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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

2 years

I am honoured to have been elected deputy chair of the joint select committee which will inquire into the National Anti-Corruption Commission legislation.

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If every member of the House had been present today, we would be debating a federal integrity commission right now. We had the majority. The government only won on a technicality in the standing orders that is undemocratic during the pandemic.

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The Prime Minister just shut down the House of Representatives to ram through a Bill weakening our environmental laws with no debate. This contempt for our democracy beggars belief. This was a deplorable move by the Government and I condemn them wholly for it.

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I am disappointed that the Liberal Party has decided to oppose the Voice. The Voice was developed after 10 years of consultation with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. It has not come from nor is it about politicians in Canberra.

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2 years

I am moving to suspend standing orders in the House to get my bill to create the Australian Federal Integrity Commission. We have waited too long for an integrity commission.

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3 years

Let’s be clear what’s going on here: 1. The PM hasn’t exercised leadership. And he hasn’t enforced Ministerial Standards. He’s just letting Mr Porter resign from Cabinet because the conflict of interest ‘optics’ are bad. Democracy shouldn’t be ‘optics’👇

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2 years

I've met with Mark Dreyfus to talk about the need for an integrity commission many times - but this was the first time in the ministerial wing! Mr Dreyfus is the third Attorney General with whom I have met to discuss the progress of a federal integrity commission. #auspol

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2 years

Nothing @ScottMorrisonMP has just said about a Federal Integrity Commision is true. Most importantly the bit about the Govt having a bill. After 3 years of promisest the PM has NOT introduced a bill to the parliament

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1 year

The National Anti Corruption Commission has passed the House of Representatives. What a historic moment for everyone who has worked to bring integrity to Australian politics. #auspol

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2 years

The House just adopted my amendments to insert regional Australia into the heart of Australia's new climate policy framework. As a result of this change, the regions stand to reap enormous economic and social benefits from clean energy and new industries.

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2 years

Senator Payne is wrong on two fronts. First, the Government’s Integrity Bill is not fully funded; it has $0 allocated to it in the Budget. Second, it does not have the powers of a Royal Commission. My Bill does. And I will never stop fighting for integrity. #auspol #indivotes

Insiders ABC

@InsidersABC

2 years

"Prejudging a person's reputation before they have the opportunity to even make their own case..." @MarisePayne on what she believes to be issues with integrity commission models on the state level #Insiders #auspol

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3 years

Today the Gov blocked an inquiry into Mr Porter's secret $1m trust fund donations. Even the Gov's own Speaker said there are Qs to be answered. This Gov's commitment to secrecy is beyond reproach. We need an ICAC now.

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3 years

This week the National Party had the chance to secure thousands of good local jobs in renewable energy for the regions. Instead, they've struck a secret deal with the Liberals to secure one job: an extra Nationals seat in Cabinet. Regional Australia deserves so much better.

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2 years

Just now, I tabled the Cheaper Home Battery Bill 2022 in the Parliament. This is a Bill that will lower power bills, boost energy security in the regions, and drive a faster and smoother transition to renewables. Here are the details ⬇️

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2 years

The introduction of the National Anti-Corruption Commission today has been 10 years in the making. It wouldn't have happened without the work of the cross bench and we will keep working to make sure this Commission is the best it can be.

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3 years

The Government refuses to shut down the dangerous misinformation being spread about COVID-19 by their own MPs. And yet right now, they are shutting down parliament to prevent us from even debating this issue. In a pandemic, this is irresponsible and undermines public health.

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3 years

The Black Summer fires burned almost 1000 square kilometres of prime agricultural land in my electorate. 300 farming families were affected. In his entire interview this morning, @Barnaby_Joyce not once mentioned the impact that climate change is already having on Aussie farmers.

