Alan Padgham

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

We need a future made in Australia, and this is particularly important for agriculture as the price of inputs we source from overseas remain at record high levels.

I asked @MurrayWatt how the Albanese Govt’s National Reconstruction Fund will support the agriculture industry.

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

Today’s news is a bad outcome for Gippsland and Australian manufacturing. A sad day for workers and their families, including the many regional communities that rely on the timber industry.

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

In Question Time today I asked Foreign Minister @SenatorWong to update the Senate on what the Albanese Government is doing to increase pressure on the Iranian government over human rights violations against its own citizens. #auspol

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

Wonderful to address @AFPAonline Gala Dinner.

Forest industries have an important role in Australia’s future, particularly as we focus on using more sustainable products.

I look forward to continuing to advocate for forestry and the regional communities and jobs it supports.

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

Many Australians are looking for a bargain online as Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales continue.

But I took a moment in the Senate this week to reflect on the practices of Amazon – the company has a terrible record on workers’ rights.

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

The reality is that the development of regional industries is essential if we are going to meet our climate goals.

I spoke in the Senate about the role sustainable forest industries will play in mitigating climate change and sustaining livelihoods in the context of COP27.

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

Happy #AgDayAU! 🚜

On the third Friday of November we celebrate one of the backbones of Australia: the ag industry.

We all enjoy the benefits of the world class food & fibre grown in 🇦🇺, whether it’s on our kitchen table or through the economic contribution made by our farmers.

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

The Albanese Gov’t takes our responsibility as part of the Pacific family seriously.

In Question Time yesterday I asked Foreign Minister @SenatorWong what Labor is doing to make Australia a stronger and more influential partner in a very contested world. #auspol

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

The AdBlue market has been extremely volatile in recent times, and it is essential to keeping trucks on our roads and our supply chains moving.

Our investment will boost our sovereign manufacturing capability and protect Australia from external shocks to AdBlue prices. #auspol

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

The timber industry is the economic backbone of many regional communities all across Australia, like Hayfield in Gippsland.

Today I joined Minister for @MurrayWatt and @DarrenChesterMP at ASF, Australia’s leading manufacturer of timber products.

[Fiona Simson @afsnsw]

An extra $10m to support the #Indonesian Government working hard to overcome it’s current #FMD outbreaks. Great announcement thankyou @MurrayWatt and the @AlboMP Government.#RuralPressClub 👍 @NationalFarmers

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

As our national security landscape changes, it is vital that Aust remains positioned to meet our regional security challenges.

I’m honoured to take on this role as chair and look forward to working on meeting our strategic needs and developing our trade relationships. #auspol

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

The Nationals are playing politics with foot-and-mouth disease and the threat it poses.

The Albanese Gov’s response – the most significant in history – is working, and we will continue to work with industry to keep Australia FMD free.

My column in @theweeklytimes today

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

The Nationals are playing politics with the current foot and mouth disease debate and undermining confidence in our agriculture industry.

When pressed on their response they say the @NationalFarmers doesn’t represent farmers. 👀

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

Maintaining confidence in our $80 billion agriculture industry is too important to risk.

The Senate inquiry into foot and mouth disease and varroa mite is in addition to the strongest biosecurity response in Australia's history from the Albanese Government. #auspol #agchatoz

[Fiona Simson @afsnsw]

@MurrayWatt @NationalFarmers 🤷‍♀️😂 He seemed to think we were representative a couple of months ago 🤔 (except when we were pushing for the national bio-security strategy or more $$ for bio-security that is …😉)

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

We need to tackle the skills gap confronting Australia.

The Albanese Labor Gov’t has moved to allocate additional resources to process visas, and a national conversation about our migration system will be an integral part of our jobs summit.

Me in @theheraldsun today. #auspol

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

🙌 #FIFAWorldCup here we come! 🇦🇺⚽️

[SDA Union @SDAunion]

Amazon has settled a case brought by the SDA for allegedly withdrawing a permanent job offer to a labour hire casual after she revealed she was pregnant.

Union membership helps protect you from unsafe workplace practices and discrimination.

https://t.co/vNhELs7NIl

[Senator Raff Ciccone @SenRaffCiccone]

Out in Melbourne’s east supporting a better future with Labor’s campaign in Deakin, Chisholm and Kooyong. Thanks to all the amazing volunteers for helping today. #auspol #AusVotes2022

@MattGreggDeakin @AustralianLabor