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Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 - Second Reading

Where the Australian Communications and Media Authority, ACMA, should be safeguarding the free speech of Australians, instead they will be requiring digital platforms to control our public discourse. In essence ACMA becomes the ministry of truth

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Nationals MPs, Grain Producers Australia urge common sense on Paraquat and Diquat ruling

The Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster MP moved a motion in Parliament yesterday urging the independent regulator to apply the science on herbicide dosages and not reward sensationalism broadcast on the ABC.

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Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) Bill 2024 - Second Reading Speech

There has been a significant increase in Mallee small business constituents coming to me, wanting me to help them to navigate the visa system. Some have been priced out of being able to afford workers or can't afford migration agents or lawyers

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Victoria's divisive Mount Arapiles Rock Climbing Ban - Column

The Mount Arapiles decision should remind all Australians that under Federal and Victorian Labor, state-sponsored division and activism is carving up community and private land alike for the profit of a select few.

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Paraquat, Diquat, Neurological Disease claims and ABC Landline reporting - Private Member's Motion

Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster's Private Member's Motion in the Federation Chamber of Parliament, Canberra on Monday 4 November 2024 responding to coverage of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines (APVMA) deliberations.

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Threats to Agriculture including Energy Transmission and Generation in farming areas - Speech - Private Members Motion

Member for Mallee (Vic) Dr Anne Webster MP responds to Member for Capricornia (Qld) Michelle Landry MP's motion about the threats to agriculture in Australia

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DNA Screen, Genetic Testing and Preventative Health Care - Speech on Private Member's Motion by Member for Braddon

With some pride, I must add that it was the former coalition government in 2021 that awarded $2.97 million through the MRFF for this study, searching initially for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome.

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Column
Federal Inquiry slams Victorian Labor handling of pandemic, lockdowns, border and school closures - Column

The Inquiry was scathing in its criticism of the then Andrews Labor Government. Victorian Labor made unilateral decisions about lockdowns, curfews and vaccine mandates without transparency or accountability.

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Mallee mothers share with Shadow Minister their hardships in childcare deserts

“Mothers came to see Angie and myself to share their personal grief and struggles at not being able to find childcare places locally or even within driving distance,” Dr Webster said.

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