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Testing sites, path labs not resourced for omicron. No RATs.Surge workforce a fantasy. @ScottMorrisonMP leaves us to ‘cope’ when he has $16B budget line ‘projects approved, not announced’? If this is not a giant LNP re-election piggy bank then come clean & announce your projects

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3 years

I am about to speak in the Parliament about the threat to public health that Craig Kelly is causing. The Prime Minister calls COVID-19 our “Team Australia moment”. It’s time for him as captain to step up and publicly refute the misinformation being spread by his own MPs.

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2 years

It's three years since the Prime Minister announced the government would implement a federal integrity commission 'next year'. Yet Australians are still waiting for a watchdog to clean up federal politics.

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Helen Haines MP

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2 years

This morning I was officially declared the re-elected Independent Federal Member for Indi by the Australian Electoral Commission. It is an honour to continue to serve you, to represent everyone across the beautiful electorate of Indi in our Federal Parliament.

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3 years

Regional Australians have every right to feel completely let down by the Coalition Government today. My thoughts⬇️

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3 years

Before the last election @ScottMorrisonMP promised us an integrity commission. I don’t want to head into the next election without one, and neither do the Australian people. I stand beside these 59 signatories today to tell the PM time’s up. Integrity can’t wait any longer.

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Helen Haines MP

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2 years

I am running for re-election to represent the people of Indi for another three years. Being the Federal Independent Member for Indi has been the biggest honour of my life. And though we have achieved so much already, my work is not done.

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Helen Haines MP

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1 year

I am proud to be elected as deputy chair of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Anti Corruption Commission. We have an important role to ensure the independence of the NACC and I'm excited to get started. #auspol

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

The Nationals have been in Government for 8 years & are still today conceding they haven't come up with a plan to support the regions to seize the clean energy opportunities before us. What's the point of being in Government if you aren't willing to show leadership & do the work.

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2 years

Congratulations @zdaniel and to your stunning team. Welcome to the XBench! #auspol

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@helenhainesindi

2 years

The Government has confirmed what we have known for a long time – integrity is not a priority. A federal integrity commission is a broken promise to Australians. My Bill is ready, and the majority of MPs who do value integrity are ready to vote on it.

No time for federal ICAC: Cash

Laws on religious freedom and online trolls will be the Attorney-General’s top priorities in the final days of parliament.

www.afr.com

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Helen Haines MP

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2 years

. @Senator_Patrick is seeking to suspend standing orders in the Senate to debate my bill for an Australian Federal Integrity Commission. We have been waiting too long for integrity in politics. We can’t wait any more and I hope every senator with integrity supports this.

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3 years

Everyone makes mistakes. Strong leaders own them. The Prime Minister should show the humility of a true leader, and apologise to Christine Holgate.

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2 years

This letter is signed by some of our nation's finest legal minds. I worked with many of these judges to design the integrity commission model I've fought for. I'll never stop fighting until we get an anti-corruption body, no matter who forms government.

More than 30 retired judges call for ‘urgently needed’ federal Icac

Eminent jurists say ahead of election that watchdog crucial to halt ‘serious erosion’ of democratic principles and restore trust in politics

www.theguardian.com

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@helenhainesindi

3 years

The integrity of public office must always come first. Strong ICACs that work in the public interest make sure of that. We have nothing of the sort at the federal level. It's time that changed.

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3 years

Last week the Prime Minister refused to answer questions about the Gaetjens inquiry, saying Secretary Gaetjens would answer them in Senate Estimates today. Yet he knew full well that the inquiry had been paused and Mr Gaetjens would refuse to answer those same questions. Why.

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2 years

The Member for Bass @BridgetArcherMP is a true hero. She voted with the courage of her conviction to debate a federal integrity commission. More MPs should be like her.

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1 year

This year we have the opportunity to make history. I will proudly be voting YES for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament and I hope you will join me. #yes23

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

Today we had a bill. A #federalICAC bill. From the Senate. In the House. But did the coalition allow debate? No go. When will it bring its own bill? As long as I’m in #Auspol for Indi, I’ll keep asking.

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Helen Haines MP

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3 months

More than 80% of Australians believe pork barrelling is corruption. They know they're getting ripped off, they know it lacks integrity and they're sick of it. That's why today, I'm introducing my End Pork Barrelling Bill.

