Shayne Neumann
@ShayneNeumannMP
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Federal Member for Blair. Authorised by Shayne Neumann, Australian Labor Party, Ipswich.
Joined February 2010
So the Morrison Govt sends out an SOS tender for RATs spending federal $ urgently straight after the PM reckons they are a State responsibility. Pattern: do nothing, ignore problem, shed responsibility, hit by crisis, blame others, big announcement, poor delivery. #COVID19.
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So @ScottMorrisonMP skipped a Darwin bombing commemoration to shoot a promo video with his CLP candidate. And then lied about it saying he was receiving a briefing on Ukraine. What an insult to those killed in the bombing and to all #veterans #auspol.
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Now based on the arguments successfully put by the Morrison Govt in #Djokovich in Court, lets see if any action will be taken against some of its own Senators and MPs for peddling #antivaxx nonsense. #COVID.
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Another day, another contract Peter Dutton needs to explain. This one is worth $82 million. for just 282 days of services. and issued without a competitive tender. Are we simply expected to believe that Dutton doesn’t pay any attention to the contracts his Department signs?.
An $82 million contract was handed to a politically connected PNG company to provide services on Manus for just 282 days
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Let's get this straight:.- ABF ordered to stop patrols to save money on fuel.- Journo asks Dutton.- Dutton says the story is "inaccurate".- But then Dutton "intervenes" a few hours later to resume patrols?. Why did @PeterDutton_MP put our borders at risk?.
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600 jobs lost at #JBS Dinmore!! Scott Morrison refused JBS access to #JobKeeper, preferring its competitors who undercut wages and prices by using labour hire. Shame on you @ScottMorrisonMP for abandoning the #Ipswich region and our workers. #Auspol.#QldPol.
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We just voted to ensure sick and vulnerable people currently on Nauru and Manus Island are able to get the help they need, whilst keeping our stronger border protection arrangements in place. This was never about politics. This was about doing the right, decent and humane thing.
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Today I announced @AustralianLabor $519M plan for #veterans and defence personnel in #Townsville with Herbert candidate John Ring. Only Labor has a plan to restore frontline services in DVA. Only Labor can be trusted to look after veterans and their families. #auspol
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Why did you say you would accept the NZ offer before the Wentworth by-election @ScottMorrisonMP?. Why won’t you take action to end refugees languishing in indefinite detention?.
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The Morrison Govt strategy seems to be define, distract & dissemble its way out of this #Covid_19 health debacle. Can find $16 billion for election funding rorts but not enough funding for RAT testing. Pathetic by a Govt which can’t seem to understand health & economy are linked.
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Peter Dutton and the out-of-touch Morrison Government have no excuses when it comes to refusing the generous offer from NZ to resettle eligible refugees and children from Manus and Nauru. The embattled Home Affairs Minister needs to immediately do his job and accept NZ’s offer.
NEW Zealand can close refugees’ back door to Australia and clear the roadblock on its offer to resettle 150 boat people living on Nauru, the nation’s foreign affairs minister says. Via @SheradynNews
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Labor is deeply concerned by reports on @abc730 in which whistleblowers who have worked as medical professionals in the regional processing centre on Nauru have spoken out about the provision of healthcare to asylum seeker and refugee children.
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This morning, I wrote to @PeterDutton_MP urging him to accept New Zealand's offer to resettle eligible refugees from Manus and Nauru so that they – including children – are resettled as quickly as possible.
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Vale Bill Hayden. One of greatest PMs we never had! We thank him for Medicare, single mother’s pension & greater representation of women in the @AustralianLabor. My first MP & a constituent. A friend & mentor. My deep condolences to Dallas & family #auspol
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If Peter Dutton knows the intended employer of one of these au pairs, Peter Dutton has clearly misled Parliament. This entire situation stinks and it’s time Peter Dutton comes clean immediately.
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The Albanese Labor Government has abolished the use of debt collector companies for Centrelink debts. We will ensure Robodebt never happens again.
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Another lie. This legislation is about listening to the advice of treating doctors because the Liberals and Morrison have failed to act for close to six years. It does not undermine Australia’s strong border security measures.
.@ScottMorrisonMP on the Labor-backed bill to fast track medical evacuations from Manus Island and Nauru: This is not about protecting children. You cannot 'outsource' border protection to 'two doctors on @Skype.'. MORE: #weekendlive
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I was proud to present @tanya_plibersek with a portrait from Rob Butler - a local artist and my step-father.
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Milo Yiannopoulos has no place in Australia and he should not be allowed into the country. Simple as that.
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I have been honoured to serve as Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Ageing, Immigration and Border Protection, Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel. I wish the new Albanese ministry well. I look forward to continuing to serve as the Federal Member for Blair. #auspol
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Prime Minister: I’ve seen plenty of these signs across local pharmacies this week. What are not plentiful are #RATs. Plenty of marketing from you. Poor delivery .… as usual.
