As we enter 2021, one of my main priorities will be fighting to ensure no one is left behind in our nation’s recovery from this pandemic. That includes continuing my calls for the government to extend crucial financial support until the economy has recovered and business confidence has returned.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Wednesday, 4 November 2020. Our aged-care system has experienced years of neglect and, as a result, vulnerable and frail older Australians have been left behind.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Wednesday, 23 September 2020. Scott Morrison was in the Hunter recently to announce his 20th energy policy. Unfortunately like his previous energy thought bubbles, this latest one is light on substance.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Thursday, 30 July 2020 Young Australians need our support and assistance more than ever during this challenging period. It’s one of the main reasons I have been urging the Morrison Government to develop a comprehensive jobs strategy.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in NEWCASTLE HERALD on SATURDAY, 16 MAY 2020. Newcastle was once Australia's steel city. With good policy to take advantage of our skilled workforce and other endowments, Newcastle can again be the steel city.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in THE NEWCASTLE HERALD on TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2020. It's important that we don't forget about elderly Australians during this time and we do what we can to help them.
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