Pork-barrelling is happening in the Dunkley by-election: Helen Haines

Labor is being challenged to end the pork in Australian politics.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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Helen Haines MP

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1 year

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has passed the Parliament. What a huge win in the fight to improve standards and restore trust in politics. This is the result of years of work and I am so proud it is finally a reality. #auspol

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Helen Haines MP

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2 years

Joint statement from members of the crossbench: we are united in a will for a better standard of politics, and an integrity watchdog that will be respected by the public and improve trust in our democracy, just as our communities are.

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

If gas had chosen itself there would be no need for the Government to come in and build it. In reality, there’s only one type of energy technology lowering power bills and creating jobs in my regional electorate: renewables.

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4 years

Under President Biden, the US will again be a world leader in climate action. If Australia doesn’t get on board, we risk getting left behind. That’s why I’m proud to second the Climate Act with @zalisteggall tomorrow. This is about building the future we want for regional Aus.

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2 years

It was an absolute pleasure to host @Mon4Kooyong and @ChaneyforCurtin at my electorate office in Wangaratta today. I was fortunate when I started to get lots of advice from @Indigocathy and I am so pleased to be able to pay it forward to this next generation of Independent MPs.

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

For years, Australians have called for a robust Federal Integrity Commission. But through political deadlock and endless scandals, we're still waiting. We have waited long enough. Next week, I'm introducing my own Bill. It's time to #BringOnDebate and make it happen.

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

Last night on #QandA we spent most of the show arguing about politicians' bad behaviour. At a time when so many issues need attention, this was a miss. Every minute politicians talk about themselves is a minute not spent on our real jobs: making people's lives better. 👇

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

The Nationals have said that there are no jobs in renewables. But there are thousands of good jobs in renewable energy right now. We could grow hundreds of thousands more if we were smart enough to capture the endless, low-cost renewable energy that shines on us every day.

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

Today I called on the government to create a national integrity commission. It shut me down. Gagged. But I won't give up. We need #federalICAC now. #BeechworthPrinciples

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

I meet with manufacturers in my electorate all the time. Food processing, timber, distilleries, defence - all sorts of industries. None of them speak to me about a gas-fired recovery. They want cheaper, cleaner power through renewables. #4Corners

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Helen Haines MP

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2 years

We deserve so much better than being strung along for 3 years. It's clear we'll never see a robust federal integrity commission from this Gov. I've got a bill with teeth and majority support in the House, and I'll keep pushing every day until it's done.

Michaelia Cash confirms no action on national integrity commission before election

Attorney general also tells hearing no changes have been made to the Coalition’s proposed model, despite two years of consultation

www.theguardian.com

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

I just met with the Attorney-General to ask him to #BringOnDebate on my Integrity Commission Bill. Australians won't let up on this until we have a robust Integrity Commission. And neither will I. Over to you @cporterwa .

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Helen Haines MP

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11 months

Tomorrow the National Anti Corruption Commission will finally open its doors. It is an important day in Australia’s political history and we will feel its impact for years to come. #auspol

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

The Government could have legislated an Integrity Commission 10 months ago, before the pandemic. Instead they’ve given us scandal after scandal, taxpayers money being abused, and voters being taken for mugs. In 2 days, I introduce my own Bill. Let’s get it done. #BringOnDebate

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

2 years

Australians want to see their parliament working transparently to improve integrity in Federal Government. Cosy deals between the major parties will never win the trust of the nation.

David Pocock

@DavidPocock

2 years

The major parties teaming up to agree to a watered down integrity commission would be flipping the bird to the strongest message the electorate sent at the election. Australians want more integrity. That's never been more clear.

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

Right now, @ScottMorrisonMP and @sussanley are attempting to silence debate in the House and force through a rushed and massive reform of our environmental laws. After the Government has asked so much of Australians in recent months, this is an affront to democracy.

