Always worthwhile to meet @apan4palestine.bsky.social. But alarming to hear from outgoing UN Special Rapporteur for Food who described the deliberate campaign by Israel to withhold adequate food supplies to Palestinians. Genocide by other means.

I asked the Defence Minister about the need for an independent merits-based review of defence deployment categorisation to ensure veterans are appropriately recognised for the tough and dangerous job they do. Too many are still getting fobbed off by Defence #auspol #politas

The allegations about drug use at Carlton show the AFL is still not the clean sport Australians expect. AFL drug policy is inadequate despite me blowing the lid on problems in 2024. Players, the League and kids looking for role models are all being let down. #auspol #politas

An independent private health system authority is the mechanism we need to spot risks before they become crises. It would ensure that Australia's mixed healthcare system remains sustainable, equitable, and focused on patient outcomes. #auspol #politas

When private healthcare providers are struggling and consumers face soaring costs and service gaps, it signals a system that needs reimagining. Aus should establish a Private Health System Authority to oversee the private health sector so it delivers better for Australians #auspol #politas

Great news that High Court has ruled Scope 3 emissions (exported carbon pollution) must be considered in new environmental approvals for coal mines. I’ve moved two Bills in the Parliament to that effect, both times rejected by the enviro-vandals in the ALP and LNP #auspol

A thrill to attend the re-opening of Glenorchy War Memorial Pool this morning. It’s always been a much-loved community asset and the community is clearly thrilled the $6.5m refurb has finally got it back online after a two year hiatus. For more info go to: glenorchywarmemorialpool.com.au

The recent AI hack is not a wake-up call, it's a call to arms. Gov’s & regulators need to move much faster if we have any hope of putting guardrails around this rapidly evolving technology. And the corporations responsible for creating it need to be held accountable. #auspol #politas

It was my privilege to bring to parliament one of @changeaus.bsky.social's largest ever Aus petitions, calling on the Gov to end live animal exports. Grass roots action is powerful, it got us the live sheep export ban and it is what will put an end to cruel live animal exports. #auspol #politas

Scandalous that big oil companies are pocketing $700k a minute profit while some families are going without meals & pensioners are forced to choose between filling the car or a prescription. Australians aren’t fooled by the economic jargon trying to hide price gouging #auspol #politas

Today I received a petition signed by more than 470,000 people calling for a ban on all live animal exports. An industry built on cruelty has no place in a modern society. The fact that this government continues to permit it speaks volumes. #auspol #politas #banliveexport @changeaus.bsky.social

Was honoured to join Hon Dr Maina Talia, Tuvalu’s Climate Minister, and Canadian Senator Hon Rosa Galvez today to remind the Aus Gov that transitioning away from fossil fuels is a global existential necessity, and we can't keep hiding behind dodgy accounting and offsets #auspol

Australians know what too often politicians and political parties forget – that we are here to serve their interests and go into bat for them, not vested interests. That’s part of the reason so many people are angry with the political class. #auspol #politas

I was asked if the Government would take up the crossbench bill implementing the Red Lines package. The truth is we don’t need the credit, we just want the outcome: an end to Australia funding, arming or investing in illegal settlements, war crimes or genocide #auspol

I've heard from countless constituents who confirm that the Government's cut to the private health insurance rebate for older Australians is bad policy. It will hurt pensioners especially hard and put more pressure on the public system #auspol #politas

While it’s no secret I don’t support the new stadium, I’ve always supported a team for Tasmania. It was a pleasure to join the launch of the Parliamentary friends of the Tasmania Devils today and hear how the Team is growing and preparing for kick-off in 2028 #politas

A petition with 124,665 signatures says we don’t want our weapons, components & resources contributing to war crimes or genocide. The Red Lines Package gives Gov an opportunity to restore Aus's leadership on international law. I urge the Gov to act. #auspol #politas

The Red Lines Package would codify Aust’s commitment to accountability, human dignity & the rule of law, ensuring we do not fund, arm or invest in illegal settlements, war crimes or genocide. Aus must strive to lead in upholding international law #auspol

Misogyny is not an abstract concept, it’s the soil that violence grows in. We must equip boys and men with healthy masculinities before the harm is done, and better fund the services victim-survivors need. #auspol #politas

Australia must live up to its proud history of leadership in conservation and science in the Antarctic. One way to do this is to support an end to the krill fishing industry, which is accelerating the demise of this keystone species #aupol #politas