Government spending under Labor reached $786.6 billion last FY. This year it will hit $829.6 billion. In 2021-22, when pandemic-era support measures were still in place, total federal spending was $616.3 billion. This massive spending growth is a direct driver of inflation.

Of the 43 advanced economies around the world, only Iceland has higher interest rates than Australia. Peristent inflation, fuelled by excessive government spending, is keeping borrowing costs high — and Australian households and small businesses are paying the price. And rates are only likely to rise further.

I wish he would not treat the public as fools.

There was an infamous meeting in Munich in 1938, where the fate of Czechoslovakia was discussed and settled in its absence. History has not been kind to this meeting.

Terribly saddened and shocked to learn of the serious injury of Helen Haines MP in an incident outside her electorate office. Helen and her family are in my thoughts and I hope for her full recovery.

What a way to treat a friendly country that has been the victim of unprovoked aggression and invasion from its neighbour Russia and is now fighting for its survival — by threatening them.

Australia take note 👇🏽 We have already seen Iran’s IRGC direct terrorist attacks on Australian soil. We should be seeking information from UK authorities to inform our own security posture and protect Australia.

News that the Royal Commission will hold additional hearings demands further explanation, especially as we are less than 10 weeks out from the final report. Has new evidence come to light? Has the evidence gathered to date been found to be inadequate to address the terms of reference? The Royal Commission is the main vehicle for examining the causes and identifying failures behind the worst terrorist attack in Australia’s history. Public confidence in its proceedings and findings is critical.

The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, especially those on civilian infrastructure such as Riyadh airport, were reprehensible and reckless. Innocent civilians were killed in these strikes and they must be condemned.

Statement on third anniversary of 7 October Hamas terrorist attack 👇🏽

Bruce Baird AM lead a full life characterised by accomplishment, integrity, decency and warmth. He was such great company and always a source of encouragement. I know his loving family will miss him greatly.

Labor’s economic scorecard: ❌ Taxes — 20yr high ❌ Spending — 40yr high ❌ Inflation — 4yrs > target ❌ Interest rates — 16 rises ⬆️ ❌ Real wages — ⬇️ past year ❌ Productivity — ⬇️ past year ❌ Debt — $1 trillion + growing ❌ Real GDP per capita — lower than 2022