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Labor produced a clumsy and deeply flawed package of legislation that collapsed under scrutiny, divided the parliament, and risked encroaching on fundamental freedoms.
As a result of Liberal Party action, the legislation has been narrowed, strengthened and properly focused on keeping Australians safe.
Jan 20
When Australians demanded action, the Prime Minister delivered a clumsy and deeply flawed piece of legislation.
The Liberal Party is stepping up to do the hard work he would not, fixing the failures and putting the focus where it belongs on keeping Australians safe from antisemitism and violent Islamist extremism.
Jan 20
Today the Liberal Party vetoed Labor’s attempt to criminalise free speech and brought in greater powers to deport Islamist extremists.
We succeeded in narrowing the scope of Labor’s broken bill to deal with what it should’ve done from the start – tackling antisemitism and radical Islamist extremism.
The Liberal Party will always act to keep Australians safe, defend freedoms and put the national interest first.
Jan 20
Labor can’t manage money. That’s why they always come after yours. 💸
Jan 20
Labor’s economic mismanagement is world class.
Jan 19
Thank you to the members of our Jewish community, and to the families affected by the Bondi terrorist attack, who met with me at Parliament today.
On a day when the House paused to hear condolence speeches and honour those who were lost, it was important to listen quietly and respectfully to those still living with the consequences of that violence. I was also heartened to see the continued recovery of a victim I visited in hospital in the days after the attack.
As I said in Parliament this morning, Australians deserve strong, serious leadership in confronting antisemitism. This week, I will continue working for the protections needed to keep Australians safe from violent Islamist extremism and antisemitic acts.
Jan 19
We cannot defeat evil if we are afraid to name it.
That is my message to Parliament as we work to protect Australians from vile antisemitism and the threat of radical Islamist extremism.
Hate does not defeat itself. Extremism does not fade on its own.
Enough is enough.
Jan 19
Today I met with families whose lives were shattered by the Bondi terrorist attack, and with leaders from Australia’s Jewish community. I listened to their stories, their grief, their fears, and their hopes for change.
In a week when Parliament has paused to offer condolences, it is important that those words are matched with care, respect and genuine attention. These voices matter, and for too long many have felt unheard.
Parliament has a shared responsibility to keep Australians safe. That responsibility begins with listening, with empathy, and with a quiet determination to act in the national interest.
Jan 19
For more than 40 years, Lauren Jackson Sports Centre has been at the heart of sport in Southern NSW.
Great to join basketball legend Lauren Jackson, Albury MP Justin Clancy and Mayor Kevin Mack to officially open the $15.2 million Stage 1 redevelopment.
The upgrade was made possible through the Albury Wodonga Regional Deal, delivered by the Federal and NSW Coalition Governments in 2022, backing regional sport and community infrastructure.
With new courts, accessible change rooms, expanded show-court seating and modern facilities, it was fitting to mark the occasion during the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup.
A strong outcome for Albury, the Border region, and the future of regional sport.
Jan 17
From industry and aged care to regional development and community traditions, it was a full day right across the electorate of Grey.
The Eyre Peninsula is powered by people who work hard, look after one another, and take pride in their communities. From primary industries and local businesses to carers and volunteers, these sectors are the backbone of the region and deserve strong, practical representation.
Throughout the day we met with Regional Development Australia, leaders from the seafood industry, spent time with aged care providers, caught up with local residents, and joined the community at the marina for the Blessing of the Fleet, officially opening Tunarama 2026. At every stop, it was clear how strong @tomvenninggrey’s connection is to Grey and how deeply he understands the priorities of the people he represents.
Strong communities are built by showing up, listening, and backing the people who make them work.
Jan 16
Good to catch up with @ashton_hurn and looking forward to working with her and her @saliberals team as she offers South Australians a clear choice in 2026: lower costs, a health system that works for patients and staff and safer suburbs with stronger communities.
Jan 16
When Labor’s own MPs are calling it a mess, that says it all.
Jan 16
Labor’s legislation is unravelling. When Labor’s own MPs privately describe it as a “sh**show”, and today’s front pages label it a shambles, Australians can see that this is a bill not fit for purpose.
The Coalition has serious concerns about Labor’s clumsy attempt to deal with antisemitism and extremism. As drafted, it fails the most basic test of all. It does not clearly eradicate antisemitism, nor does it seriously confront radical Islamic extremism. Across more than 500 pages, the term “radical Islam” is not mentioned once. If the Prime Minister cannot bring himself to name the problem, he cannot be expected to solve it.
Parliament can and should be able to criminalise antisemitic extremist hate preaching while upholding free speech. But when the government cannot explain how its own laws would operate, Parliament cannot support them and the community cannot have confidence in them.
The Coalition will continue to scrutinise this legislation and engage constructively. On the evidence so far, however, it raises more questions than answers and appears fundamentally unsalvageable.
Jan 16
Visiting the @adelaideholocaustmuseum is a confronting reminder of why history must never be forgotten.
The Holocaust shows us where unchecked hatred and dehumanisation can lead. Those lessons feel painfully relevant today. The antisemitic terror attack at Bondi, and the surge in antisemitism since October 7, have shaken Jewish communities across Australia and left many feeling unsafe in their own country.
Understanding the past helps us recognise these dangers in the present. It reinforces why antisemitism must always be confronted early, clearly and without hesitation.
Education is central to that task. Not only to remember the atrocities of history, but to ensure future generations understand where hatred leads and why it has no place in Australia.
The stories preserved here speak of unimaginable loss, but also of resilience, survival and the enduring strength of the Jewish people. They must be remembered, and their lessons acted upon.
Jan 15
The Coalition has serious concerns about Labor’s clumsy effort to stamp out antisemitism.
As drafted, it fails two basic tests: does it eradicate antisemitism, and does it crack down on radical Islamic extremism? Right now, it fails both. There are more than 500 pages and the term “radical Islam” is not mentioned once. If the Prime Minister cannot name the problem, he cannot tackle it.
In the parliamentary inquiry, the Attorney General’s Department could not explain whether phrases like “globalise the intifada” or “from the river to the sea” would be captured by the law, nor whether an extremist fatwa would be treated as a religious text.
The Parliament can and should criminalise antisemitic extremist hate preaching without impinging on free speech. But if the government cannot explain how its own legislation will work, the Parliament cannot be expected to vote for it, and the community will have no confidence in it.
The Coalition will continue to scrutinise this proposal closely and engage constructively with the inquiry. But from what we have seen so far, it raises more questions than answers and appears unsalvageable.
Jan 15
Spending time with the Jewish community at St Kilda Shule was a powerful reminder of both their warmth and their strength.
This community has endured far too much. After years of rising antisemitism, the horror of the Bondi attack has left many Jewish Australians feeling unsafe in the ordinary rhythms of life, whether attending shule, sending their children to school, or practising their faith openly and without fear.
Yet what stands out is resilience and pride, and a quiet determination not to be intimidated or pushed into the shadows.
The Coalition stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community and will continue to press for real and lasting action so Jewish Australians can live freely, safely and proudly in the country they have helped build.
Jan 15
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