A Stronger Australia
Australia should be a country where hard work pays off, families thrive, and people feel secure in their future. But right now, many Australians are struggling—working harder to stay broke. Labor & Liberal have had their chance to fix it, now its up to us.
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Investing in our people is key to building a stronger, more self-reliant nation. By backing homegrown businesses, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge research, we can create secure local jobs, reduce our dependence on overseas supply chains, and ensure our economy thrives well into the future. Australia has the talent and potential—we just need leaders with the courage to believe in it and invest accordingly. It's time we back Aussie brains, Aussie skills, and Aussie-made solutions.
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Title: Making Big Corporations Pay Their Fair Share
For too long, multinational corporations have profited off the backs of Australians while paying next to nothing in tax. They exploit loopholes, stash profits offshore, and benefit from a political system too weak or too complicit to stop them.
That ends here.
Our tax reform policy is about closing the gaps, cracking down on dodgy accounting, and making sure the biggest players finally contribute to the country they profit from.
1. Public Country-by-Country Reporting
Shine a light on where profits are made and where they disappear.
Mandate public disclosure of revenue, profits, and taxes paid in every country where multinationals operate.
Force transparency so Australians can see who's paying their share — and who's not.
2. Close Tax Loopholes & Offshore Havens
No more hiding profits in Bermuda or Singapore while raking it in from Aussie workers.
Crack down on profit-shifting schemes that funnel billions out of Australia.
Limit interest deductions and royalty payments to related foreign entities.
Enforce economic substance tests for multinationals claiming to operate from low-tax jurisdictions.
3. Minimum Effective Corporate Tax Rate
A floor, not a loophole.
Introduce a national 15% minimum tax rate on all large corporations, regardless of what tricks they use.
Ensure that even those with creative accountants still pay something real.
4. Tax Big Tech and Digital Giants
They use our roads, our laws, our people — it’s time they paid for it.
Implement a digital services tax on revenue earned in Australia by tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Google, and Apple.
Prevent revenue leakage from digital platforms that shift profits to no-tax jurisdictions.
5. Resource Super Profits Tax
If you're making billions off our minerals, you can afford to give some back.
Reintroduce a super profits tax on mining and energy companies earning windfall profits.
Ring-fence the revenue for national infrastructure, housing, and essential services.
6. Boost ATO Funding and Powers
The ATO can’t fight multibillion-dollar tax dodgers with a slingshot.
Increase funding to the Australian Taxation Office to investigate corporate tax avoidance.
Give the ATO stronger legal tools to prosecute evasive multinationals.
7. Ban Corporate Political Donations
You shouldn't be able to buy your way out of the tax system.
End the influence of major corporations on public policy by banning political donations from large companies and industry lobbyists.
Tanya's Bottom Line:
If you want to do business in Australia, pay your fair share. No more free rides for multinationals while everyday Aussies foot the bill.
Independent for Parramatta
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Who's Australia Really Working For? Mining, Money, and the Quiet Betrayal
Australia is one of the richest nations on Earth when it comes to natural resources. Yet somehow, we’re one of the worst at holding onto the wealth that comes from them.
Take mining, for example. Over 86% of the sector is foreign-owned, and the Australian public only sees about 5 cents in every dollar it generates through tax. Meanwhile, everyday Australians are being taxed on wages, groceries, petrol, super, small business and more. It doesn’t add up. And more and more people are starting to ask: why would any government agree to such a terrible deal?
Here are the possibilities. None of them look good.
1. Regulatory Capture: When Industry Writes the Rules
The mining industry doesn’t just operate in Australia — it often operates through the government. This is called regulatory capture, where the industry being regulated has so much influence it basically calls the shots.
Mining lobbyists spend millions each year wooing politicians.
Former ministers conveniently pop up on mining boards after leaving office.
Policies magically land in favour of companies, not communities.
Take a look at the revolving door: former Deputy PM Mark Vaile is now Chair of Whitehaven Coal. Gary Gray, former Resources Minister, moved into resource sector roles after leaving politics. Brian Burke, once WA Premier, spent years weaving between public office and private mining interests.
No brown envelopes necessary when the whole system's already working in your favour.
2. Short-Term Thinking: Politics Before Patriotism
Governments love a good headline. Jobs! Growth! Investment! And in chasing that, they often trade away long-term national wealth for short-term political sugar hits.
Approvals rushed through for a pre-election media pop.
Royalties kept laughably low to balance next year's budget.
Zero vision for what comes after the boom.
Not criminal. Just cowardly.
3. Cronyism & Quiet Deals: No Cameras, Just Contracts
You won’t always find a smoking gun, but you will find smoke. Lots of it.
Companies getting sweetheart deals like it's a corporate Valentine's Day.
Environmental red tape "accidentally" shredded.
Donors getting fast-tracked while communities wait.
It's not corruption in a trench coat. It's legalised favouritism — and the rest of us pay the price.
4. Political Donations: Influence for Sale, No Receipt Needed
In 2023 alone, mining companies donated more than $2 million to Australian political parties. That’s not charity. That’s investment — and trust me, they expect a return.
Big donors don’t queue with the rest of us. They walk straight into the room and help rewrite the agenda.
All perfectly legal. All completely undemocratic.
So, Is the Government Corrupt?
Not always in the criminal sense. But in the systemic, moral, and democratic sense? You bet.
When billion-dollar foreign companies walk off with the profits from our land, and we’re left scrambling to pay rent or buy lettuce — something's rotten. And it's not just in Canberra.
What Needs to Change?
A sovereign wealth fund that actually serves the people
Transparent, enforceable royalty and tax reform
Real rules around political donations
An anti-corruption commission with a backbone
Leaders who work for Australia, not for their LinkedIn next gig
Australia doesn’t need to be Saudi Arabia. But we do need to grow a spine and start putting our people first.
