Michael McCormack
@M_McCormackMP
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Federal Member for Riverina. Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific. Husband of Catherine. Proud Dad of 3.
Authorised by Michael McCormack, The Nationals, Wagga Wagga.
Joined February 2013
Disappointing, insensitive & unnecessary. To compare climate policy with the bloodshed on the streets of Kabul is out of place & unworthy of a member of the Australian Parliament. Our thoughts today should be for the Afghan people & the families of our brave fallen Diggers.
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Justin Langer’s was not the resignation that should have taken place today. He has been a mighty contributor for Australian cricket and should be proud of all he has helped the team accomplish. The nation salutes you JL – a good innings, well played!.
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The Olympics Opening Ceremony “artistic” director who felt the need to mock The Last Supper & thereby Christianity should be reminded of the great sacrifice of Christian soldiers, including tens upon tens of 1000s of Australians, buried in 🇫🇷 soil who died to save that country!.
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Saddened to read of Simon Crean’s passing. As a first-term Opposition backbencher in 2010, the advice & assistance this Labor luminary gave me was quite extraordinary. He offered help when our daughter moved to Melbourne. A wonderful human being, he was an MP who genuinely cared.
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Congratulations @BorisJohnson on your victory. Looking forward to working with you to advance trade between our countries, benefiting both regional & rural Australia and the United Kingdom.
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They’ll be wanting Don Bradman’s statue torn down next. These un-Australian lefties worried about a sporting icon who wrote a letter to the PM 47 yrs ago. Give it a rest. The only Bradman letter worth writing about is the one they play for annually between Coota & Bowral juniors.
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Children are our future. The most responsible thing parents can do for their children is to ensure they have the best possible chance of the best possible future by listening to health professionals, NOT conspiracy theorists who should be pulled into line.
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Trouble is, I did stomach it! In a bid to show my respect to local traditions I drank the whole bowl of Sakau. Feeling much better now and it’s been a great chance to connect with our Pacific family in FSM. 🇦🇺🇫🇲.
Former deputy prime minister @M_McCormackMP has suddenly fallen ill during a diplomatic tour of Micronesia. The Nationals MP was offered a bowl of Kava, but couldn't stomach the traditional drink. He was helped to his car and taken to hospital for medical treatment. #7NEWS
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🇦🇺 & 🇮🇳 have always had a special relationship & my summit with @barryofarrell & @nitin_gadkari to discuss ongoing opportunities for collaboration on #RoadSafety & infrastructure, was yet another example of this relationship delivering real outcomes for millions of people.
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Let's keep Australia Day on January 26. Australia Day is a day for all Australians, but Labor's changes are fracturing the community and undermining our national identity. Visit to let Labor know you're in the majority of Aussies who support Australia Day.
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Farmers will unite as one in Canberra to stand against Labor’s poor policies hurting hard-working primary producers. They are here to say enough is enough. Banning live exports, water buybacks, destroying valuable farmland – it has to stop!. @keepthesheepWA #NationalAgRally
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Hopefully the courts will uphold all charges @nswpolice laid against those moronic protesters in Sydney today and impose the toughest sentences available to them. What disgraceful scenes. How un-Australian. As for the idiot who punched the police horse – he deserves gaol time.
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Almost 50 Yazidi families from Iraq now call #WaggaWagga home. It’s given them hope and a new start and they have enriched our community with new cultures and traditions. Fantastic to celebrate with you at a special dinner recently.
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Indigenous children represented nearly a third of children subjected to substantiated maltreatments in 2021. This week, Labor & The Greens have rejected the Coalition’s call for a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse in Indigenous communities. A disappointing outcome.
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Australia has lost one of its finest today with the passing of Tim Fischer AC. Tim was a giant of the National Party. He embodied loyalty, kindness & courage. Regional Australia had no better friend. Heartfelt thoughts & condolences with Tim’s wife Judy, sons Harrison & Dominic.
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We all need a farmer 3 times a day, every day. They grow our food & fibre. They create jobs. They contribute to our economy. Farmers don’t deserve trespassers disturbing their work & demonising their families. They deserve our support & our respect. @NationalFarmers #agchatoz.
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.@DarrenChesterMP & @MarkCoultonMP have fulfilled their ministerial roles admirably, earning the wide & enduring respect of all they have served. They will continue to put the regions first & representing their communities diligently & strongly. Thanks to both for your efforts.
