Monthly Archives: November 2024

Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024

Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Opposition Whip) (17:34): I rise to speak on the government’s Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024. George Orwell has had a bit of trot-out in this debate. I’m not surprised. He published Nineteen Eighty-Four 75 years ago, a novel about the control of people’s lives through surveillance, propaganda and thought control. The technologies…

Aged Care Bill 2024, Aged Care Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Opposition Whip) (18:38): I also recognise what the member for Nicholls just put on the line there to share with Australia, and I thank him for it. Reforming the aged-care sector is necessary; it’s a fair call, and it is time for reform, with the Aged Care Bill 2024. We have co-operated with the…

Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers

Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Opposition Whip) (16:29): I rise to speak on the Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) Bill 2024. It’s difficult to make any argument against better wages for childcare workers, and I certainly don’t intend to. This side of the House will be supporting these increases. But it is worth…