Media and Press Statements
‘Modest imposition’: Government stands by $12,000 tax on special needs school
July 13, 2023
Federal independent local member Monique Ryan on Thursday joined in calls to exempt the school, believing the state government must be ignorant of its purpose and value. “It’s the most beautiful little school. This...
Read MoreA NACC THAT IS INDEPENDENT - IN MORE THAN ONE WAY - OPENS ITS DOORS
July 01, 2023
Today is a historic day for Australian democracy. We now have an integrity body that will hold our Government and our politicians to account.
Read MoreWho Are Our Ministers Meeting With? We Deserve To Know
June 22, 2023
The public deserves to know who our Ministers are meeting with.The news today that former Cabinet Minister Stuart Robert met consulting firm Accenture to discuss a $111 million federal project, triggering probity concerns, shows...
Read More‘Shameful’: Parliament’s treatment of sexual assault and harassment slammed
June 20, 2023
Independent MP Monique Ryan says last week’s chaotic week in parliament had been distressing for many.
Read MoreDisability, Drag and Canberra Culture
June 19, 2023
This week on Q+A… a grubby week in politics as parliament’s toxic environment is again in the spotlight. Amid fresh abuse claims, a party room banishment and relentless questions in the senate about transparency...
Read MoreParliamentary Friends of Electric Vehicle to boost EV adoption
June 15, 2023
Over 30 Federal MPs across Australia have formed the first Parliamentary Friends of Electric Vehicle and Future Transport group. The group was officially launched by Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen in Canberra, where a variety of...
Read MoreCampaign kicks off to lower Australian compulsory voting age to 16
June 13, 2023
Young people aged 16 and 17 have the same cognitive ability as older Australians and should have the same right to vote, according to a group of federal MPs.The politicians stood alongside young people...
Read MoreIt's their future. Young people should have a say in it.
June 13, 2023
17-year-olds can drive, pay taxes, and join the military. They should be able to vote. Today I'm proud to join a group of brilliant young people as they launch the MakeIt16 campaign, which will...
Read MorePaediatricians sign joint letter urging NT government to withdraw Beetaloo Basin fracking support
June 07, 2023
Dozens of paediatricians are pleading for the Northern Territory government to withdraw support for a full-scale fracking industry, citing direct and indirect health risks.The 45 medical specialists — supported by federal independent MP Monique Ryan — outlined...
Read MoreWith 'Medirorts', The Morrison Government Was Trying To Save Itself When It Should Have Been Saving Lives
June 07, 2023
The scathing Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report revealing that the Morrison Government ignored Commonwealth grant guidelines, ethics, and possibly even laws regarding hospital funding, should horrify all Australians.
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