I call on One Nation to explain what happens to the businesses, industries and essential services that rely on these workers under its destructive and divisive migration plan.

This week I’ll be scrutinising: Carbon Credits Bill: Ensuring reforms strengthen integrity & support net zero targets. Private Health Bill: Concerned it could place additional pressure on the public health system. Illicit Tobacco Bill: We need to crack down on enforcement, not cut excise.

The Centre for Public Integrity’s new research paper should concern every Australian taxpayer. Public money must be allocated transparently, fairly and on merit, not according to political advantage. Australians deserve much better accountability for how their money is spent.

Community win!

In Parliament, I’ll be focused on aged care, including a dedicated First Nations Aged Care Commissioner; a safe, properly funded early childhood education sector; and proposed changes to private health insurance rebates for Australians aged 65 and over.

Domestic violence is a national crisis, compounded by a housing crisis and a severe shortage of safe accommodation. Last financial year, Mary’s House had to turn away 176 referrals because there was simply no vacancy. The govt must properly fund frontline services.

Australia must deliver for our regional neighbours at the Pacific Islands Forum. The United Nations has warned that global warming is likely to exceed 1.5°C within the next few years, while stressing that the goal must not be abandoned