Gillard Government fails to listen to small business needs
Following the admission earlier this week that the Prime Minister has failed to meet the new Small Business Commissioner, the Senate Economics Committee has heard that other Ministers and their departments have also failed to consult with the Commissioner on key issues despite principally being appointed as a policy advocate for small business.
The Australian, February 13 2013, Ads go one as date debate rages
In response to questionning from Senator Scott Ryan, the secretary of the Department of Finance and Deregulation said the Government could continue running advertisements at taxpayers’ expense despite the election having been called.
Labor hiding more Greens policy costings
The Gillard Labor Government is spending more time costing and considering Greens policies than first thought.
Small business not on Prime Minister’s radar
The Prime Minister’s own department has admitted Julia Gillard rarely concerns herself with small business issues.
Sky News The Contrarians with Peter Van Onselen, Ed Husic MP and Simon Sheikh
Senator Scott Ryan discussed the mining tax, NDIS funding, the Greens and the Gillard Government’s economic woes on The Contrarians.
Second reading speech – Public Service Amendment Bill 2012/Parliamentary Service Amendment Bill 2012
Senator Scott Ryan spoke in the Senate on the Public Service Amendment Bill 2012 and Parliamentary Service Amendment Bill 2012.
Second reading speech – The Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Improving Electoral Procedure) Bill 2012
Senator Scott Ryan spoke on The Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Improving Electoral Procedure) Bill 2012.
Victorian hospital crisis referred to Senate committee
Senator Scott Ryan is pleased that Gillard Government’s hospital funding shortfall will come under the scrutiny of a Senate committee.
Government tells bureaucrats to fudge
In yet another example of dishonesty, this Labor Government has been exposed instructing bureaucrats to hide the truth from the public.
The Australian Financial Review, January 8 2013, Beware pollies bearing gifts
Senator Scott Ryan warns that as we enter an election year, watch out for politicians making promises they cannot or will not keep.