Small businesses around Australia are big winners tonight with our small business energy incentive and increase to the $20,000 instant asset write-off passing the Senate this evening. Eligible businesses can now claim these in their 23-24 tax returns. #auspol Australian Labor

Here we go again. The Liberals and the Greens anti-housing alliance have never seen a new home they won’t try and block in Parliament.

Media release Julie Collins: 500 billion reasons to thank Australia’s small businesses on World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/juli…

Today the Liberals and the Greens teamed up in the Senate and voted for higher rents and more homelessness.

Joint media release Anthony Albanese Julie Collins Catherine King MP: New funding to deliver more homes for Australia ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/juli…

To deliver a more competitive and dynamic economy, we're designating CHOICE, the Consumer Action Law Centre & the Council of Small Business to make fast-track complaints to the competition watchdog- so consumers & small businesses get a fair deal ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol

Another new initiative today to help small businesses reduce their bills and emissions with solar, EVs and energy efficiency.

We’re building more homes for the nation, today announcing 80 successful projects under our Housing Support Program. These critical investments in planning will unlock the construction of new homes across the country. For all successful projects, visit bit.ly/4ePWTFu

Media release Julie Collins Government helping to deliver new homes across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/juli…

An honour to be sworn in as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as well as Minister for Small Business. It’s an immense privilege to represent the incredible farmers and small businesses of Australia.

Even the Aurora Australis last night turned out in Green and Gold for our Olympians! Can anyone guess where in Franklin this photo was taken?

We know how important the connections Rex offers are to regional communities. While the airline’s capital city 737 fleet has been grounded, as of this morning, Rex’s services into & out of regional communities are still continuing and no regional communities have lost connection.

Thanks for the catch-up - Australia’s seafood industry is world-class and I’m so excited to be representing it in Government.

It’s a great honour to serve as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and I’m so excited to be taking on this role. As I said on ABC Country Hour, I’m committed to ensuring that we have a robust, sustainable agriculture industry that continues to thrive.

I know that speaking to farmers and their advocates firsthand is the best way to understand the opportunities, and the challenges, in the ag sector. That’s why it was pleasure to speak with Ian Sauer from TasFarmers in Longford today. It was great to chat.

TasFarmers Weekly Wrap - 02 August 2024 youtu.be/H1_h-e0H-nE?si… via YouTube

The Australian Government offers sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Luke Bowen following the sad news of his passing.  He will be missed.