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Gender equality is on the agenda
I’m incredibly proud to be part of a Labor government with a strong commitment to gender equality.
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Tackling the cost of living in Macnamara
Southbank is a beautiful place to live, and in my many conversations with you, I know that the people of Southbank love this community.
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Macnamara, it’s been a big year
As we approach the festive season, I wanted to reflect on some of the work and achievements we have made this year.
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What comes next now the Matildas have changed the game?
The past month has caused nothing short of an obsession with the Matildas in my household. From Sam Kerr’s goal to Mackenzie Arnold’s wall of steel, like most Australians, it has been pretty much impossible to pull away from the TV.
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Steady leadership through uncertain times
Parliament has just adjourned for its winter recess.
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Renting shouldn’t be a nightmare
Affordable housing needs to be more than a dream.
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New life for arts in Australia
Southbank is the arts capital of Australia.
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Merry Christmas, Macnamara
Being in government is a huge privilege. It is about delivering for the people who gave us the opportunity to serve the community. So, I thought I would wrap the year by providing an update on some of the work that has already happened in our first six months of government.
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Closing the gender gap
We have made huge progress on gender equality in my lifetime – including in politics, where we now have a cabinet that consists of 50 percent women. However, there is still much more that needs to be done.
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Southbank will be a National Arts Hub
In the three years since I was first elected as the federal member for Macnamara, Southbank has continued to be one of the fastest growing and most dynamic parts of our electorate. It is also entrenching itself as Victoria’s arts hub, and this is great news for our area and our state.
Read MoreMoving towards a low carbon economy and cleaner, cheaper energy
When someone writes to me, sincerely and thoughtfully, it is so, so powerful. I hear from many wonderful people in Macnamara, but one handwritten letter really made an impact.
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Stand together against Jihadist terror
Can you be concerned for Australia’s environment and also concerned for the safety of Australians?
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Liberals and Nationals ship sheep
During the last parliamentary session, the Liberals narrowly defeated legislation that would have phased out live exports of sheep.
Read MoreMichael Danby announces retirement from Federal Parliament after 20 years
After 20 years as the Member for Melbourne Ports, it is time for the next chapter in my life.
Read MoreStop live exports
The live export trade of sheep from Australia is cruel. It is unsustainable.
Read MoreA personally fulfilling outcome
Melbourne Ports is an electorate that has a large number of residents who relocate between elections.
Read MoreThe housing unaffordability crisis
It’s hard to determine exactly when the “Great Australian Dream” of owning a home became so hard to achieve
Read MoreOnce again the Formula 1 Grand Prix season is almost upon us
Having now been held in Albert Park since 1996, and with the level of opposition to the event from plenty of people in the community, I’m surprised we’re still debating its merit.
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Marriage equality passes Parliament
Thursday, December 7 was an historic day, a day where freedoms that were available to heterosexual adults were made available to all Australian adults.
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Moving towards a low carbon economy and cleaner, cheaper energy
The housing unaffordability crisis
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