May 10, 2012 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Here we have it again: another year, another increase in borrowings; another year, yet more put on the national credit card. Year after year, in all my time here, we have seen government ministers come in here and make devout promises, putting their hand on the Bible...
May 10, 2012 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Senator Scott Ryan said the Budget was a major disappointment for the residents of Melbourne Ports. “This year’s Budget demonstrates no plan to build a stronger economy, repay debt or create secure jobs,” Senator Ryan, the patron senator for Melbourne Ports, said....
May 10, 2012 | Homepage, Newsletters
Wayne Swan delivered his fifth budget, and again, we are seeing a further increase in debt. Through accounting tricks and shuffling money between months and years, the Treasurer is making a false claim about having turned around his record of debt and deficit. Labor’s...
Apr 30, 2012 | Homepage, Media, News Clippings
Questions posed by Senator Scott Ryan during Additional Estimates in February have shown spending at the Australian Public Service Commission is increasing, at the same time as the Government is calling for a four per cent efficiency dividend. The increased spending...
Apr 19, 2012 | Homepage, Media, Newsletters
10 weeks till the carbon tax My colleagues and I have been out and about in the lead up to the federal budget, telling the truth about the Australian economy. I joined Tony Abbott and Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science Sophie Mirabella at the...
Apr 18, 2012 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Together with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, Senator Scott Ryan toured Modern Baking Company in Broadmeadows on Wednesday morning, as employees baked Anzac biscuits in time for Anzac Day next week. Senator Scott Ryan, the patron senator for Calwell, held discussions...