This is just another example of the shady looking character Sukkar is. If you're 35 or younger, you may never own your own home!! It is alleged the scheme began in mid-2017. Sukkar was seeking to install Peter Dutton as PM. Crossbench MPs are renewing their push for a federal integrity watchdog with the kind of powers to investigate further allegations about Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkars faction misusing taxpayer resources to strengthen his political power base. They claimed it was advocating lighter sentences for terrorists as part of 'ideological experiments'. Please try again later. When Sukkar became the minister responsible for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), he refused to meet with, or reappoint the then head of the ACNC Susan Pascoe. Were working to restore it. A politicalpamphlet designed by Mr Pham at Mr Sukkar's office's request. This is all an attempt to stifle criticism of Sukkar and government policy. THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT [], THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, [], THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP Shadow Minister for Social Services Shadow Minister for NDIS Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister []. Michael Rowland: Thanks for coming on board. told the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. Michael Sukkar MP Address: 5/602 Whitehorse Road Mitcham VIC 3132 Phone: (03) 9874 1711 Postal Address: PO Box 232 Mitcham, VIC 3132. sign up to michael's eNewsletter. 1 hour ago. She said his office had separately paid for the printing and that she had later reimbursed the office. The review, which heard from multiple former and current staff members, had not found any breach or improper conduct. This time, it's alleged that the member for Deakin used his office electorate budget to contract one of his best friends as a graphic designer between 2016 and 2018, and instructed him to create a range of political smear materials to solicit party donations- an action in breach of . A former Judge has even labelled the fund as "corruption". Im very proud of this outstanding local business [], Great to catch up for a coffee with Cr Prue Cutts, Deputy Mayor for Whitehorse Council at one of our []. Mr Pham's LinkedIn account shows he worked in full-time roles for a real estate advertising company during the same period that Mr Sukkar has said Mr Pham worked "as a casual Electorate Officer in the Deakin Electorate Office". FB TW MAIL LN. 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MICHAEL CLARKE: The Federal Government has revealed the final plans for a $10 billion insurance pool for northern Australia which aims to improve affordability and availability of insurance in flood and cyclone prone areas. In separate decisions, published on Tuesday, the Finance Department cleared both of any wrongdoing. Prime Minister Scott Morrison brushed off questions about the latest allegations. Someone in his own branch leaked to the media the now infamous "termite crushing" audio in 2018 allowing us to see the real "behind the scenes" Michael Sukkar. He instead followed his political master Tony Abbott out of the House of Representatives. Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at the cricket. Browse Michael Sukkar news, research and analysis from The Conversation Michael Sukkar - News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation - page 1 Menu Close The people of Deakin need to put Shady Sukkar last at the coming federal election. Sukkar claimed in Parliament that work had started, and that they were fully funded - which may have been a porkie. This was undertaken by Ashurst before they were engaged as an independent reviewer for each Review, the spokesman said. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. The investigation that cleared them of misusing taxpayer-funded staff was undertaken by a law firm Sukkar used to work for. 29 May 2019 - 23 May 2022. Funding for Indigenous programs has been a yoyo. An electorate office budget can be used to pay for mailouts to local residents and to assist a minister to conduct parliamentary business. Sukkar's parliamentary biography says: "Prior to entering the Parliament, Michael Sukkar spent seven years working as a lawyer with the firm, Ashurst Australia (then known as Blake Dawson. [4][5], In 2005 Sukkar worked as a taxation consultant at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Sukkar and the Liberals are trying it again for the 2022 election, expanding their schemes which experts predict will only make housing even MORE unaffordable. The ministers employment with Ashurst prior to entering parliament has been publicly listed on the official Parliament House website and his personal website since his election, he said. Greg Hunt is one of three Turnbull government ministers ordered to appear before Victorias Supreme Court on Friday. No wonder Sukkar was the worst housing minister we've had. Activities that may have been in breach of federal laws. It turns out that all the schemes have likely contributed to increased prices and inflation, making housing more expensive for the average Aussie. It was only after the Victorian Supreme Court gave the three a second chance to apologise that they did. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and former federal minister Kevin Andrews have been cleared of wrongly using taxpayer-funded resources for branch-stacking. Where is the justice for the taxpayers of Deakin? Other Liberals have also expressed concern with the shady looking activities of Sukkar and his electoral office. Chief executive officer,Averda December 4, 2017 July 7, 2021. by . On Monday night, the party's powerful administrative committee met for a specially-convened meeting to address evidence of alleged impropriety published by this masthead. Then you'll be having the kids staying around. CEO,Averda December 5, 2018 July 7, 2021. by Staff Writer December 5, 2018 July 7, 2021. [20] However, Scott Morrison defeated both figures, becoming Prime Minister leaving Sukkar on the back benches. Mr Sukkar also employed factional operatives, including Mr Bastiaan's wife Stephanie, in his own office as electorate officers. For some MP's there was a clear moral position. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods. Money was abruptly pulled from programs that funded community legal centres and womens shelters. Thanks to the East Ringwood Cricket Club for a great day. This was to be done by using electorate officers to engage in political recruiting activities. What if you can't afford to help your kids? The court hadn't yet reached a decision on the case. In text messages sent by Mr Sukkar, he savaged Senator Hume over a Facebook post about juggling politics and parenthood. Connect via Twitter or email. The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act ("TCHRA") was enacted to "provide for the execution of the policies of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its subsequent amendments." Homepage; Electorate Suburbs. Perhaps not out of any genuine remorse - as they would have apologised straight away. Assistant minister Tim Wilson suggested the governments revised version of the legislation, yet to be made public, was stronger than previously proposed. [5] In 2013, he expressed support for the school chaplaincy program at an Australian Christian Lobby forum. The government intends to put its updated model for a commonwealth integrity commission to Parliament in the final sitting fortnight of the year, with one frontbencher flagging changes to strengthen the original proposal. