October 1, 2024
Rural City of Wangaratta and Murrindindi Shire Council give evidence to Parliamentary Inquiry about the challenges faced by local governments
Fixing our roads, building critical infrastructure to support more new homes and providing childcare, aged care, disability and local health services are all so important to people in Indi – that’s why this committee’s work is important.
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 6, 2024
Haines renews call for greater oversight and transparency of Future Made in Australia program
The public deserves assurance that billions of dollars of their money is being spent responsibly and with integrity, to prevent any pork barrelling occurring under this government, or indeed future governments.
August 22, 2024
Haines: Keynote speech at Regions Rising national summit shares hopes for new frontier in energy
In regional Australia, the challenge is ours but the rewards are ours too. Let’s write our own ticket.
August 21, 2024
Bad behaviour by politicians to be policed by new oversight body
There needs to be clear standards for behaviour and consequences when MPs do not meet those standards, as there are in other public professions.
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.