
Recent News from John
The Basin is Australia's most important agricultural region, accounting for 34 per cent of the nation's agricultural production... Full Story
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
The Australian Labor Party has strengthened its commitment to marriage equality for all Australians by amending its policy platform... Full Story
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
Many Australians have expressed great concern to me about live cattle exports and animal welfare abuses... Full Story
Government News
Includes upgrade of the Noble, Bradman and Messenger stands, while preserving the history of the Members and Ladies stands... Full Story
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
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
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
December 3 marks International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a United Nations sanctioned day... Full Story