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This is over half a billion of taxpayers’ dollars that Peter Dutton and the Liberals called a ‘distraction’ and have tried to sweep under the rug. They now have nowhere to hide.
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Congratulations @ashbarty on your wonderful win at Wimbledon. You are a great ambassador for Australia and tennis. You’ve made #Ipswich and @springfieldQLD proud.
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So for days now (sitting in silence) Fiona Nash has voted on Bills affecting Australia & its people knowing she is a dual national.
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Labor is seriously concerned by reports regarding the health and welfare of children in the Australian-funded regional processing centre on Nauru.
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Morrison Govt: what a hopeless, incompetent, patronising, farcical, shifty, hypocritical, economically irresponsible, inconsistent & inconsiderate govt. They should do the right thing now & cover those left out & left behind by their failed #JobKeeper. #auspoI.
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This is a trainwreck interview full of lies from the Deputy Prime Minister. The Immigration Minister can always stop criminals from coming to Australia and @M_McCormackMP clearly doesn't understand the legislation. This is a desperate Government running shrill scare campaign.
.@ljayes on the medivac bill: It's simply not true that rapists and murders will come here due to this legislation. @M_McCormackMP: There are ways and means to get here. MORE: #FirstEdition
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It is an honour and a privilege to be appointed the Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel. I thank @AlboMP for the opportunity to serve on his frontbench and work with Australia’s service men and women- including at RAAF Base Amberley in my own electorate.
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Today I announced @AustralianLabor will oppose the Morrison Govt’s National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention legislation with @AlboMP and @JulieAnnFinney2 . Veterans and families want a Royal Commission into veteran suicide #auspol #vetsweforget
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The Turnbull Government has sunk to a new low and today's news is even more proof of Peter Dutton’s incompetence #auspol
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Labor is on the side of veterans and families who came to Canberra today to call for a Royal Commission into veteran suicide. @ScottMorrisonMP needs to do the right thing and give these grieving families of veterans the proper investigation they deserve #auspol #VeteransRCNow
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It's probably in the best interests of the nation to have certainty that decisions made by the Minister in charge of Australia’s migration system are legally valid.
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Only an Albanese Labor will deliver the Springfield-Ipswich rail line. A Labor Govt will provide $2 million towards the options and business cases - something the Morrison-Joyce Govt won't do. Thanks to Shadow Treasurer, @JEChalmers for the strong support.
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This is a must watch. There is no difference between Labor and Liberal when it comes to our strong border protection regime.
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Peter Dutton must immediately explain how illegal firearms were waved through Australia’s border on his watch, . Mistakes like this put Australians at risk and taxpayers now have to foot the bill for a reported $1 million buyback scheme.
Australian Border Force authorities have allowed shipments of guns into the country that have since been declared illegal because they look like assault weapons. @MarlinaWhop @PaulaD7news #7News
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After Dutton’s false claims about Operation Sovereign Borders briefings, Labor requested another one. The briefing was scheduled with the Turnbull Government and the Department for this afternoon. They didn't show up.
Last Thursday during Question Time, Peter Dutton made a claim that I had requested my first briefing on Operation Sovereign Borders. This was untrue.
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Why on earth do the Liberals want to allow someone into Australia who has a proven track record of promoting protests, inciting hate speech, and vilifying parts of the community?. It is clear Milo Yiannopoulos has no place in Australia.
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Great to catch up with Ipswich Labor legend and former Opposition Leader Bill Hayden at the Labor Launch in Brisbane today. He has been a wonderful inspiration and role model for me.
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I wrote to @PeterDutton_MP to tell him why Labor opposes the Liberals’ privatisation of Australia’s visa processing system. Labor believes this vital function should remain in public hands to support Australia’s national interest; not the interests of private profit.
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Good. This is exactly what Labor has been calling for. I’m glad the Immigration Minister has taken action.
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Half a million of taxpayers’ dollars. That’s what Peter Dutton’s Department spent on entertainment and office furniture for executives. in a single year. It’s simply unacceptable.
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#Medicare turns 38 years today. Universal healthcare is one of Labor's proudest achievements. It's part of what makes this nation great. I will always fight to protect it.
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A big thanks to @KKeneally for sharing her political insights and addressing so many questions from local Labor branch members and supporters.
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.@PeterDutton_MP cannot and must not continue to choose wilful neglect over taking appropriate action to address concerns about the provision of healthcare to asylum seeker and refugee children in Nauru.
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THREAD: Remember on 12 December 2018 when @PeterDutton_MP talked about reported cuts to the Australian Border Force and said. “There has been no budget cut, there will be no reduced presence on the water, we have been very clear about that.”. Here's the video and everything-
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Why is Scott Morrison stopping the boats that protect Australia’s borders?. The real threat to Australia’s border security is the cuts and chaos of the Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison Government.
