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June 26, 2026
Interview with Sean Murphy, ABC Upper Hunter NSW - Transcript - Friday 26 June 2026

TOPICS: Australia Post secret plans for Licensed Post Offices, statutory obligations, Senate inquiry, possible LPO conversions to Community Postal Agencies, older Australians’ mail and banking habits, Communications Minister accountability

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June 25, 2026
Labor must provide certainty on the future of Community Aged Care - Joint Media Release with Senator Anne Ruston

"Older Australians should not lose access to essential services because the Government is pursuing reforms without a clear plan for how they will work on the ground."

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June 25, 2026
Australia Post boss to face Senate grilling over secret plans for post office closures- Joint Media Release with Shadow Minister Senator Sarah Henderson

“In contrast to the Albanese government, the Coalition is determined to fight tooth and nail for the vital services that regional communities so deserve.”

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June 24, 2026
Interview with Jaimee Rogers on Kenny program, Sky News - Transcript - Wednesday 24 June 2026

TOPICS: Labor breaking promise not to do deals with the Greens, broken taxation promises, Help to Buy housing scheme, Snowy Hydro 2.0, CFMEU, paid prac for students

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June 24, 2026
Labor-Greens super deal attacks retirement choice - Media Release

“When Labor climbs into bed with the Greens, Australians lose choices, lose opportunities and lose control over their futures. Deep down, Labor wanted to attack self-managed super fund members and have used the Greens as cover for their aims."

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June 23, 2026
Interview with Narelle Graham, ABC Regional South Australia - Transcript - Wednesday 23 June 2026

TOPICS: Pets on Virgin Airlines flights, future of Local Post Offices, Australia Post plans, regional banking, Communications Minister’s responsibility, Labor government transparency, Senate inquiry motion, APVMA decision on paraquat and diquat,

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June 23, 2026
Common sense prevails on farmer herbicide use - Media Release

“The continued, restricted use of paraquat and diquat is a win for common sense,” Dr Webster said. Dr Webster moved a motion in the House of Representatives in November that the Albanese Labor Government respect farmers, not sensationalism

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June 22, 2026
Anika Wells must come clean on secret plan for mass post office closures: Coalition to pursue Senate inquiry - Joint Media Release with Shadow Minister Senator Sarah Henderson

“Across regional Australia, the local post office is the lifeblood of the community. This secret plan is a callous attack on people living in regional, rural and remote Australia.”

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June 22, 2026
Interview with Matt Stephens, ABC Riverland Breakfast - Transcript - Monday 22 June 2026

One of the key points of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has been recovering water for the environment and environmental works. 450 gigalitres has always been the target and has always been a point of contention.

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