Media & Press Statements
Government Must Urgently Wind Back Regulation Slowing GP Bulk-Billing
October 10, 2023
Dr Monique Ryan is urgently calling on the Federal Government to wind back a poorly thought-through regulation that is already slowing GPs’ bulk-billing rates and preventing the most vulnerable in the country from seeking cheap healthcare....
Read MoreThe $50m idea that could save renters up to $1594 a year on energy bills
October 05, 2023
A $50 million tax concession for landlords would turbocharge the move to electrical appliances in the nation’s rental properties, saving tenants up to $1594 a year, under a proposal by independent crossbenchers. The group...
Read MoreAustralian Lawmakers To Biden: Release ASSANGE NOW
September 22, 2023
Krystal and Saagar are joined by Barnaby Joyce and Monique Ryan from the Australian parliament to discuss efforts to free Julian Assange.
Read MoreCOVID Inquiry Must Not Be Weak Or Whitewashed
September 21, 2023
The Federal Government’s COVID Inquiry is the best chance we will have to learn the really big lessons from the pandemic. That inquiry must investigate all aspects of our national and state pandemic responses...
Read MoreCross-party politicians push for Assange’s freedom
September 21, 2023
A group of Australian MPs from across the political spectrum have travelled to Washington to lobby for the release of Julian Assange. Former Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce has joined Liberal, Labor and Greens MPs...
Read MoreQantas should compensate passengers for delayed and cancelled flights
September 16, 2023
When a flight is delayed by more than three hours in a European Union country, each passenger receives €250 ($415) on top of a full refund. When a Canadian flight is delayed, each passenger...
Read MoreGoing to the mountain for Assange
September 13, 2023
Later this month I’ll travel to Washington, as part of a Parliamentary delegation, to advocate on behalf of Julian Assange. The Parliamentary delegation includes representatives from across the political colour spectrum – Forest Green...
Read MoreShould you be compensated if your flight is cancelled? Here’s what happens in the UK and Europe
September 11, 2023
Australian air travellers have suffered from a huge number of domestic flight cancellations in recent years, and the consumer watchdog is taking Qantas to court, alleging the company sold tickets for flights that were never going to...
Read MoreMonique Ryan asks when airlines will be held to account for 'ripping off' customers
September 11, 2023
The independent MP for Kooyong Monique Ryan says Australia is lagging behind when it comes to compensation and protections for air travellers and asks when 'Australia will hold its airlines to account'. 'We're a...
Read MoreStronger Consumer Protections For Travellers A Must Following Qantas Allegations
September 11, 2023
Dr Monique Ryan is calling for new laws requiring airlines to compensate travellers for delays and cancellations, following a torrid week for Qantas that saw the ACCC allege the airline engaged in false, misleading...
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