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Australia will NOT run out of food. Our farmers produce enough to feed a population of 75 million people. There is no need for supermarket hoarding. This behaviour MUST stop.
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The people u meet at Wagga Airport: w State mates Daryl Maguire & @JohnBarilaroMP who's in town for voc skills visit
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For all those tweeting nasty things about why Barnaby Joyce was not present in Parliament for the opening day today, lay off. His elderly father Jim is seriously ill and Barnaby is where he should be – at his bedside. Thoughts go out to the family at this difficult time.
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We are building dams but there is more to be done & we intend to do it! We must provide water security for future generations & better manage the nation’s scarce water resources and sustain our environment. By building water infrastructure we can & will build a better Australia!
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The Albanese Labor Government is ripping the heart out of many regional communities in Western Australia with its plan to ban live sheep exports. Protesters congregated on Parliament to send Prime Minister Albanese a message, but he didn’t give them the respect of hearing it.
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A bit of lightheartedness before Question Time as the House of Representatives sat on #MelbourneCupDay for the first time in 13 yrs. Not quite the reception of the Flemington crowd but the effort received some bipartisan applause – even the Prime Minister joined in on the banter.
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An absolute honour to be endorsed by my @The_Nationals colleagues to lead this great party; it is a privilege I will not take lightly. I promise not to be silent when I ought to speak.
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Old Parliament House is on fire with protesters screaming “Let it burn! Let it burn!” How disgraceful. An outrageous attack on our democracy, our history, our sovereignty. This modern penchant for tearing down our past serves no purpose. Repercussions ought to be swift & severe.
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We put $3.9 billion on the table for a Future Drought Fund. Today the Bill went before the Parliament for a vote and, unbelievably, Labor opposed it. I called them out on it in Question Time. I will always back the nation’s farmers – especially when they’re doing it tough.
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Mental health is something we should talk about more, especially during a drought, because it can affect so much. Today’s $2m investment in two rural counselling organisations, partnered with $20m to go towards rural financial counselling, will help in many country communities.
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Back Team Australia or resign: Adam Bandt must go. Reports today that Greens Leader Adam Bandt is urging a foreign Government to act to the detriment of Australia's national interest are deeply concerning. Read my statement here –
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Lamb prices have plummeted. A #WestWyalong farmer tells me his lamb prices were $200 last year, this year: $68. His hoggets were $180 last year, this year: $25. A far cry from the $330+ per head of lamb farmers were getting in 2021. He blames conjecture over live export ban.
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A dreadful day for WA sheep farmers as Labor’s Bill to ban live sheep exports passes the lower house. The ban will put farmers out of jobs whilst resulting in competitors without adequate welfare standards filling the gap in the market we leave. More:
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40 years ago today I began my full-time working career as a cadet journalist at @DailyAdvertiser in #WaggaWagga. I’ve been lucky to work alongside and for some remarkable people. I’ve enjoyed the journey immensely and am looking forward to the adventures and challenges ahead.
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From our family to yours, Catherine and I wish you a #MerryChristmas and a prosperous, healthy and safe 2020! 🎄
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Deeply saddened to hear 2 volunteer firefighters have died battling a blaze in Sydney’s south-west. They have made the ultimate sacrifice, while bravely fighting to save the lives & properties of others. This is a terrible tragedy. Thoughts also with the 3 injured in the accident.
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Today we announced $5m to support media organisations through the Regional & Small Publishers Innovation Fund. The Govt is supporting regional papers, working to keep journos in jobs & local communities informed. We've also adjusted the Fund so money flows as quickly as possible.
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A convoy of vehicles supported the passionate @keepthesheepWA participants rallying against Labor’s poor ag policies. Listened to several heartfelt addresses made by angry farmers on the lawns of @ParlHouseCBR. There to support hard-working Aussie farmers. #NationalAgRally
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👨🌾🇦🇺👩🌾🇦🇺 . Celebrate our farmers & the agricultural industry:. - 99% Australian owned.- 480,000+ people employed.- Valued at over $58 billion .- Avg farmer feeds 400 Australians a year & 600 people around the 🌏 . Happy #Agday! . @NationalFarmers @OzFarmers
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Catherine & I have been married for 34 years today. They say “in sickness and in health” – fitting as Catherine broke her foot last night!. We were back today (plus crutches) at the church where we were married – Saint Michael’s Cathedral in #WaggaWagga – for a Christening.
