PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Police Week

I move: That this House: (1) recognises that 17 September 2022 is the start of National Police Week, which culminates with National Police Remembrance Day on 29 September 2022; (2) acknowledges the crucial, and often challenging and dangerous, work that the men and women of our state and federal police do on a daily basis;…

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Labor’s 18000 YES Signals to People Smugglers

Shadow Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews – Media Release – 6 September Labor is rushing to unravel Operation Sovereign Borders to risk more deaths at sea – just as we saw during the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd days – and signal Australia is open for business to people smugglers. Today, the Albanese Government confirmed that – as soon…

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STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS – National Child Protection Week

Yesterday marked the start of National Child Protection Week. The overarching message for the week is that every child in every community needs a fair go. As a society, we need to keep looking at what children and families need to thrive, and we need to ensure we’re working diligently to catch criminals who prey…

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Volunteer Grants Applications Now Open for 2022-23

Karen is pleased to once again invite our hard working local community groups to apply for a Volunteer Grant. Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available – to buy small equipment for volunteers, for reimbursing volunteer fuel, transport or training costs, or to support promotional activities. Up to $66,225 is available in McPherson as part…

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