The Australian Border Force is planning to pull ships from ocean patrols to save money on fuel! It's raised fears that remote Australian waters will be left unguarded. Are you concerned? #9Today
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Black Lung has been devastating to ex-coal miners across Queensland. Malcolm Roberts and One Nation are a disgrace.
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John Curtin, Australia’s 14 Prime Minister & 7 leader of the ALP, would have celebrated his 137 Birthday today. Prime Minister Curtin’s leadership during the War helped secure a free Australia for future generations. His impact on Australia should be remembered & honoured.
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THREAD- In December last year, @smh broke a story that “operational limitations” were being placed on the @AusBorderForce fleet. “Operational limitations”. AKA they were stopping the boats that patrol and protect Australia’s borders.
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My statement on RSL National President Greg Melick's and Liberal Senator Jim Molan's comments on veteran advocate Julie-Ann Finney.
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Cuts. chaos. and now the Liberals want to privatise our border control. Labor strongly opposes the Liberals’ privatisation of Australia’s visa processing system - a move that would slash 3000 Australian Public Service jobs and put at risk Australia’s border security.
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Labor believes Australia can & should be a leader in helping tackle global humanitarian crises, particularly in two areas of need- the Palestinian Territories as well as Myanmar & Bangladesh. This is why we’ve committed $30 million in new funding for urgent humanitarian relief.
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Great to catch up with @MiltonDickMP to congratulate him on his re-election and talk about our shared vision for the Western Corridor. The @AlboMP Labor Govt will deliver around $20M in commitments for the @springfieldQLD area that covers both our electorates. #auspol
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The mistake was making this man the Immigration Minister. Just appalling!
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Scott Morrison has resorted to spreading baseless lies on border protection to mask his own government’s chaos and, as a result, he is turning into a walking billboard to goad the people smugglers. The Liberals should be ashamed of themselves.
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Turnbull’s attempt to play politics and refuse NZ’s offer, rather than show decisive leadership, is proof of how out of touch he really is
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Too many pharmacies saying they have no #RapidAntigenTests don’t know when they’ll get stock and don’t know where they can be sourced. Too many GP practices cancelling #BoosterJab What is the Morrison Govt doing??? #LetItRip #COVID19.
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The ONLY way to stop the Liberals’ plan to privatise our border control is to elect a Shorten Labor Government.
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Happy 90th b’day @EVERALDATLARGE. A great celebration back where it all began, in the village of Linville. I was proud to toast the convivial agitator, who has become an inspiration & friend to me. May you enjoy many more birthdays & fulfil your plans for the next 10 years.
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I commend @JulieAnnFinney2 for her passionate advocacy for a Royal Commission into the national shame & tragedy of #Veterans suicide after the sad death of her son David. I condemn the offensive & outrageous remarks made by RSL National President Greg Melick concerning her.
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Even after a long day, my local @QLDLabor branch members and #volunteers remain enthusiastic to see a new Government. It’s important you vote for #abetterfuture. Blair cannot afford another three years of LNP neglect. #YourVoteMatters.#AusVotes2022
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"It is the view of the committee the Minister misled Parliament in relation to this matter.”. If Scott Morrison believed in upholding the integrity of Australia’s immigration system - and had any integrity himself - he would show some leadership and stand @PeterDutton_MP down.
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The LNP have said they will vote against our National Reconstruction Fund. The Liberals goaded car manufacturers to leave Australia. Once again, they've shown they’re not on the side of local jobs. Only the Albanese Government wants to rebuild Australian industry. #auspol
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This is a humiliating defeat for the Morrison Government and they have only themselves to blame. They need to start listening to veterans and families who have lost loved ones - they want a Royal Commission into veteran suicide. #auspol
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The other day we found out Peter Dutton waived illegal firearms through the border on his watch. and today it's emerged Dutton's been meeting with pro-gun lobbyists to give them more influence.
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Peter Dutton's ministerial interventions to stop au pairs from being deported seem anything but routine.
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Dutton still claims he didn't know this former colleague. It's just completely normal he received this email at 4.02pm on a day Parliament was sitting, and signed the ministerial intervention to grant an au pair a tourist visa in under 8 hours.
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.@PeterDutton_MP in the House just said- “On 26 March 2018, the Shadow Minister for Immigration asked me a question asserting I had granted a visa for a person to be employed by me and my wife as a nanny.”. Here’s the actual question I asked…
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Feedback in my community is #HomeBuilder will be nothing more than a handout for the asset-rich residents of capital cities, deliver nothing for regional communities & so typical of LNP Govts which invariably find creative ways to subsidise wealth & then lie about doing so.
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Barnaby at the beginning and Dutton at the denouement: what a year 2018 was for this disgraceful, divided and dysfunctional LNP Govt. Invariably obsessed with their own internal interests, never concentrating on the issues which are important to Australians.
