Then you'll be having the kids staying around. If you don't get an email from us in the next couple of days, Tony Abbott led "conservative resistance movement", targeting sitting state and federal Liberals whom he doesn't like, knowledge of the use of taxpayer resources for Sukkar's political activities, https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/liberal-mp-michael-sukkar-pledges-to-crush-partys-left-termites/news-story/8e8392633ae048f0f2e924d29c331ea3, https://www.theage.com.au/national/sukkar-uses-taxpayer-budget-to-employ-friend-who-also-designed-smear-sheets-20200824-p55osu.html, https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/factional-machinations-sukkar-plotted-to-block-liberal-colleague-s-career-20200828-p55qah.html, https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/michael-sukkar-knew-of-scheme-that-misused-public-funds-to-boost-faction-20211104-p5960i.html, https://www.crikey.com.au/2021/10/27/michael-sukkar-taxpayers-paying-legal-fees/, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, could cost up to $150 million in their first year, stifle criticism of Sukkar and government policy, https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2017/08/19/nobbling-the-charities/15030648005086, https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2017/12/16/the-gary-johns-appointment/15133428005650, https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/feb/25/charities-slam-government-plan-to-deregister-organisations-that-may-commit-crimes, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/28/australian-government-crackdown-on-charities-will-stifle-political-advocacy-experts-say, 'Bank of Mum and Dad' is now the FIFTH largest lender in the country, https://www.realestate.com.au/news/bank-of-mum-and-dad-is-fifth-biggest-lender-in-country/, https://singlemum.com.au/homebuyer-deposit-discount-for-single-parents, https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/homelessness-sector-unable-to-secure-meeting-with-minister/13330778, https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/soaring-house-prices-an-economic-threat-eating-away-the-future-20210614-p580s2.html, don't want a federal anti corruption body, https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/five-commuter-car-park-projects-scrapped-by-morrison-government/news-story/8d64a740ff8d702819384497e226a7e4, https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2021/06/28/car-park-rorts-government/, https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/pain-for-melbourne-commuters-as-morrison-governments-station-pledge-in-disarray/news-story/87bf1075511c5b3db0061dfa71e5fdc2, https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2021/07/13/carporks-carparkrorts/, https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/former-judge-labels-660-million-car-park-fund-corruption-20210721-p58bo3.html, Andrew Hastie always said they would never vote for the bill, "in accordance with the majority view of Australians", https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/deakin-mp-michael-sukkar-abstains-from-samesex-marriage-vote/news-story/f0b723b8b1550cd613bfab70834793cb, key player in the removal of Malcolm Turnbull, trying to rally support and influence the outcome, https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/michael-sukkar-faces-backlash-over-role-in-liberal-leadership-crisis-20180828-p5004y.html, https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-texts-threats-and-lies-that-will-haunt-the-morrison-government-20180831-p500xr.html, https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/changing-the-guard-inside-the-battle-for-prize-liberal-seat-of-menzies-20210126-p56wzo.html, launched an extraordinary attack on the Victorian judiciary, explain why they shouldn't be charged with contempt of court, https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/the-texts-that-could-cost-three-government-ministers-their-jobs-20170621-gwv6g3.html, https://www.afr.com/politics/greg-hunt-alan-tudge-michael-sukkar-face-contempt-charge-20170615-gwrf34, https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/drive/rob-stary/8618480, https://www.crikey.com.au/2017/06/20/what-hunt-sukkar-and-tudges-sentencing-comments-reveal-about-conservatives/, Voting against building dedicated quarantine facilities, Voting against treating the COVID-19 vaccine rollout as a matter of urgency, Voting to decrease availability of welfare payments, Voting against increasing the aged pension, Voting for making university more expensive, Voting against making housing more affordable. THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT [], THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, [], THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP Shadow Minister for Social Services Shadow Minister for NDIS Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister []. However, he rebuked Mr Sukkar for disparaging remarks he had made about fellow Victorian Liberal Jane Hume, which were also aired in the reports. The "investigation" by the Department of Finance was conducted by Ashurst. Taxpayer funds are not meant to be used to pay for any work done to facilitate donations for a political party. He intends to be around for a long time, as he shimmies up the greasy totem pole and his parliamentary leader cannot pretend that it is purely a matter for the backroom boys. Bill Shorten says Labors targeting of trusts is about delivering a level playing field in tax. Mr Sukkar said he completely rejected the branch-stacking allegations, which were aired by 60 Minutes and The Age. What hope is there for you? Unfortunately for Dutton, Sukkar couldn't count and they celebrated Dutton's "victory" prematurely. Now I think that most people agree that JobKeeper did save so many jobs, it did save so many businesses. New & improved business newsletter. [25], Sukkar was accused of branch stacking, of which he was cleared of "serious misuse" of Commonwealth funds when it moved to formal investigation. For every dollar thats allegedly spent on someone branch-stacking is a dollar thats not spent on helping someone with an NDIS claim or a dollar thats not spent on assisting a community group with a letter of support for a grant application.. Member for Deakin. