Jamie Chaffey delivered his first speech to Parliament, pledging to fight for the Parkes electorate, support regional communities, and address key issues like infrastructure, energy, and farming.
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Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion
Independent inquiry must examine concerns with US beef import rules
Calls are growing for an independent review into US beef imports, with industry leaders raising concerns over biosecurity, testing, and transparency in the Government’s decision-making process.
Posted inTips and Tricks
Your Winter Power Bill Just Hit a Record – Here’s How to Beat the Big Providers and Cut It in 10 Minutes
Sophie Ryan from iSelect has some tips for saving on the heating bill this winter.
Posted inPolitical
Australia says US beef will soon be welcome here again. It’s unlikely we’ll buy much of it
Felicity Deane from QUT says the recent changes to rules around US beef are unlikely to have much impact.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Desperately seeking relevance….
Denise McHugh of Tamworth writes that Barnaby Joyce’s 7.30 appearance on 23 July was embarrassing – all bluster and no substance.
Posted inSolutions
Childcare: When profit is the motivator, we should be worried
Erin Harper and Rachel Wilson argue a coordinated and cohesive approach to system design is needed deal with the issues in childcare.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Barnaby Joyce is Playing Politics with Your Future
Denise McHugh writes that New England deserves better than a politician who puts his own survival above the future of his community.
Posted inSomething to Think About
Being on the right side of now
New England Greens member Elizabeth O’Hara argues that on Jillian Segal, antisemitism, and the Palestinian cause, it’s not a matter of being on the right side of history; it’s a matter of being on the right side of NOW.
Posted inColumns
Chaffey’s Corner: First Column
Jamie Chaffey writes his first column as the Federal Member for Parkes on the eve of parliament’s return.
Posted inColumns
Roy’s Roundup: July 2025
Here’s the latest newsletter from Member for Barwon, Roy Butler.