The information challenge and the need for public interest journalism
November 28, 2019
– By Kate Thwaites MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga – I have always been interested in how we get the information that helps us to
Australians need affordable and quality child care
November 27, 2019
I spoke about the need for affordable and quality child care. This Government’s changes to the system have placed additional burdens on already busy parents.
Workers’ rights and wage theft
November 8, 2019
Recently in Parliament I took the opportunity to speak about workers’ rights and wage theft. We heard no concern and no plans from the
Locals are taking action on climate change
November 4, 2019
I recently met with and heard from several Jagajaga residents about their deep concern over the way climate change and the environment are being
Declaration of a Climate Emergency in the Parliament
November 1, 2019
Labor declares a climate emergency in the Parliament.
Congratulations to all recipients of the 2019 Community Sports Awards
November 1, 2019
A huge congratulations to all who received a 2019 Jagajaga Community Sports Award on Tuesday 29th October at Ivanhoe Town Hall. On behalf of our
Deep concern about the Morrison Government’s welfare drug testing proposal
November 1, 2019
I’m lucky that my electorate is home to one of Odyssey House’s residential rehabilitation programs. In Lower Plenty, Odyssey House provides a place where
Heidelberg Historical Society
October 28, 2019
I recently met with the Heidelberg Historical Society, a local community group with a dedicated passion for understanding and preserving the history of
Bundoora Italian Senior Citizens 30th Anniversary
October 2, 2019
I commend the Bundoora Italian Senior Citizens group on their recent 30 year anniversary. It was an honour to join the senior citizens along