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar reportedly used taxpayer funds to employ a close friend to, among other things, design political smear files, and protests have erupted in the US state of Wisconsin after police shot yet another black man. Michael Sukkar (@MichaelSukkarMP) November 7, 2021. Were working to restore it. Michael Sukkar, left, with his good friend and sometime employee, Matt Pham.Credit:Facebook. Where is the justice for the taxpayers of Deakin? 1 hour ago. On Monday night, the party's powerful administrative committee met for a specially-convened meeting to address evidence of alleged impropriety published by this masthead. [42], Sukkar also intervened during the development of the 2021 Australian census to exclude questions about gender and sexuality despite these being recommended for inclusion by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. "There was a facilitation [by Mr Sukkar's office]," Ms Speers said, before saying that she was "really not sure" about who paid for her printing. The Age and Herald have also uncovered the role of Mr Sukkar's office in facilitating the printing of campaign material for Liberal-aligned local councillors in Victoria in 2016. Under parliamentary rules, electorate office staff cannot work on party political matters. In February 2017, Mr Pham also designed a flyer for a Deakin 200 Club fundraiser for Mr Sukkar at Bar Humbug in Melbourne's CBD in April that year. Sir Donald Bradman is an Australian hero for so many reasons, that he was staunchly opposed to the sinister aspects of socialism is yet another feather in his cap! The seat of Deakin was considered a key seat for the 2019 election. It was outsourced to the major law firm Ashurst, where Sukkar worked for seven years. It turns out that all the schemes have likely contributed to increased prices and inflation, making housing more expensive for the average Aussie. The committee voted to summon several staffers and recruiters at a future meeting to explain their actions. Maybe he is too busy trying to take over the Victorian Liberals to do his taxpayer funded job? It's the news you need to know, with Charlie Lewis. All times AEDT (GMT +11). A winner of 10 Walkley Awards, he investigates politics, business, foreign affairs, human rights and criminal justice. "Mr Pham's primary responsibility was to design and oversee the production of newsletters, brochures and other communication collateral sent to constituents. The Finance Department said in a statement in October 2020 that it had concluded there was no basis for further investigation or to refer the matter to the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority. There's more to come about what Michael Sukkar has been up to. Michael Sukkar has used parliamentary privilege to accuse those challenging Josh Frydenberg's eligibility of being "disgusting, disgruntled, debauched". The point of elections and voting for a candidate is to have the people's will reflected in the actions of our government. Promise things that didn't have merit and that you never plan to deliver. [29][30][31][32] In January 2021, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) was investigating a donor with ties to Sukkar over foreign interference risks. This was to be done by using electorate officers to engage in political recruiting activities. To make matters worse Sukkar wants charities to be deregistered for thought crimes[3] . It was not designed to be open or transparent[2], Or as one Liberal insider is reported to have said, the spending was designed to sandbag MPs including Mr Frydenberg and ministerial colleagues Alan Tudge and Michael Sukkar who the party feared were at risk of defeat in 2019. Is there any wonder why the Liberals don't want a federal anti corruption body. Stay up-to-date by signing up to receive Michaels eNewsletter. What's a good way to save your bacon when you might lose your job? (ABC News: Matt Roberts) Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article abc.net.au/news/fact-check-michael-sukkar-first-home-buyers/101074546 The claim Hes quietly confident of getting Dr Haines bill passed through the Senate in the next sitting, which may then force a vote in the lower house. I am proud of the dedication and service that my office has always provided my constituents and community.. Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar says Roshena Campbell will be an "outstanding" candidate for Aston. The member for the east Melbourne seat of Deakin is facing calls from Labor to resign from federal cabinet, scrutiny from an internal Liberal Party probe as well as a departmental audit. [4][5], In 2005 Sukkar worked as a taxation consultant at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. I support Michael as I do my other colleagues, he said. His behaviour is unbecoming an MP, and he should no longer be in Parliament. A report broadcast on the 60 Minutes program has accused Federal MP Michael Sukkar and Victorian MP Marcus Bastiaan of plotting to remove sitting MPs and being involved in a branch stacking operation. Mr Sukkar has retained the support of the Morrison government, despite evidence showing he backed a scheme to give taxpayer-funded jobs to factional operatives in the office of Liberal MP and party elder Kevin Andrews in 2017 and 2018. Track. Imagine a judge asks an alleged thief if they committed the crime and let the plaintiff go free based simply on the plea of "No", with no testimony of witnesses. The Yarra 3 were talking about a court case, which was being considered by the Victorian Court of Appeals. [28] In 2021, further allegations of branch stacking were aired by 60 Minutes and the Nine newspapers against Sukkar and Marcus Bastiaan, which Sukkar denied. Graphic designer Matt Pham, who chose Mr Sukkar as one of the groomsmen at his 2014 wedding and has been a close personal