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July 2, 2025

Priority of safeguarding food security

Australia’s red meat industry bodies recently abandoned their pledge to reach ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with Meat and Livestock Australia’s review finding they couldn’t meet the target set in 2017.

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June 27, 2025

Mayors, councillors support concerns I raised as Shadow Minister for Local Government

While city councils had to hear some uncomfortable truths on how tough regional councils are doing it, a strong contingent of city mayors and councillors came to an event I held ...

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June 17, 2025

Energy Minister receiving prickly receptions.

VicGrid are talking about compelling energy project developers to deliver ‘the best community benefits’ and a ‘Renewable Energy Zone Community fund’. At last, talk of real ‘REZ’ benefits for locals but let’s ensure, if the projects happen...

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June 11, 2025

Food and Fibre Export Performance Report

It’s been a positive week for Victorian farmers thanks to some overdue rain, but we need much more rain because it has been dry for so long.

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June 4, 2025

Telstra was about to launch their mobile-to-satellite connectivity system, via Starlink

At this stage Telstra customers can only send SMS text messages via the satellite on Samsung Galaxy S25 handsets but the successful trial means there are strong hopes voice calls direct to device will be possible by 2027.

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May 30, 2025

Telstra executives to talk about mobile black spots

I met this last week with Telstra executives to talk about mobile black spots and internet dropouts in the region, as part of my new role as Shadow Minister for Regional Communications.

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May 22, 2025

National Volunteers Week

One thing that sucks the energy out of potential volunteers is governments that tax them to the hilt, adding to their financial pressures.

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May 21, 2025

Standing apart to amplify the voice of regional Australians - Column

The Liberals refused to stand by what The Nationals fought hard to secure before the election for regional Australia. After lengthy National Party MP meetings and deliberations, it is in Mallee’s regional Australia’s best interests that for a ti

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May 14, 2025

The Nationals vote increased in Mallee

I congratulate Sussan Ley on her rise to the Liberal leadership. Sussan serves the irrigation-dependent NSW federal regional electorate of Farrer just across the River from Swan Hill, Piangil and Robinvale.

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