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December 14, 2025
Shady power deal with Rio Tinto shows Albanese Government arrogance - Media Release

 “This is a farce – how can you say renewables are not hurting manufacturing, when it takes subsidies to keep these jobs in Australia?” Dr Webster said.

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December 11, 2025
Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News 'The Kenny Report' - Transcript - Thursday 11 December 2025

TOPICS: Clearing native habitat for Orana Renewable Energy Zone at Mudgee – Governments forcing access onto farmland – divide communities – social licence – AEMO report on Coal until 2049 versus Net zero 2050 – Social Media Ban implementation

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December 10, 2025
Interview with Radio BBC4, BBC - Transcript - Wednesday 10 December 2025

TOPICS: Australian social media ban, age verification, Roblox, child protection, gambling laws, enforcement challenges

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December 10, 2025
Interview with Melissa Clarke, ABC Radio National Breakfast - Transcript - Wednesday 10 December 2025

TOPICS: Social media ban for children under 16, Triple Zero inquiry hearing, regional connectivity, Bulahdelah NSW fires, electricity outage, mobile connectivity, domestic roaming

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December 10, 2025
Children under 16 banned from social media platforms - Media Release

“From today, kids under 16 can’t have accounts on major social media platforms. That’s a big change – and we all want this to work,” Dr Webster said.

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December 8, 2025
Interview with Vanessa Mills, ABC Kimberley WA - Transcript - Monday 8 December 2025

SUMMARY: Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO), satellite connectivity, Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) recommendations, universal service obligation, NBN

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December 8, 2025
Albanese Government breaks Aged Care “no worse off” promise - Media Release

“Mallee constituents are telling me their providers are increasing prices, meaning older people receiving less care and, in some cases, co-payments are being demanded for services to continue,” Dr Webster said.

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December 4, 2025
Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News 'The Kenny Report' - Transcript - Thursday 4 December 2025

TOPICS: Renewable energy, power prices, financial stress, ISIS brides, Minister Burke, transparency, Senate estimates, Victorian farmers, transmission projects, net zero, social cost, mental health

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December 4, 2025
Interview with Fiona Parker, ABC Central Victoria - Transcript - Thursday 4 December 2025

TOPICS: Maryborough pool, Federal election commitment, heritage listing, regional infrastructure, local government sustainability, Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, Regional Partnerships and Precincts Program, Growing Regions

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