02 June, 2009
Sophie Mirabella MP, Federal Liberal Member for Indi called for the Government to employ a common sense approach to their new workplace laws in Parliament today.
“A number of local business owners, tourist operators and fruit growers have contacted me, concerned by the effect that the Governm...
02 June, 2009
“Ms Gillard should admit she has made a serious error that is hurting country students” Sophie Mirabella MP, Federal Liberal Member for Indi said in Parliament last night. She was speaking on the impact that the Government’s Youth Allowance changes will have on local students and families.
“I...
28 May, 2009
Sophie Mirabella MP, Federal Member for Indi, spoke in Parliament on Wednesday, 27 May about the effect the Rudd Labor Government’s new remoteness index classification will have on the ability of local towns to attract GPs.
“Under the new system many small towns in Indi will be placed in the same...
21 May, 2009
Sophie Mirabella has welcomed the Senate Inquiry on Youth Allowance changes as it has created enormous concern from worried parents and students.
“Julia Gillard’s suggestion that this is a scare campaign just demonstrates how out of touch she is with the needs of her portfolio” Ms Mirabella ...
06 May, 2009
Sophie Mirabella MP, Federal Member for Indi, has today criticised the Rudd Government for what she says is ‘Kevin Rudd abandoning his pre-election promise to fix the nations public hospitals by 2009’.
The is classic Labor, say and do anything to get elected and not follow through on the commitment...
23 April, 2009
ANZAC Day, 25th April, marks an important day in the nation’s history and is an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice, bravery and spirit of those who lost their lives, Federal Member for Indi, Sophie Mirabella MP said today.
Those who served and returned and those currently serving in conflict a...
22 April, 2009
Mr Rudd’s promise to provide preschool for all Australian 4 year olds now officially lies in tatters on the ground, , Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Women and Youth Sophie Mirabella said today.Labor’s Plan for Early Childhood promised that.“Federal Labor will ensure that a...
21 April, 2009
The Rudd Government has now spent a month hiding Time For Action, the Report of the National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children to avoid public debate, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Women and Youth Sophie Mirabella said today.“This is a disgrace. The Go...
17 April, 2009
Federal Liberal Member for Indi, Sophie Mirabella MP says she is concerned about a change in Government policy last September that has resulted in a significant increase in dangerous, illegal boats trying to come to Australia’s shores.”“Between 2002 and 2005 only 1 boat arrived in Australia. Now, si...
17 April, 2009
The Rudd Government has spent 7 weeks hiding the Productivity Commission’s final report on Paid Parental leave to avoid public debate, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Women and Youth Sophie Mirabella said today.“This is a disgrace. The Government received the Report in Febr...