Teal MPs slam ‘perversion of democracy’ on immigration laws
This story by David Crowe first appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald on 6th December 2023. Independent MPs are furious…
Citizenship Repudiation Bill Speech
The Citizenship Repudiation Bill just passed by Parliament includes terms of serious legal concern. I consulted legal experts and attempted…
Statement: Protests at Melbourne hotel where the families of Israeli hostages are staying
I am appalled at the protest at the Melbourne hotel where the families of Israeli hostages are staying. My statement:…
Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs
This story by Kat Wong first appeared in The Canberra Times on 28th November 2023. The gambling industry is not…
Ban Gambling Ads press conference
Three quarters of Australians want gambling ads banned. Big Gambling which gets privileged access to government thinks they’ve got the…
Hate symbol legislation speech
I’m pleased the government has included banning the Nazi salute in its Prohibited Hate Symbols legislation. I worked with Jewish…
Response to the member for Wentworth’s IR bill amendments
The government’s controversial ‘Closing Loopholes’ industrial relations legislation has passed the House after a lengthy debate involving dozens of cross…
RN Interview: Is the tide turning against Myanmar’s military junta?
On Wednesday 29th November I spoke with RN Breakfast about the military junta in Myanmar. Since the release of Professor…
Parliament House lit up in orange to mark 16 days of activism against gender-based violence
Parliament House was lit up in bright orange on Monday night to mark the United Nation’s 16 days of activism…
Afternoon Briefing – 16 days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
54 women have been killed this year, most by men known to them. This is why I’m calling for more…