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Recent News from John

13 Dec 2011
Statement on Murray Darling Basin Plan

The Basin is Australia's most important agricultural region, accounting for 34 per cent of the nation's agricultural production... Full Story


09 Dec 2011
Statement on Asylum Seeker and Refugee issues

The National Platform of the Australian Labor Party on asylum seeker and refugee issues was amended at the Party's National Conference on 3 December 2011... Full Story


06 Dec 2011
Statement on Marriage Equality

The Australian Labor Party has strengthened its commitment to marriage equality for all Australians by amending its policy platform... Full Story


08 Nov 2011
Statement from Senator John Faulkner on climate change and pricing carbon

I believe the Australian economy will be hurt and Australian jobs lost if we fail to put a price on carbon in the near future... Full Story


12 Oct 2011
Statement from Senator John Faulkner on live animal exports

Many Australians have expressed great concern to me about live cattle exports and animal welfare abuses... Full Story


Government News

03 Jan 2012
Federal and State Govt's honour SCG's 100th Test with $186m upgrade

Includes upgrade of the Noble, Bradman and Messenger stands, while preserving the history of the Members and Ladies stands... Full Story


09 Dec 2011
Biodiversity Fund opens for Australia's farmers and other land managers

More than $30 million will be allocated under the first round of funding to assist farmers with carbon storage, enhance biodiversity and increase resilience across the Australian landscape... Full Story


04 Dec 2011
High Speed Rail Study: Stage Two begins

The second and final stage of the Government's landmark study into the economic merits and financial viability of an east coast high speed rail network is underway... Full Story


03 Dec 2011
Sign up and stay in touch on new National Disability Insurance Scheme website

Website will provide easy-to-read information, up-to-date news, disability and carer resources, and fact sheets on reform of disability care and support services... Full Story


02 Dec 2011
International Day of People with Disability

December 3 marks International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a United Nations sanctioned day... Full Story