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@9NewsMelb I condemn the use of Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance by protesters today. This is a sacred place to commemorate those who have fought and died for us. It should never be used as a place of protest. This is an insult to our ADF personnel and veterans. #auspol.
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Has any Federal Govt had such a messy, internally-absorbed, self- obsessed, chaotic, dysfunctional, shambolic start to a calendar year in which it faces an election? Also re Gilmore, I wonder what Jane Prentice in Ryan is thinking right now? #auspoI.
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If Peter Dutton is too distracted by his leadership ambitions to address his failure to manage Australian-funded regional processing centres or negotiate other third country resettlement options, it’s time for @TurnbullMalcolm to step in and clean up his Minister’s mess.
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"Over the last four and a half years there hasn't been a single successful venture of an illegal boat to Australia" according to @ScottMorrisonMP in #qt. Ummm.
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It's a difficult time for defence personnel and #veterans who served in #Afghanistan and many will be feeling disappointed and heartbroken. The Morrison Govt needs to provide support for current and former ADF members and families who may be struggling at this time. #auspol
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It was big day for first time voter Hayden who told me he voted for me and @AlboMP for a #betterfuture. Thanks to the local and loyal @QLDLabor members staffing the Flinders View prepoll booth at Winston Glades Shopping Centre.
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A “systems error” that overpaid 2000 Dept staff went unnoticed by Dutton for 2 years. now he's threatening debt collectors on his own staff
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Scott Morrison needs to support this motion. He should listen to the Parliament, listen to veterans and families, and give them the Royal Commission they deserve. It’s what the Australian community wants and it’s the right thing to do. #auspol.
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The Albanese Government’s legislation to abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and replace it with a new improved Administrative Review Tribunal has just passed the House. We’re cleaning up the mess left by the former government, who stacked the AAT with Liberal mates.
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Peter Dutton is continuing his attacks on some of the most vulnerable people in Australia and is incapable of explaining the why, who, and when of his cruel cuts to the Status Resolution Support Services program.
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Kicking off #Voice #referendum day with local @Yes23au campaign volunteer Sandi at the QCWA Hall polling booth in rural Lowood today. #VoteYesAustralia
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It is incumbent on the Turnbull Government to do what they can to de-escalate tensions on Manus & work with PNG authorities to ensure safety
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This is a clear and direct result of Peter Dutton lying about Labor’s strong border protection policies. He should be ashamed of himself. Labor’s message is clear- if you try and make it to Australia by boat, you will be turned around and you will never settle in Australia.
Smugglers on alert for softer ALP
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Thrilled to join @AlboMP and @MurrayWatt at @RSLQueensland Pine Rivers District to announce $38.1M for Disaster Relief Australia @teamrubiconaust to deploy more veteran volunteers and expand their activities. @Mick4Petrie @Rebecca4Longman - @alifrance5 #ausol
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The Blair Jobs Summit takes place in the morning, with business, employment, community & services sectors providing issues, ideas & insights to forward to @AlboMP & @JEChalmers' #Jobs & #Skills Summit & to the Employment White Paper #auspol
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Campaigning for #YES with local @QLDLabor branch member Michelle at Springfield Central PrePoll booth, located at Homeco. @yes23au .@ulurustatement .#VoteYES23Australia #Referendum2023 #VoteYes
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This week in Parliament, I spoke on our world-leading legislation that will protect Australians from the harms of vaping. Unlike the LNP who did nothing for nine years, we're taking action to stop the risk that vapes pose to the Australian community, especially young people.
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Morrison and Dutton would be better placed funding our frontline agencies rather than wasting hundreds of millions of dollars on dodgy contracts in PNG and publicity stunts on Christmas Island. This article is a must read-
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Dutton needs to come clean and reveal whether he or his staff members have ever asked DIBP to go slow on FOI decisions or asked for certain information to be withheld
A year long review by Australia's information commissioner found the immigration department is experiencing "systemic" delays in FOI requests - but only for requests from journalists and MPs, which it treats as "significant/sensitive".
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Our tax cuts will be good for Queenslanders and will help workers in my electorate with cost of living pressures.
Queenslanders stand to be among the biggest beneficiaries of Labor's tax cuts. Every Queensland worker will get a tax cut but 87 per cent of Queensland taxpayers will get a bigger tax cut to help with cost of living pressures. More info at.#auspol #ausecon
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The Liberals have been so focussed on themselves that it’s clear they have taken their eyes off protecting Australia’s borders. They should be ashamed of themselves. This boat arrival falls squarely at the feet of PM Scott Morrison.
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However you choose to commemorate #AnzacDay2021, it’s important to show support for our #veterans, #YourADF members and their families, and recognise their outstanding contribution to our nation. We remember them and their loved ones this Anzac Day. #LestWeForget
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