Sep 24, 2020 | Latest News
If you meet someone who says they have no regrets, find a new friend. My lingering regret is that I did not use my maiden speech to the Parliament in 1990 to argue the case for the release of Lindy Chamberlain, convicted of killing her baby daughter, Azaria. I had a...Sep 17, 2020 | Latest News
I’ve been feeling a little bit testy this week, I wouldn’t be on my own. I don’t know how each of you are coping at the moment, but coming from a stage 4 lockdown area, I am missing all that we once took for granted. Hugs from friends and family, especially... 
Sep 15, 2020 | Latest News
A mental health hub is planned for Warragul, with the Minister for Health announcing 15 new clinics across Victoria. Local Member for Monash Russell Broadbent welcomed the announcement and encouraged anyone in the community struggling with their mental health, to seek...Sep 10, 2020 | Latest News
Recently my office was contacted by constituents who were advanced in age. They were concerned and anxious. What used to be a simple action for them pre-COVID was now causing stress and anxiety. They needed to return forms to a government department. Previously they...Sep 3, 2020 | Latest News
Eighty years ago this month, one of Australia’s greatest political tragedies and most shameful political cover-ups took place. On the 13th of August 1940 RAAF pilot Flight-Lieutenant Robert E. Hitchcock was one of two army pilots charged with flying a bomber jet to...