PM will push national cabinet for public holiday if Australia make final – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2023
Former Nationals MP Andrew Gee accuses opposition of using case against voice as fundraiser for the LNP The Member for Calare, who quit the Nationals over referendum, also told Garma festival Coalition had ‘rocks in its head’ and would be seen as ‘reconciliation wreckers’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2023
A forever home ruined by floods and insurance battles A federal parliamentary inquiry will examine insurance companies' handling of claims after historic floods ravaged most states and territories in 2022. AAP · Jul 19, 2023
Huntington's disease support lacking in regions adding to families' 'trauma and isolation' Everyone on Jessica's side of her family has been diagnosed with Huntington's disease. She is watching her mother slowly die, and has the condition herself. ABC News · Jun 4, 2023
Wyangala Dam misses out on federal funding, but millions to be spent on improving flood warning systems A small NSW town was almost wiped off the map in 2022. There's now hope it will get better warnings if disaster strikes again. ABC News · May 9, 2023
The Voice will address centuries of harm, hearing told A parliamentary committee into the Voice referendum is hearing from Indigenous communities in rural New South Wales. The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023
'Our path is your path', voice supporters tell inquiry A parliamentary committee into the voice referendum has heard from Indigenous communities in rural NSW ahead of the national vote later in the year. AAP · Apr 17, 2023
MP visits over Indigenous voice: Nationals David Littleproud says more frequent visits from federal MPs would better help Indigenous communities, rather than a voice to parliament. AAP · Jan 28, 2023
Michael Pascoe: Liberal Party unable to be honest with itself, let alone the nation “If you can’t be honest with yourself, you can’t be honest with anyone.” That little homily is playing out for the federal Liberal Party. The New Daily · Jan 9, 2023
Chester boosts Nationals' voice opposition Two Nationals MPs are taking over new roles in the shadow ministry, with one backing their opposition of an Indigenous voice to parliament. AAP · Jan 3, 2023
Linda Burney reveals draft timing for Indigenous voice to parliament vote Indigenous Australians minister says yes campaign likely to begin in late February with vote held as early as August The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2023
Federal Calare MP Andrew Gee quits National Party over Indigenous Voice to Parliament opposition The federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, is resigning from the National Party effective immediately over its opposition to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. ABC News · Dec 23, 2022
Nationals MP quits to sit as independent Federal Nationals MP Andrew Gee will quit the party to serve as an independent after the junior coalition partner opposed the Indigenous voice to parliament. AAP · Dec 22, 2022
NSW Health apologises for billing Eugowra flood victims for helicopter rescues Local leaders condemn ‘insensitive cruelty’ as residents remain shaken after weather event likened to an inland tsunami The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2022
The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022 Could the Nationals' refusal to support a Voice to Parliament derail the referendum? The Nationals have declared they will support the No case for the Voice referendum. This position has not been endorsed by all the Nationals, with the Western Australian Nationals and federal MP Andrew Gee confirming their support for the Voice.
ABC News · Nov 29, 2022 Split in Nationals over Indigenous Voice to Parliament as Andrew Gee breaks ranks Nationals frontbencher Andrew Gee breaks ranks with his colleagues, arguing it is "absurd" for his party to expect him to change his stance on supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
ABC News · Nov 29, 2022 No public money for 'Yes' or 'No' campaigns in Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, Burney confirms The Albanese government will leave the "yes" and "no" camps to do their own fundraising in the upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, rather than providing an even contribution from taxpayers.
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022 Albanese insists Voice will help 'close the gap', as divisions flare in Nationals As the Indigenous Voice provoked divisions in the Nationals, Anthony Albanese rejected the party’s claim it wouldn’t help “close the gap” for First Nations Australians.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022 Why do the Nationals oppose the Indigenous voice and do their arguments stand up to scrutiny? David Littleproud says the move would add more bureaucracy while Uluru campaigners believe it would mean practical improvements to lives
AAP · Nov 16, 2022 Calls for ADF help after Eugowra 'wipeout' The federal member for Calare, Andrew Gee, says the people of Eugowra are in dire need of help after flash flooding almost wiped out the NSW village.
The New Daily · Aug 11, 2022 Royal commission takes aim at Morrison government over ‘dereliction of duty’ An interim report from a Royal Commission into veterans suicide says the previous government failed its duty to servicemen and women.
ABC News · Jun 22, 2022 Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hears government did nothing about claims processes for three years The former government was told to simplify claims processes for veterans three years ago, but made no decision to adopt the "significant" recommendations, a royal commission hears.
AAP · Jun 21, 2022 Veterans 'failed' by govt, commission told Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.
AAP · Jun 20, 2022 Army: bushfire and flood response ‘not aligned’ with our job Former minister Andrew Gee says there is "quite clearly" a connection between defence and veterans suicide rates and problems with the compensation scheme.
Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2022 From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say We're a broad church here at ACM.