Dec 9, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
On 21 September 2016, I asked the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) to inquire into and report on all aspects of the 2016 Federal Election and related matters. I welcome the interim report which has been tabled by the JSCEM today. The...
Dec 9, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
The Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, has today announced three new appointments to the Australian Electoral Commission. Mr Jeff Pope has been appointed as Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Mr Martyn Hagan has been appointed Australian...
Dec 1, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
I advise that the current and former Parliamentarians’ six-monthly Expenditure Reports (including Parliamentary Overseas Study Travel Reports) are now available on the Department of Finance website.
Nov 16, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Liberal Senator the Hon Scott Ryan has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to reduce congestion and improve travel times in Melbourne’s north-east. As part of the Australian Government’s $1.5 billion Victorian Infrastructure Package, $15 million will be...
Nov 1, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Last Friday, the Special Minister of State wrote to the President of the Senate, Senator the Hon Stephen Parry providing certain information concerning the position of Senator Bob Day. He also wrote to Senator Day regarding this matter. The information relates to...
Oct 11, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
At the July election, the Coalition promised Australians that the issue of same-sex marriage would be put to a public vote as soon as practicable. This is the first time an Australian government of any persuasion has offered a direct path to resolve the question of...
