Statement Of Support – Nepalese Australian Community
I extend my deepest sympathies and support to the Nepalese Australian community following recent tragic events in Nepal. During the so called “Gen Z” protests against a social media ban and corruption, 19 people have been killed. Hundreds more have been injured. Many are young people. It has caused great distress to our Nepalese Australian […]
Statement Of Support – Islamic Society of the Gold Coast
I note recent reports of the arrest of a man for bomb hoax, trespass and obstructing police at the Arundel Mosque on the Gold Coast. Earlier this year, I was honoured to attend the opening of the Arundel Mosque Community Centre. Community leaders from across the Gold Coast and Queensland came together to celebrate the […]
Statement Of Support For Islamic College of Brisbane Community
Sunday 07 September 2025 On Friday 5 September 2025, the Islamic College of Brisbane was subject to a vile bomb threat. The bomb threat was a despicable act which has caused great distress to the school community, including to staff, students and family members. I commend the school community for their response. But no school […]
Media Release – Permanent Migration Intake for 2025-26
Shadow Minister for Immigration and Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Paul Scarr has criticised the Albanese Labor Government’s management of immigration policy following the release of the permanent migration intake for the 2025-26 year. Senator Scarr said “Labor’s decision to bring in one million people in just its first two years of […]
Media Release – Senator Stands In Solidarity With Australians Of Indian Heritage
After the last parliamentary sitting, I took the first opportunity I had to visit the Hindu Temple in Melbourne, which was defaced with racist graffiti. And I said to the community at the temple, and I repeat it here today, that I stood in solidarity with Australians of Indian heritage at the temple, and that […]
MEDIA RELEASE – COALITION WILL WORK WITH TERTIARY SECTOR TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INTAKE
The Federal Coalition will work with the tertiary education sector to determine how the annual international student intake can be sustainable to meet the 21st century challenges of Australia’s economy. Today, the Albanese Government announced that the National Planning Level will be lifted from 270,000 in 2025 to 295,000 in 2026 – an increase of […]
Media Release – Racist Graffiti Attacks In Melbourne
There is no place for bigotry and violence in Australia. The Coalition condemns the racist graffiti attacks in Melbourne following a spate of incidents in recent weeks and hopes those responsible will be held accountable. All Australians have the right to feel safe in their communities, and the Coalition stands against all forms of hate […]
Media Release – Special Envoy’s Plan To Combat Antisemitism
The Coalition has welcomed the Special Envoy’s plan to combat antisemitism but expressed its deep disappointment at the Government’s lack of leadership on what has been a significant national issue since October 2023. We note that when the Prime Minister was asked directly if he would commit to implementing the plan in full he refused […]
Joint Media Statement – PM Must Confront Growing Crisis Of Antisemitism
What happened in Melbourne last night is horrifying. A synagogue set alight while families gathered for Shabbat dinner and an Israeli restaurant stormed and terrorised. This is not protest. This is hate and it has no place in Australia. The arson attack on the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation and the violent mob assault on Miznon […]
Media Release – Labor Fails To Keep Australian Safe
This is an admission of a catastrophic failure of the Albanese Government. They repeatedly assured Australians they could keep the community safe. Now, after rushing through a preventative regime 18 months ago, they admit it doesn’t work at all. This Government has spent more than $20 million on its flawed community safety regime and doesn’t […]