Australians need to be confident that people in public office are held to the highest ethical standards. We expect decision-making in government to be transparent and fair. Parliamentarians should lead by example and embed the best practice standards for safe and respectful conduct in their workplace. People who seek public office must conduct transparent and honest campaigns.
DELIVERED
As your Curtin Independent MP, I’m proud to have helped deliver results for our community.
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All politicians will have to disclose the source of larger donations in time for the 2028 election (I am the only MP to have always voluntarily disclosed donations in real-time).
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Supported the establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Commission.
ADVOCATED
Through parliamentary speeches or amendments, engaging with Ministers, Curtin submissions or media appearances, I’ve also advocated for:
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A range of electoral reforms with broad support in my Restoring Trust and Fair & Transparent Elections Bill, including improving transparency, reducing financial influence and levelling the playing field.
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Greater transparency and scrutiny over the changes in the Electoral Legislation Amendments Act passed by the major parties in February 2025. These changes embed the advantages of incumbents and major parties and were rushed through Parliament with no scrutiny.
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Greater protections for whistleblowers with an independent Whistleblowers Authority.
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Banning lies in political ads.
WATCH & READ
- POST Column The Ultimate Stitch-Up - November 2024
- POST Column Election 2025: What Happens Next is Up to Us - April 2025
SPEECHES IN PARLIAMENT
Major Party Data Harvesting - 26 March 2025
Government Electoral Reform Bill will lock out new Independents - 5 February 2025
Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill - Consideration in Detail - 20 November 2024
Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024 - 19 November 2024



