Weekend Today Show – Guest Panel Discussion
Host:A major fight is looming in Canberra this morning over the future of social media. The Coalition and One Nation are both tipped to fight Labor’s plans to give Australians the right to ditch algorithms. Let’s bring in today’s talkers: Liberal Senator Paul Scarr in Brisbane and our own Lizzie Pearl here in the studio. […]
Television Interview – ABC Afternoon Briefing – Daily News Panel
I want to bring in my political panel for today: Josh Burns, Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness, and Paul Scarr, Liberal Senator for Queensland. Welcome to both of you. Let’s get straight into this algorithm issue. Quick answers, because we’ve got a short panel this afternoon. First to you, Josh Burns: Do you […]
Television Interview – News Day – News 24 – News of the Day
At least 34 Australians are missing after the catastrophic flooding we have seen in Nepal. Joining me live now is LNP Senator for Queensland, Paul Scarr. Paul, I know south-east Queensland, and Queensland overall, has a vibrant Nepalese community. Lots of families with loved ones back home will be very worried today. Senator Paul Scarr: […]
Television Interview – Weekend Today Show – Guest Panel
Turning now to the latest near miss at Sydney Airport. That’s right, another one. This time, a Qantas plane was cleared to turn onto a taxiway at the same time as another aircraft. Let’s bring in today’s talkers, Liberal Senator Paul Scarr and our very own Lizzie Pearl. Paul, it feels like every week we’re […]
Television Interview – News 24 – Afternoon Agenda – Gambling Reforms
Joining me live now is LNP Senator Paul Scarr. Thank you for your time. You’re not pleased with this deal. Why not? Senator Paul Scarr: I’m not happy with the legislation as it’s been presented to the Senate. I don’t think it goes far enough in stopping gambling advertising to children. I also don’t think […]
Radio Interview – ABC Radio Melbourne – Gambling Reforms
The Coalition and Labor have come together to pass this gambling legislation. Someone who is not happy with the deal is Queensland Liberal Senator Paul Scarr, who is set to cross the floor in the Senate, voting against his party alongside senators such as David Pocock. Paul Scarr, thanks for joining us. Senator Paul Scarr:Good […]
Television Interview – News 24 – Gambling Reforms
Coalition Senator Paul Scarr is set to cross the floor in the Senate today to vote against gambling advertising reforms. Political reporter Ruben Spargo joins me. Ruben, explain why Paul Scarr is joining some of his Coalition colleagues in crossing the floor. Ruben Spargo:Trudy, put simply, he doesn’t believe these changes go far enough. Some […]
Television Interview – Weekend Today Show – News Panel
Let’s bring in today’s talkers, Liberal Senator Paul Scarr and CEO of Western Sydney Women, Amanda Rose. Good Morning to you both. Paul, I want to start with you. They’re accused of a pretty horrific crime, yet they were granted bail. This does not send the right message to the community, surely? PAUL SCARR:Well, this […]
Television Interview – ABC Afternoon Briefing – News Panel
I want to bring in my political panel for today. Josh Burns is the Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness and a Labor MP. Paul Scarr is a Liberal Senator. Welcome to both of you. Paul Scarr:Good afternoon. Good to be with you. Patricia Karvelas:I’m going to start, if we can, with Pauline Hanson’s […]
Television Interview – Weekend Today Show – Guest Panel
Let’s bring in today’s talkers, Liberal Senator Paul Scarr and founder of Western Sydney Women, Amanda Rose. Good morning to you both. Paul, to you first. Not much point having an emergency alert system if the emergency services themselves aren’t willing to use it. Paul Scarr: Absolutely. If you’re going to make an investment of […]