Statement about Senator Murray Watt
In an interview with Ben Fordham on the 2GB breakfast program this morning, Senator Murray Watt misrepresented the abhorrent and offensive statement he made about… Read More »Statement about Senator Murray Watt
Labor must come clean on maternity services for our region
The closure of Epworth Geelong’s maternity unit is a very dark day for our community. I want to thank the magnificent midwives, nurses, doctors, specialists,… Read More »Labor must come clean on maternity services for our region
NAPLAN testing begins but will it make the grade?
Shadow Minister for Education, Sarah Henderson, has wished Australian students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 all the best with their NAPLAN tests, an… Read More »NAPLAN testing begins but will it make the grade?
Deakin University’s world-first campus in India
I welcome the announcement that Deakin University will become the first university in the world to open a teaching campus in India. Congratulations to Deakin,… Read More »Deakin University’s world-first campus in India
Academic freedom crucial at Australian Universities
Statement to The Australian newspaper Please find below my statement to The Australian newspaper following a decision by the Council and Executive of the University… Read More »Academic freedom crucial at Australian Universities
Sharri, Sky News, 8 March 2023
Sharri Markson: The University of Melbourne on Tuesday said its governing council and executive will support the Yes position in the referendum. This is a controversial… Read More »Sharri, Sky News, 8 March 2023
Coalition’s Economic Accelerator initiative a game changer for Australian universities
Shadow Minister for Education, Senator Sarah Henderson, has welcomed the passing of legislation today to establish the Australia’s Economic Accelerator Program, a game changing $1.6… Read More »Coalition’s Economic Accelerator initiative a game changer for Australian universities
Labor’s failed economic plan a key focus of cost of living inquiry
With submissions to the Parliament’s cost of living inquiry closing this week, I am calling on local residents, small businesses and other organisations impacted by… Read More »Labor’s failed economic plan a key focus of cost of living inquiry