Since July 1, the Albanese Labor Government have rolled out a raft of changes that will hit households, businesses and workers in the hip pocket. Whether it’s higher electricity prices, increased small business costs, more red tape or new vehicle taxes, the common thread is clear

What happened in Melbourne was horrifying. A synagogue set alight while families gathered for Shabbat dinner. A restaurant stormed by protesters. This has no place in Australia. I discussed these matters with Chris Smith on 2SM this morning. You can hear the full chat, here -

Made Concepts stands for Managing and Delivering Engaging Concepts. They are a youth-based organization who are trying to tackle youth engagement, by taking kids off the streets, and bringing them to something that is enjoyable for them! Great to catch-up with Robert at a recent

It was another fantastic fundraising dinner for Buddha’s Light International Queensland Loving Care Group last night. Since formation, the group has raised over $2 million for charity - an inspiring effort! Thank you to all involved!

Nigerian Cultural Independence Day is a celebration which is going to be happening on the 18th of October here in Brisbane. The Nigerian Community in Queensland makes such a wonderful contribution and make such a positive impact in Queensland!

CANBERRA CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: People should not forget what the Fitzgerald Report, which came out in 99, you know, everyone's criticising the Joe Bejelke-Peterson National Party Government, of which there are some fair criticisms. But what was one of the criticisms? The

I really enjoyed chatting with ABC Canberra last week about the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism. You can hear my entire chat with Emma Bickley by clicking here - soundcloud.com/senatorscarr/a…

CANBERRA CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: So, what it means is if there's less sitting days, there's less times for the executive, the government to answer questions from the opposition, for ministers to make statements and for parliamentary committees to really be formed and operate

Prior to commencement of the 48th Parliament, a ceremony was held this afternoon at the Australian War Memorial. It reminds all Parliamentarians of the ultimate sacrifice made by over 103,000 Australians to protect and defend our freedom. Lest we forget.

Anglicare’s new report lays bare the human cost of Labor’s failure to manage the cost of living crisis.  A family with two full-time workers and two children has only $5 remaining each week.

This morning, I had the immense honour of being sworn in for my second term in the Senate, alongside all other Queensland Senators elected for the 48th Parliament, including Susan McDonald, whom I was first elected alongside back in 2019. I look forward to a productive second

I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic air crash in Dhaka overnight. My statement can be read below. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic and devastating incident.

I really enjoyed chatting with 2GB Sydney last week about the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism. You can hear my entire chat with Emma Bickley by clicking here - soundcloud.com/senatorscarr/2…

I call upon the Australian Government to do all it can, through all international forums, to advocate for the protection of ethnic and religious minorities in Syria. I grieve with those Australians who have lost loved ones in Syria and I hope and pray for peace for all the people

Pursuant to the instrument which the Clerk read yesterday, the 48th Parliament of the Commonwealth was officially opened. Her Excellency the Governor-General commanded that after Senators and Members of the House of Representatives were sworn, that she would declare in person,

We've now reached the stage where the figure is nearly five times our annual humanitarian program intake of 20,000. Given this trend has occurred over a number of years, what is the Government doing to manage the situation? When can we expect to see a downward trend in this

The standing orders are the standing orders, and the standing orders should be blind as to what the issue is. If anything, the more vexed, the more difficult, the more problematic the issue—and we've seen the emotion that this issue can generate—the more we should cling to the

A Hindu Temple has been defaced with racist graffiti in Melbourne. All Australians have the right to feel safe in their communities, and the Coalition stands against all forms of hate speech and hate crimes in our country. You'll see my Joint Statement alongside Andrew Hastie