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Helen Haines MP

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1 year

The House of Representatives is voting on my amendments to the National Anti Corruption Commission Bill. My amendments would make the NACC stronger, removing the 'exceptional circumstances' test for public hearings. #auspol #integrity

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

Right now in Parliament, we're discussing the 12th motion calling for the PM to stand down Andrew Laming from his Parliamentary roles. Rather than waste time meant for making laws, Mr Laming should go gracefully, and the PM should put an end to this sorry chapter.

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2 years

Why does he fail to mention my bill, the only bill for a federal integrity commission that was introduced to the House of Representatives in this term of Parliament?

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@helenhainesindi

9 months

In QT I asked the AG why he won’t intervene on ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle’s case, and when we might see whistleblower law reform, including a Whistleblower Protection Commissioner. Whistleblowers shouldn’t face prosecution for exposing harmful wrongdoing. #auspol #QT

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

2 years

"Mr Morrison broke an election promise to introduce an anti-corruption commission and his pathway to creating one is still as vague as it was in the last parliament." I will never stop fighting for integrity

Scott Morrison effectively ditches his promise to establish a federal anti-corruption commission

Prime minister says if Coalition wins election he would only introduce legislation if Labor agreed in advance to back heavily criticised model

www.theguardian.com

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

A month ago, I met with the Attorney-General to request that on December 3 the House debate my bill for an Integrity Commission. Well tomorrow’s parliamentary program just came out. Looks like it’s one more day of the government refusing even to debate integrity.

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Liberal Member for Bass @BridgetArcherMP and Independent Senator for the ACT @DavidPocock have been recognised as the recipients of this year's @MckinnonPrize for outstanding political leadership. For “rare courage” and “vision”. I couldn’t agree more.

Prestigious leadership prize rewards Bridget Archer and David Pocock for ‘rare courage’ and ‘vision’

Liberal MP and ACT independent senator recognised for standing by principles, engaging with all parties in good faith

www.theguardian.com

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

I sat down with @4corners for tomorrow’s episode to discuss the very serious allegations from Brittany Higgins. If many people in senior positions in the Government knew parts of this story, then we’ve got major questions that must be answered.

Sally Neighbour

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‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Who knew what when about the rape of Brittany Higgins? Monday on #4Corners #auspol

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Helen Haines MP

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2 years

"Morrison’s failure to even try passing his integrity commission legislation is not just a broken promise. It raises serious questions about his understanding of transparency and honesty in government"

Morrison says he has ‘honoured his proposal’ for a federal ICAC. He is wrong

The prime minister committed himself to introducing a proposal to parliament and fighting to have it passed. He has not. It is a broken promise.

www.smh.com.au

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

2 months

We're Independents. Of course we want to end pork barrelling. 👉

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@helenhainesindi

3 years

The PM says he is appalled by the events of recent months. Well he could walk into Parliament today and actually do something about it - pass my Bill for Parliamentary Standards, pass @zalisteggall ’s amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act. He has the ability. He needs the will.

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

This week in Parliament, I put on the notice paper a Bill to establish an Australian Federal Integrity Commission (AFIC). Because Australians need to be able to trust in our democracy again. Now more than ever. #AFICNow

‘Now more than ever’

A national integrity commission can’t wait till the pandemic is over

www.themonthly.com.au

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

4 years

Building a new gas power plant ignores the economics of energy, the science of climate change and the reality of job-creation in regional Australia. This is not what our recovery should look like. This cannot be what our recovery looks like.

Morrison to back construction of new gas-fired power station

The government will open up new gas supplies and back the construction of a gas-fired power station in a mammoth new plan that aims to prevent an energy price spike.

www.smh.com.au

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

The Government has just pushed its cashless welfare card legislation through the House by a single vote. There’s no evidence to suggest it works, and it’s a punitive and discriminatory policy unworthy of the country we aspire to be. I voted no. I hope the Senate does too.

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3 years

Time to march. #EnoughisEnough

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2 years

It is significant that a senior member of this committee comes from outside the major parties and it will contribute to the multi-partisanship that I hope will support the NACC.

