Today on National Tree Day, I’m pleased to invite community groups, organisations and individuals around the country to start their own tree planting projects by applying for grants under Round Two of the 20 Million Trees Programme. The 20 Million Trees Programme is an Australian Government commitment to invest $50 million over four years to…
Bill Shorten and the Labor Party have today confirmed their plans for the world’s highest carbon tax, as a part of the resolutions passed at the ALP Conference. If elected, Labor will re-introduce a carbon tax which will result in a huge electricity tax spike for all Australian households and businesses. No matter if Labor…
Today Bill Shorten committed to force higher electricity and gas prices on Australian families and put jobs at risk. It's back to the future for Labor. It's Julia Gillard's carbon tax all over again. The choice at the next election could not be clearer. A vote for Bill Shorten is a vote for higher electricity…
Is there an environmental or conservation project in your region that would benefit from practical, on-ground support? Are you aged between 17 and 24 and interested in gaining practical training and experience while being paid to work in your local environment? Or do you know someone who might be? If so, find out about the…
Tens of thousands of school children around Australia are today celebrating Schools Tree Day – which together with National Tree Day on Sunday brings communities together in a nationwide event to support and care for our environment. Schools Tree Day raises awareness about care and preservation of our environment and gets children outside connecting with…
Today we see Bill Shorten trying to create a massive distraction from last week’s massive shadow Cabinet leak about his massive secret plan for a massive carbon tax. What we see today is a failed leader desperately trying to divert attention away from his plan to push up power bills. Last week Labor was caught…
Today I officially set off on my 500km walk around the electorate to increase awareness about autism and raise funds for Abacus Learning Centre in Hastings and Amaze (Autism Victoria). We braved the chilly conditions at Arthurs Seat this morning to start the 19 day journey. It was terrific to see so many supporters turn…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH SENATOR JOANNA LINDGREN, SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND Today at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park we joined with more than 100 people, men, women and children of all ages, to commemorate one of the most defining moments for all Australians and a key milestone for Indigenous land rights. On 26 October 1985 the Australian…
All states and territories have joined with the Commonwealth in reaching agreement on several high profile environmental issues. At a meeting of state and territory environment ministers I chaired this week, crucial progress was made towards finalising the National Clean Air Agreement, prioritising the development of a national recovery plan for koalas, and taking action…
The Australian Government has set new major new targets to tackle feral cats, protect and recover threatened mammals, birds and plants, and improve recovery practices under the nation’s first Threatened Species Strategy. I am proud to launch the Strategy today at the Threatened Species Summit in Melbourne. The Threatened Species Strategy sets out the Government’s…
