Feb 8, 2018 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
I have received a letter of resignation from Senator the Hon George Brandis QC as a Senator for Queensland. The resignation takes effect immediately. I have written to the Governor of Queensland to inform him of this vacancy, which will be filled in accordance...
Jan 25, 2018 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
I have received a letter of resignation from Senator Sam Dastyari as a Senator for New South Wales. The resignation takes effect immediately. I will shortly be writing to the Governor of New South Wales to inform him of this vacancy, which will be filled in...
Nov 14, 2017 | Homepage, Media, Transcripts
Topics: Senate Presidency, Senate E&O … SABRA LANE: Presiding over it all was Scott Ryan in his new job and he joins us now, Scott Ryan, good morning and welcome. Congratulations. SENATOR SCOTT RYAN: Good morning Sabra, thanks for having me. ...
Nov 3, 2017 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
I wish to correct erroneous reports regarding the arrangements around possible debts for parliamentarians ruled ineligible by the High Court. Consistent with previous cases, where the High Court has ruled a parliamentarian ineligible, consideration will be...
Nov 2, 2017 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
The Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, has today announced a new appointment at the Australian Electoral Commission. Warwick Austin has been appointed the Australian Electoral Officer for New South Wales. Mr Austin is currently the...
Oct 31, 2017 | Homepage, Media, Transcripts
Topics: Possible debts for ineligible parliamentarians, GetUp!, complaints about banking and financial services, closure of Manus Island E&OE … KIEREN GILBERT: Let’s go now to the Special Minister of State Scott Ryan. A few things to touch on today...