Labor has initiated a Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media, to inquire into and report on the risk posed to Australia’s democracy by foreign interference through social media platforms – including Facebook, Twitter and WeChat. The rise of ‘fake news’ and misinformation campaigns present a very real and present danger to democracy not only in Australia, but across the globe. We must protect our democracy from malicious foreign actors.  

Vulnerable consumers will be better protected under proposed legislation set to be introduced into Federal Parliament today. The legislation, to be brought forward by Senators Griff and McAllister, will amend the National Consumer Credit Protection Act (2009) to toughen laws around payday loans and consumer leases to protect Australian families. Almost one million households are now utilising payday loan schemes, leaving many struggling financially due to high fees and interest rates of up to 400 per cent.

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ABC RADIO NATIONAL BREAKFAST
MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2019

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PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA
MONDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2019 

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TELEVISION INTERVIEW
ABC CAPITAL HILL
MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2019

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SKY NEWS
TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2019

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SKY NEWS
THURSDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2019

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SKY NEWS
THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019

Evidence provided today at the Senate Economic Legislation Committee’s public hearing clearly shows that the government’s proposed Superannuation Amnesty Bill will do nothing to address the systemic issue of non-payment or underpayment of super or support workers who have had their superannuation stolen by unscrupulous employers.