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3 years

Mr Dutton is refusing to let remote House crossbenchers cast their votes. The Senate crossbenchers are allowed to. Why not the House? The Gov't has a majority of 0 and needs every vote it can get. Mr Porter could've been referred if Mr Dutton let the crossbench vote.

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Helen Haines MP

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This is not how decisions on govt grants should be made. And it shouldn't take years of FOIs to get transparency on govt spending. My End Pork Barrelling Bill would address this by bringing accountability to spending of public money.

Bridget McKenzie’s office wanted ‘sports rorts’ funding tripled to pay for target and marginal seat...

Exclusive: FoI documents show senator’s office spoke to other members, duty-senators and some crossbenchers to prioritise marginal and target seats

www.theguardian.com

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

In order to allow debate on an Integrity Commission we need 76 votes in the House. Right now we have 74. That means we need at least 2 Coalition MPs to be willing to cross the floor. So if you want to see an Integrity Commission, contact a Coalition MP and ask them #BringOnDebate

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

The government's integrity commission model has been labelled "Australia's weakest watchdog" by @cpi_aus . My Bill, which is ready to go, is among the best. It’s time for the government to get out of the way and for my Bill to be passed. #auspol #integritycantwait

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@helenhainesindi

2 years

Thank you dearest Indi - Independant x 4 parliaments ...And what a night for the nation 🙏

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2 years

Unfortunately I have tested positive to COVID-19 this weekend and I will miss Parliament this week.👇

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This is why I will never give up on integrity. Stamping out corruption and making sure taxpayer money is spent properly is at the core of good governance.

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2 years

Well there you have it. Ink on the page. Zero. The Morrison Government does not want a robust federal integrity commission. Simple as that.

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3 years

First they said net zero would cost too much. Now, the Nationals want to waste $250 billion of public money propping up fossil fuels. Instead of building up the economic future of our regions, they are trashing it.

Miners need lender of last resort: Nats’ net zero demand

The federal government should become a financier for the resources sector via the creation of a $250 billion loan facility, Resources Minister Keith Pitt says.

www.afr.com

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

2 years

I am honoured to accept this award. It recognises the work of so many people to improve integrity in politics. It is work that is never finished, and work I will always fight to do.

Accountability RT

@AccRoundTable

2 years

Helen Haines wins an Alan Missen award for her extraordinary contribution to draft leg on the national anti corruption commission and the need for courage #integrity #auspol

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The Prime Minister is ducking and weaving on his broken promise on a federal integrity commission. He's attempting to place the blame on Labor, and only ever acknowledges his dud model or others.

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Helen Haines MP

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3 years

At midday today I’ll be joined by 8 fellow MPs and Senators, 4 former judges and 3 civil society representatives all united in calling for a robust Federal Integrity Commission. This will be a significant moment. Follow the livestream at the link below:

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Helen Haines MP

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2 years

I’m here with @GriffithSaul to launch the #BatteryFever event in Beechworth. Today, this community is mapping out its plan to hit 100% renewables by 2030. Regional Australia has so much to gain from locally-owned renewable energy. And we are leading the way and getting it done.

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In the past hour the Government passed a piece of legislation that was only introduced this morning, with no warning to the crossbench. We have had no time to consider it, or any briefings.

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4 years

The reaction to my Integrity Commission Bill today has been overwhelming. The Australian people are clearly fed up with the delays and the excuses. It’s time for the Government to listen to the people and #BringOnDebate

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Helen Haines MP

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2 years

I have committed to working constructively with the Government to ensure the anti-corruption commission model that is implemented is the best it can be, and I am glad to be able to continue that work in this role.

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Australians know when they’re getting pork barrelled, they know they are getting ripped off, and they’re sick of it. Rorting grants programs wastes money and destroys public trust in government processes.

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1 year

I will continue to support a Yes vote. The power to vote yes is in the hands of the people, not politicians.