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar reportedly used taxpayer funds to employ a close friend to, among other things, design political smear files, and protests have erupted in the US state of Wisconsin after police shot yet another black man. What if you don't have rich parents? Protesters filmed themselves hurling vile abuse at one high-profile Australian as they left a moving state memorial service for Olivia Newton-John. Stay up-to-date by signing up to receive Michaels eNewsletter. Posted 2/24/2023 1:00 AM. There is a housing crises in Australia and growing homelessness. I have worked closely with Senator Hume in the last three years since both becoming ministers in the Treasury portfolio, where she has done an outstanding job.. BREAKING NEWS: Officials have let the cat out of the bag - there is no difference between the Cashless Debit Card and the Government's new 'SmartCard'. Sukkar echoed the same line by former Treasurer Joe Hockey. Liberal MP Michael Sukkar was leading by a wafer-thin margin of just 55 votes in the outer-suburban seat of Deakin as the postal . I have never authorised my staff to undertake activities contrary to applicable policies and guidelines, when they are being paid to serve the constituents of the Deakin electorate, Mr Sukkar said. Shame that it's our money. An investigation by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) into the car parks found that, The departments approach to identifying and selecting commuter car park projects for funding commitment was not appropriate. But because of the realisation that if convicted they would lose their seats. Charlie Lewis Nov 08, 2021 3 Share Mr Sukkar was caught on tape in secret recording plotting with a controversial Victorian powerbroker Michael Bastiaan in the program. Ultimately, whether to investigate a matter would be a decision for the CIC and would depend on all of the available facts, he said. It was reported that Michael Sukkar seemingly endorsed a memo that outlined a scheme to build a stronger Sukkar-controlled faction from inside the electoral office of Kevin Andrews. A report broadcast on the 60 Minutes program has accused Federal MP Michael Sukkar and Victorian MP Marcus Bastiaan of plotting to remove sitting MPs and being involved in a branch stacking operation. Michael Sven Sukkar (born 11 September 1981) is an Australian politician who served as the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing from 2019, and as the Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing from 2020. MP Michael Sukkar with The Babes Project team following the federal funding announcement. Mr Sukkar did not respond to questions about whether his office directed Mr Pham to design material for Deakin 200 Club fundraisers or any smear sheets. [6] Sukkar later advocated for defibrillators when elected to parliament. Good to be with you. It was reported that emails from Sukkar's private parliamentary address showed that he was briefed several times about the scheme. Mitchell Brophy (Canberra) 10. Mr Sukkar has apologised to Senator Hume. Now I think that most people agree that JobKeeper did save so many jobs, it did save so many businesses. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage Sukkar has been a member of the House of Representatives since September 2013, representing the Division of Deakin in Victoria for the Liberal Party. This helps reduce the burden on the state. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar was reportedly well aware of the misuse of taxpayer money to boost his faction's power, and a group of state and territory level governments plan to join forces in order to achieve net zero. Two senior federal Liberals have been cleared of wrongly using taxpayer-funded staff for party political purposes after factional opponents tried to destroy their careers. It was based on an examination of departmental records and written statements from Mr Sukkar. Mr Sukkar defended giving his close friend work due to his "skill set and performance" as a designer. If the government are keen to get legislation through, and they know that Labor and the Greens will oppose, they often will engage the crossbench early. When you see the amount of homeless people around Eastland, Costco, Ringwood Lake Park, you have to ask why Sukkar can't even pretend to care about this issue. He secured $2 million of federal funds to build a pavilion for the Heathmont Jets Junior Football Club at Heatherdale Reserve, Mitcham. [2][3] He completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University in 2004 and Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne in 2010. [14], In June 2017 Sukkar, Greg Hunt, and Alan Tudge faced the possibility of prosecution for contempt of court after criticising a court's sentencing of terrorists. As I have publicly stated, I will vote in the parliament in accordance with the majority view of Australians."[1]. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. A Melbourne-based Chinese businessman who has aligned himself to prominent Liberal Party MPs is facing deportation after being assessed by ASIO as a national security risk, an ABC investigation can reveal. Mr Sukkar ceased working for Ashurst (then known as Blake Dawson Waldron) in 2013.. He's tried to make it "no big deal". "Australians have had their say and, of course, the parliament should respect the result. If he breaks one promise, what other promises does he not intend on keeping? Office details Connect Electorate details. To add insult to injury, taxpayers are footing the bill to have Sukkar defend against a defamation action; but we don't know who is suing him or why. It is therefore arrogant and hypocritical of Michael Sukkar to think he is above the law and arrogantly ignore it for his own political purposes. View from The Hill: Peter Dutton Labors, Government calls for release of costings as Labor unveils trustscrackdown, Explainer: why three government ministers might face contempt of courtcharges. It was great to be with our community at the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Lantern Festival. He is not alleged to have been actively involved in stacking Liberal branches, but the reports allege he benefited from it. If there is any new information, no doubt that will be referred again to the finance department.. Questioned as to why he was hired by Mr Sukkar, Mr Pham said: "I think I'd rather you speak straight to Michael about that." The 'Bank of Mum and Dad' is now the FIFTH largest lender in the country. Ashurst told the Guardian it took its responsibilities seriously and acted in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and conduct at all times. The media outlets' report, on Sunday, alleged, using leaked personal correspondence, that Sukkar's best friend, younger brother and factional supporters were paid by taxpayers for . It's been a long held view of conservative politicians that charities should be supported in their work. I think the party is very enthusiastic about our candidate in Aston and very pleased with someone whos going to be a great champion for that community, he told Sky News Austalia. Not the version from his slick glossy pamphlets. 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