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The Nationals will not tolerate extremism or the politics of hate. People found to engage with such radicalism are not welcome in our party. We are a grassroots party proudly championing what matters most to our regional and rural communities – always has been, always will be.
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Today Labor’s Shadow Minister for Defence said an end to the coal industry - Australia’s biggest export earner would be “wonderful”. He thinks 55,000 workers losing their jobs would be “a good thing”. Shame on him.👇 #auspol
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Wonderful to see the rain setting in across the #Riverina tonight. 35mm fell in #Mirrool where dams are overflowing & the #MirroolCreek is running for the first time in two years, locals tell me. Some welcome relief for our farmers.
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From my family to yours … have a lovely Christmas and looking forward to everyone enjoying a happy, healthy 2023. Read my Christmas message here:
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.@D_LittleproudMP: Agriculture is a story of positivity. It will rain and we’re going to prove to this nation again that agriculture is one of the economic engine rooms of this nation. We should be loud and proud of what we do and how we produce it. #auspol #agchatoz
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Regional people have supported banks through farming, resources and #SmallBiz ventures & what are the banks doing to pay back the faith? 💸. 🏚️ Closing branches throughout regional Australia 😡. It’s time the bank CEOs lifted their game & reopen regional branches. #RegionsMatter
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Thinking of all those brave Police who did what they were asked – tried to keep the peace at those unAustralian #lockdownprotests – & some who are now in hospital just for doing their job. Those scum who injured officers would be the first to expect Police help if they needed it.
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Favourite photo with my late father Lance. I think of him & miss him every day. As I said in my first speech to Parliament, “by his actions he demonstrated anything was possible, anything worth doing was worth doing well & his word was his bond.” To all Dads, happy Father’s Day.
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From our first date in January 1983 to our 32nd wedding anniversary today. Plenty of fun and happy memories along the way. Thanks Catherine for some wonderful times together and plenty more in the future.
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Ah. The glory of it all. Playing in front of 2500 at #Ungarie – & kicking a final quarter goal for the All Stars against a Daniher XVIII all in the name of raising funds to fight MND & acknowledging the contribution the Danihers have made to sport . it doesn’t get any better!
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Our top priority is standing shoulder to shoulder with farmers and regional communities dealing with the drought. PM @ScottMorrisonMP and I met with National Drought Coordinator Major General Stephen Day to discuss our Government’s ongoing support.
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Doing some reading of my local paper from early 1873 … making regular headlines 150 years ago: oppressively hot weather here in #WaggaWagga, heavy Northern Hemisphere snowstorms and a scarcity of workers in the regions. Seems the more things change, the more they stay the same!
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Honest. Selfless. Authentic. Courageous. Loyal. Kind. Words which come to mind when we think of the late Tim Fischer AC. Today marks two years since we lost a National Party giant who did so much for regional Australia. Thinking of you, Tim, and your beautiful family.
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.@RichardDiNatale has shown a complete disregard for those who live & work outside the cities, struggling with drought, farm invasions & all the rest that goes with growing the world’s best food & fibre. Show leadership Senator & have the @Greens support the Future Drought Fund.
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Not too long ago, the idea of flying cars was the stuff of science fiction. But the future is here! . It’s exciting that trials of @Uber Air will begin in Melbourne next year. Looking forward to working with innovators to deliver the transport of the future.
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50 years ago Evonne Goolagong, a #Riverina girl with big dreams & an even bigger heart from the tiny town of #Barellan where she grew up in a little house in Bendee St, won the 1st of her 2 @Wimbledon titles. Tonight, all 🇦🇺will be cheering on @ashbarty to realise her ambition 🎾
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Sincere condolences to the families, friends & colleagues of 3 US residents killed in a C-130 air tanker crash near Cooma today. The @atsbgovau is investigating the incident & will prepare a report. The firefighting community across the world will be devastated by this tragedy.
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Beautiful, steady rain . it sounds, smells and is so, so good.
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Australia has lost one of its finest with the passing – at age 90 – of Ungarie’s Jim Daniher, patriarch of the famous football family & friend to all. Terry, Neale, Anthony & Chris are legends of @essendonfc & the @AFL. Condolences to Edna, the 4 boys & 7 girls.