friend of the minister for more than a decade, was paid from Mr Sukkar's electorate office budget between 2016 and 2018. [36], Sukkar is a member of the National Right faction of the Liberal Party. This helps reduce the burden on the state. In my experience, there is no MP, let alone PM, who's shown more support, care and respect for the Australian Lebanese community. That doesnt occur, generally, in circumstances where the government is not so keen on pressing ahead, he said. Subscribe Now Have Your Say Start The Survey Now Ministerial Media Releases INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, 2CC TALKING CANBERRA 31 January 2023 Maroondah councillor and Liberal figure Nora Lamont said she had not paid for a printer to produce her campaign materials for the 2016 council election, but rather had paid Mr Sukkar's office. The Assistant Treasurer said on Monday the review also heard from multiple former and current staff members who all contradicted the claims made by 60 Minutes sources. Sukkar's colleagues are even concerned about the legality of the proposed legislation. News broke yesterday embroiling Liberal MP and Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar in yet another scandal. This would mean Australia would no longer have any charities! During this period, Mr Pham was engaged sporadically depending upon the constituent communication workload," Mr Sukkar's statement said. It is obviously important to protect the institutional integrity and independence of the judiciary but the judiciary and judicial decisions should not be immune from criticism. Is it any wonder that Michael Sukkar has voted against a Federal ICAC? Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132, Level 2/60 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Senior ministers have dug in behind Mr Sukkar after The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald and 60 Minutes revealed personal correspondence showing he was aware of a scheme where his brother, best friend and factional allies were paid by taxpayers for political work. [1], Sukkar was born in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Ringwood, to a father who was born in Lebanon. Good to be with you. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar was reportedly well aware of the misuse of taxpayer money to boost his faction's power, and a group of state and territory level governments plan to join forces in order to achieve net zero. What's more he has lied about it and tried to cover it up. But when Michael Sukkar implies he will take legal action against The Age, gags Parliament from forcing him to be accountable, and strongly resists the releasing of reports, the only thing we can do is to vote such a shady-looking, untrustworthy character out of office. MP Michael Sukkar with The Babes Project team following the federal funding announcement. Someone in his own branch leaked to the media the now infamous "termite crushing" audio in 2018 allowing us to see the real "behind the scenes" Michael Sukkar. Are you someone who is sick of the daily grind who is watching Sukkar and his mates get richer? Is this why his own colleagues don't answer when asked if they trust him? "I've locked in time with Michael on Saturday afternoon for a new photo and I'll have the first concept to you Monday morning," Mr Pham wrote to Mr Sukkar's office in November 2016. THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH LAURA JAYES, [], Stronger Communities Round 8 Expression of Interest is now open Feb 2023, INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT AFTERNOON AGENDA, SKY NEWS, INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, 2CC TALKING CANBERRA, $217.7 MILLION SPENT TO ABOLISH THE CASHLESS DEBIT CARD IN NAME ONLY, VOLUNTARY INCOME MANAGEMENT WILL DO NOTHING FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES, Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Lantern Festival, LABOR DELIVERS DISAPPOINTMENT ON HOUSING COMMITMENTS, INTERVIEW WITH LAURA JAYES, SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIANS NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH THE SUBURBAN RAIL LOOP VANITY PROJECT WILL COST, 2023 Michael Sukkar. Mitchell Brophy (Canberra) 10. 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The procedure could lead to their suspension or expulsion. R v Peter Julian Engel. TOTAL TITLES: North Providence 7 (7 Division II), Juanita Sanchez 2 (2 Division III) LAST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP WIN: North . Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar says Roshena Campbell will be an "outstanding" candidate for Aston. The foreign aid budget was repeatedly gutted. A spokesman for Senator Cash said it was inappropriate to speculate on whether the proposed Commonwealth Integrity Commission would be able to investigate a particular scenario. It is my great privilege to be representing the electorate of Deakin in the Parliament of Australia. The day after their party, Scott Morrison then went on to win the leadership contest. He is leading the faction trying to drive the Liberal Party further towards the "right". "I very much doubt that Sukkar can or should remain a minister of the Crown. The department has refused multiple freedom of information requests to release the entire review report after Mr Sukkar made strong representations that release is not authorised. A minister is a position of real power and thus real trust and you cannot have it in the hands of people who abuse it.". 3 min read August 24, 2020 - 12:49AM Take a look at what we're achieving in your suburb. Mitchell Woods (Canterbury) 8. Centre Alliance, represented by Stirling Griff in the Senate and Rebekha Sharkie in the house, want a federal integrity commission with teeth set up sooner rather than later. Before this role, he worked as a Senior Consultant with accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers where he specialised in taxation.. Sukkar echoed the same line by former Treasurer Joe Hockey. 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