Australians need to band together tonight. The tragic incident in Sydney is heartbreaking and devastating. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. And to the brave civilians, police and emergency service crews, we are in awe your courage.

Want to know more about the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill?

Join an online webinar tomorrow evening, Tuesday 9 April at 7.00pm (AEST). Register at lnkd.in/gJMFwHnY

Anyone looking for some cooking inspiration this weekend should watch this fantastic YouTube channel 'Get Down with Sean and Marley'.

Their latest episode has some delicious, healthy recipe ideas youtube.com/watch?v=kRMeD0…

Join an online NDIS webinar tomorrow Thursday 4 April at 3.30pm (AEDT) for a
discussion on amendments that will enable key NDIS Review recommendations to progress.
You can also ask questions.
Register at events.humanitix.com/getting-the-nd…

Vale Les Twentyman, one of Melbourne’s big characters. We were in contact just this week and he worked right up til the last. Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, colleagues and all the people he helped along his road less travelled.

Today I introduced some new NDIS legislation into Parliament and Inclusion Australia has created an easy read version of the speech. This version was written by Inclusion Australia to help people with intellectual disabilities understand what I said. Please share.

I am honoured to put new NDIS legislation before Parliament shortly.

I will share important updates about the 'Getting the NDIS back on Track' Bill, so please tune in here 👇 lnkd.in/gpp3WiCV

If you're ripping off NDIS participants - you'll get caught and face the consequences. New taskforce now in force to investigate overcharging - details here 👇ministers.dss.gov.au/media-releases…

An update for everyone concerned over the event at Parliament House today 👇

Front page news today - fraudsters be warned, we will catch you and kick you off the Scheme dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/500m-…

Eight hours work. Eight hours recreation. Eight hours rest.

Rights for working people didn't come easily here.

They were hard fought and hard won – and they must always be defended.

Happy Labour Day.

Happy Labour Day to all workers, especially those in Victoria, ACT and TAS this long weekend. The second Monday in March is a commemoration of the labour union movement and its fight for better working conditions ✊💪👏

Big news!

I putting on my Dunlop volleys and for the first time since 2019 to attempt the RCH run4kids 14.4 k

Seeking modest donations for an amazing cause

runforthekids.gofundraise.com.au/page/BILL-9477…

This World Hearing Day, i've been reflecting on how hearing health should be a priority for everyone.

If you have any concerns about your hearing, talk to your GP or audiologist, find more information on Hearing Australia’s services hearing.com.au

I'm serious about stopping the NDIS rorts, protecting participants and ensuring providers are doing the right thing.

Today I announced Michael Phelan APM as the interim acting Commissioner of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

ministers.dss.gov.au/media-releases…

Congratulations Jodie Belyea, Labor’s new MP for Dunkley. Jodie was always going to be tough to beat - she’s smart, kind, switched on and loves her electorate. A big win for Labor and a boon for Dunkley. ❤️ #auspol

Vale Senator Linda White, a true stalwart of the union movement. I first met Linda when I joined ASU at Maurice Blackburn as an Article Clerk in 1992 and she was an associate and ASU delegate. Her work as a Victorian Senator has been widely commended. Rest in peace, Linda.