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It’s been too long since we‘ve built a dam. @The_Nationals & @LiberalAus‘ National Water Grid will take the petty politics out & get on with better capturing water when it does rain to use when it doesn’t. @SkyNewsRicho in today’s @australian👇
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Prime Minister @ScottMorrisonMP’s famous Sri Lankan chicken curry is back by popular demand at the Bland Chickenstock Flavour Festival. 🍛 . Head to #WestWyalong on 20-22 March to support a great community doing it tough in drought & try the PM’s curry while you’re there!
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Today’s the day – with the @MCG hosting the #BigFreeze4. Delighted to be part of a Govt matching donations $ for $ up to $2m so let’s #FightMND with @NealeDaniher – what a true inspiration! @TurnbullMalcolm @FightMND @AFL. Go to to buy a beanie & donate.
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Country people are strong but they’ve had so much go against them recently – the drought, bushfires & even floods – they deserve our focus. It‘s time for the entire @The_Nationals’ team to focus on the issues that truly matter to #RegionalAustralia.👇.
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Yesterday – Melbourne Cup day – the Greens wanted to ban horse racing. Today their leader is urging other countries to stop buying Australia's exports. The Greens want to destroy our fun, our way of life and our economy.
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Our farmers are the very best in the world. They support each and every one of us. The @LiberalAus & @The_Nationals are here to support our farmers, especially when they are doing it tough. @TurnbullMalcolm @senbmckenzie @D_LittleproudMP @MarkCoultonMP @JohnJMcVeigh #auspol
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1/2.Kimberley Kitching was, as my wife Catherine just commented, “always happy”. Such a positive person, forever smiling, fun to be around. My sincere condolences to her family and to the ALP. Truly a tragic loss of someone who made others feel good about themselves.
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In honour of the Elvis Festival kicking off in Parkes, I thought I’d share this! That’s me serenading the crowd in Vanuatu with a requested rendition of Suspicious Minds. Before anyone comments, there was no kava at this ceremony! Sadly, that’s just my rhythm, or lack thereof!
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The Australia-United States 🇦🇺🇺🇸 alliance is our nation's most important. Pleased to speak with US Secretary of Transportation @PeteButtigieg today about our efforts in responding to the #COVID19 pandemic & the future growth of our aviation, transport & agricultural industries.
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They have been talking about it since the 1890s & today we see the very first train on the first completed section of the #InlandRail between Parkes & Narromine. This truly is a momentous occasion for transport in this nation. Now on to the next section. #BuildingOurFuture
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So happy for @LiaFinocchiaro and her @CountryLibs for such a decisive win in the Northern Territory election. Moreover, pleased for Territorians who can now rely on the CLP to provide strong govt to make the most of the many opportunities the NT offers. Tide is turning. QLD next!
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Humbled & privileged to be re-elected unopposed as @The_Nationals’ Leader. Looking forward to continuing to work with @senbmckenzie who was re-endorsed as my deputy. Lots of work to do & we look forward to creating a better & brighter future for regional Australians.
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The Liberal & @The_Nationals Govt has introduced new legislation which will send animal activists to jail if they’re found guilty of inciting trespass on farms. We have listened to the concerns of farmers & acted to secure their properties, their homes & their livelihoods.👇
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How would these vegan activists like it if farmers broke into their inner-city terraces and stole their tofu? . They wouldn’t like it. So why should our farmers, who are working so hard and are already dealing with the drought, have to put up with it? @NationalFarmers #agchatoz.
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As Bland Shire eco dev manager Jeff Stien said: Newell Hway, NSW 3rd largest freight corridor, taken over by ducks
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Australian Truckies will be able to access essential roadside facilities such as food, restrooms & showers so they can undertake fatigue management & continue safely delivering critical supplies during #COVID19au after recently applied exemptions were lifted by National Cabinet.
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I’m growing tired of people bashing up farmers. If it’s not this mob, it’s allegations that cash is being paid to stop live animal exports. The actions of Aussie Farms and these people prepared to pay cash for cruelty are un-Australian.👇.
Riverina farms targeted in animal activist online map
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Absolutely appalling & unAustralian. Those imbeciles who have risked lives & livelihoods at the #Sydneyprotest & #Melbourneprotest deserve to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. You are stopping us being able to get out of COVID lockdown with your stupid, selfish acts.