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

4 years

The Senate just passed a motion in support of a robust Integrity Commission with the ability to have public hearings, receive referrals from the public, strong powers, and with one set of rules for everyone. My AFIC Bill has all of these things. And we could debate it tomorrow.

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

I’ll be on @abc730 tonight discussing my bill for an Australian Federal Integrity Commission. The bill is balanced, it’s fair and it offers a consensus model to break our political deadlock. I’m calling on the Government to #BringOnDebate so the parliament can do its job.

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Helen Haines MP

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4 years

Today, I’m tabling the Australian Federal Integrity Commission Bill 2020. The public has waited too long already. Time to #BringOnDebate .

Independent MP to bring bill for federal anti-corruption body as pressure mounts on Coalition

Helen Haines says Scott Morrison’s claim that parliament can’t deal with the issue during a pandemic ‘does not cut the mustard’

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

4 years

It’s crystal clear we need a Federal Integrity Commission. And yet each week the Govt strays further from its promise to create one. So in a few weeks I’ll table my own Bill. I’ve been working on this Bill with MPs from all sides. It’s now time to deliver.

The case for an Australian federal anti-corruption watchdog is more compelling after a troubling...

Politicians are getting bolder with every passing year and it is becoming harder to hold them to account

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

2 years

It is bitterly disappointing the Coalition voted against my amendments. They voted against the jobs and economic opportunities that renewables will bring to the regions. They put politics above their own communities. And they showed why more regional areas are voting Independent.

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

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Leadership requires more than just words. If the Prime Minister wants to show Australian women he has heard the call for change, here are three concrete actions he could take. On these, he really does hold the pen.

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

4 years

Today at 4:30pm, after 16 months of obfuscation, the Government finally - and quietly - released the "Regions at the Ready: Investing in their Future" expert report. I've been working since the day I was elected to get the Coalition to release this report. Here's why👇

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

3 years

I'm glad Labor is joining my push for an integrity commission. My Australian Federal Integrity Commission Bill is ready to go - there's no need to wait for an election. I look forward to Labor backing my Bill in Parliament.

Mark Dreyfus

@MarkDreyfusKCMP

3 years

BREAKING: An Albanese Labor Government will establish a powerful, transparent and independent National Anti-Corruption Commission.

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

3 years

We have wasted so many years with the Coalition fighting itself over climate action. Regional Australia could gain so much from strong and sensible climate action. But instead of seizing that opportunity, the Liberals and Nationals are too busy squabbling.

Climate divide talked down as Bridget McKenzie takes aim at inner-city colleagues

Government MPs play down suggestions of a growing divide within Coalition ranks over setting a target for net zero emissions by 2050.

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

4 years

I’ll be on @theprojecttv tonight talking about my Bill for a Federal Integrity Commission. I’m introducing my Bill tomorrow and am calling on the Government to #BringOnDebate . The public are sick to the teeth of corruption and wrongdoing. It’s time for the Parliament to act.

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

4 years

Like most Australians, I’ve lost patience after watching rolling scandals and nothing coming of it – except diminishing trust in politicians when we most need it. So I'm glad my AFIC Bill has lit a fire under the Government. It's time to #BringOnDebate

Pressure mounts on government to pass federal ICAC plan

A crossbench plan to implement a federal anti-corruption commission has upped pressure on Scott Morrison to act on mounting government rorts.

www.thenewdaily.com.au

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

4 years

Proud to stand alongside my crossbench colleagues today to support the Climate Change Bill. This is about conserving all that we love about the regions - our farming, our alpine villages, our tourism industry. As a proud regional Australian, I am proud to second this bill today.

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Helen Haines MP

@helenhainesindi

3 years

Two-thirds of Australians see corruption as a big problem -and people increasingly think the government is handling it badly. A robust Federal Integrity Commission alone won't fix everything. But without one, we will never restore trust in our politics.

Australians trust government to handle Covid but not corruption, report finds

Report sees independent, well-funded federal integrity commission as key to anti-corruption effort

www.theguardian.com

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