September 10, 2026
“What will it take?”: Pressing the Government on Israel sanctions
It’s been more than two years since the International Court of Justice confirmed that Israel’s occupation of Palestine is illegal under international law.
September 8, 2026
Haines says political parties are rorting taxpayers’ money for political gain
“Australians are increasingly fed up with self-serving political establishment, and pork barrelling only further undermines trust in government and our democracy.
August 19, 2026
Slo-mo on UOMO: Haines calls for telco reforms to be debated
“The Government needs to stop going slo-mo on UOMO and get this done.”
August 18, 2026
Essential services shouldn’t depend on where you live
These models are not private, not public; they demonstrate that commercial activity and community benefit go hand in hand. These are essential services: post offices, banks, health.
August 17, 2026
A better deal for the regions hosting renewables
We can’t ignore reality: the energy transition is happening. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make sure we get it right, and we owe it to the regions to get it right.
August 17, 2026
Higher education should open doors of opportunity
For people in regional Australia, access to education matters deeply and has long-lasting consequences.