September 25, 2024
Public trust in supermarkets continues to go “Down, Down”
People are likely to be shaking their heads into their supermarket trollies at this news, but at the same time are probably not really surprised.
September 24, 2024
Congratulations Tony Mahar, new Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner: Haines
I warmly congratulate Tony Mahar in his new role as the new Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner.
September 19, 2024
Out of school care services in Indi face imminent closure without Government action: Haines
This is a problem of the government’s making and something they need to step in and fix it.
September 12, 2024
Haines: Major parties orchestrate a stitch up on new Parliamentary Code of Conduct
I want to see more transparency around this process.
September 11, 2024
Royal Commission report a sobering response to suicide crisis
It is clear that governments need to do more to make the health and wellbeing of our defence personnel an active and long-term priority, not just during their service, but also when they transition to civilian life and beyond.
September 11, 2024
Scammers are organised criminal groups, stealing money from Australians
They aren’t opportunists; they’re organised criminal groups that make use of any and all technologies to steal money from Australians at every age, from every demographic. It is despicable stuff.
September 11, 2024
Will the Government stand by while vital childcare services close?
Will the minister stand by while vital childcare services close due to a lack of government funding?
September 11, 2024
Australians are tired of politicans making up their own rules and hiding behind them
We are at a moment in our democracy that the people of Australia have been waiting a long time for—that is, to take responsibility for our actions.
September 10, 2024
Meeting the standards Australians hold us to
With one voice, we recognise that we must do better—that we must meet the standards the public holds us to and that we hold ourselves to.
September 9, 2024
Prac payments should be expanded to include degrees in allied health
As a regional Independent, I will ensure the education needs of regional, rural and remote Australia are strongly represented.