August 19, 2024
Haines: Government’s $22.7 billion signature fund needs oversight and transparency
Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has raised the alarm about integrity concerns over the Government’s signature Future Made In Australia program.
August 14, 2024
Regions Rising Address 2024: A New Frontier
A feeling of possibility, of opportunity, the need for bold vision and for a strength of conviction to see a vision through.
August 14, 2024
Putting integrity at the forefront of the Future Made in Australia Bill
In this bill, the government has created a large bucket of money, with only a vague outline of how that money could be spent.
August 13, 2024
FOI request reveals Victorian and NSW Health Ministers failing to engage with Federal Government over Albury Wodonga Health
The surprising lack of advocacy was revealed by Dr Helen Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi.
August 12, 2024
The case is clear – we need a new hospital on the border
I am dumbfounded that it appears there isn’t any correspondence on this topic at all from the state ministers.
August 12, 2024
This childcare system is failing families
The positive impact of quality early childhood education cannot be overstated. It is simply transformational.
August 12, 2024
Renewed call for a regional housing response as federal Parliament resumes
The federal government has no housing policies specifically targeted at the housing needs of regional, rural and remote Australia and they need to acknowledge and fix this.
August 12, 2024
I won’t accept the widening housing divide
The number of Australian homeowners in mortgage stress has hit 30% – and will rise further.
August 8, 2024
More than $500,000 in Energy Efficiency Grants awarded to Indi businesses
Local businesses were awarded between $11,353 and $25,000 to replace or upgrade existing equipment to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
July 25, 2024
Haines celebrates activation of mobile phone towers in the Upper Murray
Upper Murray residents and visitors are benefitting from new Telstra 4G mobile phone coverage and reduced black spots with the final activation of mobile phone towers in Koetong and Burrowye.