From L to R front row: Deputy Chair Senator the Hon Kim Carr, Chair Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Senator Raff Ciccone. Back row: Senators Perin Davey, Paul Scarr and former committee member Senator Nita Green. Photo courtesy of AUSPIC
As a strong advocate for a naval presence in Port Kembla, this $55.4 million investment will enhance Port Kembla as the best option for an East Coast submarine base.
Have joined colleagues over the years to push for #MagnitskyAct to deal with perpetrators of human rights abuse & corruption. Whilst JSCFADT recommended stand-alone legislation, the Bill passed today is a good start #auspolyoutu.be/ls5XknXpPBo
Perceptions of corruption in Australia are increasing the erosion of public trust in institutions & with advent of more political scandals, there are growing calls for a better Commonwealth Integrity Commission that one proposed by Government. #auspolyoutube.com/watch?v=cZTycPw8…
Have consistently raised concerns about #MandatoryVaccinations & #VaccinePassports Am fully vaxxed but understand insecurity of Australians who have seen their livelihoods & liberties taken away governments with little or no parliamentary scrutiny #auspolyoutu.be/FOVJnkp_B4g
#NetZero has been the political graveyard for a series of political leaders. Australia’s climate & energy policies must be based on facts & logical thought, not risky #NetZero CO2 'consensus' paradigm pushed by climate alarmism #auspol#COP26youtu.be/FDjADF_q0y8
Have been urging for critical overhaul of foreign ownership of critical assets. Welcome expansion of categories of critical infrastructure & responding to cyber attacks. Need foreign ownership register. Australians should know who owns what #auspolyoutu.be/WwPlAB3DMNU
Having consistently raised concerns @ mandatory vaccinations & vax passports, I crossed floor & joined Senators Canavan, Antic, McMahon & Rennick (Hanson & Roberts remotely) to vote FOR the COVID-19 Vaccination Status (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill 2021 #auspol
On Saturday repped @PaulFletcherMP @ opening of Fairfield Council’s new wave pool @ Aquatopia Water Park Prairiewood. Aust Govt contributed $2.8m under Liveability Program, Western Sydney City Deal (funds projects to enhance amenities in Western Parkland Councils)🏄♂️🏊♂️
Honoured on Friday to rep Defence Min @PeterDutton_MP at 80th anniversary wreath laying & memorial ceremony @ Cenotaph, Sydney to mark sinking of HMAS Sydney II on 19/11/1941 off WA coast by German raider Kormoran. 645 lost their lives. #LestWeForget @Australian_Navy
Great to join @sussanley at Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh, one of specialist organisations that received a share of $10.3m funding for wildlife rescue, wildlife care & captive breeding of bush-fire affected species vital to building insurance populations to help recovery.
C'W emergency pandemic period extended a 6th time with no Parliamentary scrutiny. Imposition of harsh & draconian state/territory measures also had no scrutiny. Ending C'W emergency period sends strong message that it's time to return to normal
Full speech youtu.be/54-JJXecm00
Rather than saddle #Pacific w more debt via AIFFP better to support capitalisation of Pacific Resilience Fund to weather proof critical infrastructure, schools, hospitals, community halls so they remain intact during storms & cyclones #auspol
Full speech: youtu.be/yFVQdlXbPdI