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Ran well, spoke superbly afterwards. Might not have won the 800m but what a champion. Gracious and gutsy. Didn’t win 🥇 but won a lot of friends. What a great role model. Well done @pbol800! #TokyoOlympics @AUSOlympicTeam
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The Dog on the Tuckerbox is an Australian icon. Terrific to see it back where it belongs in #Gundagai.👇
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I tried to explain to my unconvinced 🇺🇸 sister-in-law once just how white knuckle exciting, edge-of-the-seat stuff Test 🏏 was, even if though you could play a 5-day match & not get a result! Nothing better than watching 2 tail-end bats grimly defending, crowded by fielders.
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The new @The_Nationals Ministry team was sworn in today. I am fortunate to be leader of a party with so many talented people.
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Julian Burnside for Kooyong, really?. This is a man who posted a tweet quoting Hermann Göring, a terrible, terrible Nazi leader. 1930s Germany & Australia should not be mentioned in the same sentence. Shame on him. The Greens have a social agenda that is simply nuts.
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Historic flight Perth-London direct tonight with @Qantas Dreamliner making the first 17-hour non-stop service. Glad to be a part of last night's launch. Sure beats four days and 9 stops in 1947. Great boost for WA tourism and investment.
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The fawning hero’s welcome for Julian Assange demonstrated by some members of the media and the Parliament is undeserved. We cannot allow such reckless and destructive behaviour to be encouraged or rewarded. Read my full statement:
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47,333 people (54.6%) within the electorate of #Riverina have returned a yes response to the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey. As the Member of Parliament representing the people within the electorate of Riverina - I will be respecting and voting in support of this result.
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I definitely picked a winner with this one. A fantastic day at the #MelbourneCup with my wife 🏆☔️ 🐎
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I congratulate @ScottMorrisonMP and @JoshFrydenberg on their election as Leader and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.
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It is simply not good enough when regional Australians are made to suffer through doctor and nurse shortages and travel thousands of kilometres to see a healthcare provider. #auspol @senbmckenzie.
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Awful news out of Darwin this evening. Our thoughts are with those who have been killed, their families and friends. Our appreciation to emergency services on the scene. We await further details as to the circumstances surrounding this dreadful and tragic event.
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Wherever you are across Australia today – country or city – remember we have a nation with the freedoms we enjoy because of the service & sacrifice of so many before us & the dedication of those who now proudly wear a uniform & continue to uphold #ANZAC traditions. #LestWeForget
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Those Australians putting their lives on the line to protect people and property represent the best of our country. A big thank you to ADF personnel for the effort they’re putting in. The whole of Australia thanks you. We will get through this together.
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@KenBerhan Exemplary effort from the NSW Police Officer at Gundagai … cool, calm and collected in the face of an entitled, not so smart alec.
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Many Australians grew up with Bert Newton dominating their TV screens – laughing, joking, horsing around … keeping people smiling and happy. Farewell to a true Australian entertainment icon.
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Team @The_Nationals – the nation’s dam builders! We are constructing water infrastructure because we see the need to deliver water storage to benefit local communities. We are getting on with the job to secure the precious resource that water is for rural and regional Australia.
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41 years in the making: Having first played cricket for my old school, St Michael’s, in 1977, it was fantastic to finally play in a premiership, in a thriller, with the #Wagga club. A 40-run last wicket stand won the day. Great to share the experience with sons Alex and Nick.
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By downloading this app, you will save lives and you will protect livelihoods. I’ve just downloaded it, as will my wife Catherine & our three children. Australia – we are winning this battle – but it’s not over yet. Please download the app and get us one step closer to normality.
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Panic-buying in supermarkets MUST stop. It’s un-Australian & it’s unnecessary. Australia’s food security is among the safest in the world. Our farmers produce enough food for 75 million people when we have a population of 25 million. Please stay calm & use common sense.
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Yesterday in #QT the PM, Treasurer, Resources Min referred to climate “wars”. War is what’s happening in Ukraine. Wars claimed 103,000 Aust lives remembered on the AWM Roll of Honour. To call it a war is disrespectful. The Industry Minister just took a swipe at the RSL. Really!
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It’s been far too long since we’ve built a dam in this country. We want to get on with the job and start putting shovels in the ground to help further drought-proof the nation.👇
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When the sheep are hungry, when the cattle need feed, your truck shouldn’t be stopped at the border because your load is too high. From midnight tonight, longer & higher loads of hay and fodder will be allowed to travel on state and national-controlled roads. @The_Nationals
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