February 26, 2024
Haines introduces Bill to stop major party rorts
At its best, pork barrelling is maladministration, at its worst its corruption. The solutions I have put forward in this Bill are practical reporting measures that ensure that the Parliament, and the public, know how funding decisions are made, and why grants are awarded
February 26, 2024
Ending pork barrelling
And we must end pork barrelling. It is another critical pillar to restoring public trust in government, and in democracy.
February 19, 2024
Community invited to End Pork Barrelling at interactive forum
Australians know when they’re getting pork barrelled, they know they are getting ripped off, it lacks integrity and they’re sick of it
February 15, 2024
Supporting the Wangaratta Men’s Shed
Today I rise to celebrate the generosity and resilience of our regional communities. Recently the Wangaratta and District Men’s Shed in my electorate of Indi fell afoul of an online scam, robbing them of $25,000.
February 14, 2024
Regulating internet providers so we get better service
In every Australian household, and especially in country areas, we’re relying on the internet more than ever. It is an essential service.
February 13, 2024
Regional Housing Summit – Keynote Address
Until we see that funding flow to the regions, I will not be backing down on my calls and I say to you, don’t back down on yours.
February 12, 2024
Educators are the key to our education system
I want to see young regional Australians given the same opportunities as those young people in the cities.
February 9, 2024
Regional housing remains a blind spot for Federal Government: Haines
Addressing the housing crisis is one of the most important conversations for the nation right now and I am working to ensure the voices of regional Australians are front and centre.
February 7, 2024
Renewables could be a gold rush for rural and regional Australia
There are major opportunities this government must take up to empower regional communities to play a role in the energy transition and to truly benefit. Let this be a gold rush for rural and regional Australia.
February 7, 2024
Supporting bigger tax cuts for 95% of Indi
The evidence both across regional Australia and in Indi is clear. That’s why as an Independent I’m happy to support these bills that will make things a little easier.