he Uluru Statement from the Heart is a generous invitation by the First Peoples of Australia.

This bill is a temporary measure in a time of crisis. We must maximise the opportunity for investment that creates new skills and new jobs, especially in regional Australia, where most of our future energy generation will occur.

I rise in support of these amendments and, indeed, in support of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022.

I support the motion. It gives me no joy to do so.

It’s well known that across Australia we have a shortage of health professionals, but rural areas are disproportionately suffering from this shortage, and we know this has been a longstanding challenge.

Arts, culture and entertainment tell our stories back to us.

Australians should be able to connect to the internet no matter where they are.

An incredibly important part of our agricultural industry in Indi is viticulture.

Today I’m reading a speech written by my Indi Youth Advisory Panel on behalf of our young people as part of our Raise Our Voice Australia program.

Our Rotary clubs give young Australians the opportunity to expand their cultural awareness and build lifelong, transnational friendships.