We’re not a poor country. We’re a badly governed one.
And it’s time we flipped the script.
Tanya
Independent for Parramatta
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Australia’s security must be self-reliant, strategic, and forward-thinking, while utilising our own resources & creating jobs for Aussies.
Our defence policy should protect our nation from modern threats, support regional stability, and ensure smarter spending. This policy outlines a practical, cost-effective, and future-focused approach to national defence.
Building a Self-Reliant and Modern Defence Force
Strengthen Australian Defence Manufacturing – Invest in local production of missiles, drones, and advanced technology to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and create Australian jobs.
Prioritise Cybersecurity & AI Warfare – Expand capabilities in cyber defence, AI-driven intelligence, and electronic warfare to counter digital threats.
Smarter Defence Spending – Ensure defence projects are cost-effective, transparent, and prioritised based on national security needs. No more costly delays and waste.
Enhance Naval and Air Power – Focus on submarines, fast attack vessels, and unmanned surface ships rather than large traditional warships. Invest in missile and drone deterrence rather than outdated naval fleets.
Smarter Defence Spending & Economic Growth
Stop Unnecessary Spending on Outdated Programs – Redirect funding towards effective, modern defence strategies rather than over-budget legacy projects.
Develop Sovereign Fuel & Energy Resilience – Secure long-term fuel reserves and alternative energy solutions to support defence operations.
Support Defence Industry Growth in Regional Areas – Expand defence industry hubs outside major cities to boost employment and regional economic resilience.
Retain Strategic Resources for Domestic Defence Production – Australia must reserve a portion of its iron ore, rare earth minerals, and other key resources to manufacture its own jets, missiles, and military equipment, ensuring we are not supplying other nations with the means to outgun us.
Strengthening Regional Partnerships & A Balanced Approach
Maintain Australia’s Sovereignty – Australia must be strong enough to defend itself and protect its interests while maintaining regional stability.
Expand Engagement with Pacific & Southeast Asian Partners – Strengthen ties with Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Pacific Island nations for mutual security and economic cooperation.
AUKUS & QUAD, But On Our Terms – These alliances should enhance, not dictate, Australia’s defence strategy. We must ensure our national interests come first.
Defending Australia from Modern Threats
Cybersecurity as a Top Priority – Strengthen cyber defences against hacking, disinformation campaigns, and digital infrastructure attacks.
Join the Army of Nerds – Cyber Defence Warriors – With modern conflicts increasingly fought in cyberspace, Australia must cultivate a highly skilled force of cybersecurity professionals to defend against digital threats, counter misinformation, and protect national infrastructure. It’s time to mobilise our best minds, not just our biggest weapons.
Border Security That’s Fair & Firm – Prevent criminal networks from exploiting migration pathways while maintaining Australia’s humanitarian commitments.
Emergency Response & Disaster Preparedness – Expand ADF capabilities to support national disasters like bushfires and floods, ensuring faster response times.
Community Engagement & National Resilience
Expand Defence Reserves & Civil Defence Training – Provide more training opportunities for civilians and former ADF personnel to contribute to national security.
Voluntary National Service Pathways – Introduce optional programs for young Australians to gain experience in defence, emergency response, and cybersecurity.
Better Veteran Support & Workforce Transition – Ensure veterans receive housing, mental health support, and employment pathways after their service.
Managing the US-Australia Defence Relationship
While Australia remains committed to its alliance with the United States, it must also ensure defence decisions prioritise national interests. Key strategies include:
· Reaffirming Alliance Commitments While Strengthening Independence – Australia will continue to support AUKUS and QUAD, but focus on sovereign defence capabilities to reduce over-reliance on US military assets.
· Negotiating Better Defence Agreements – Push for fairer technology transfers, more cost-effective procurement deals, and greater autonomy in defence projects.
· Preventing Economic & Political Pressure – Avoid being overly dependent on US contractors, ensuring Australian-made solutions are prioritised for both economic and security benefits.
· Strengthening Regional Partnerships – Expand cooperation with Pacific and Southeast Asian allies to build a security framework that complements, but does not solely rely on, US military strategy.
Implementation Plan
To ensure this policy is implemented effectively, the following steps would be taken:
· Audit Current Defence Spending – Conduct a full review of existing defence contracts to identify wasteful spending and reallocate resources to higher-priority projects.
· Invest in Australian Defence Manufacturing – Provide incentives for local defence industry growth, ensuring more military assets are built in Australia.
· Cybersecurity & AI Taskforce – Establish a dedicated taskforce to enhance Australia’s cyber defences and AI-driven military capabilities.
· Fuel & Energy Resilience Strategy – Secure long-term fuel reserves and alternative energy solutions to reduce reliance on international suppliers.
· Retain Critical Resources for Australian Defence Production – Implement regulations to ensure a strategic percentage of Australia’s iron ore, rare earth minerals, and other defence-essential materials remain in-country for domestic manufacturing.
· Strengthen Regional Diplomacy – Work closely with Pacific and Southeast Asian nations to enhance security partnerships while maintaining Australia’s independence.
· Expand Civil Defence Programs – Increase opportunities for civilians to contribute to national security through defence reserves and voluntary training.
· Veteran Support & Workforce Transition – Strengthen programs that assist veterans in transitioning to civilian careers, ensuring they receive the support they deserve.
· Transparent Reporting & Public Accountability – Implement regular reporting mechanisms to ensure defence spending is aligned with national security priorities and economic growth.
Conclusion
Australia’s defence strategy must be strong, smart, and self-sufficient. We need a modern approach to national security, focusing on self-reliance, regional stability, and protecting against emerging threats. With smart spending, better planning, and stronger partnerships, we can build a safer and more secure Australia—without unnecessary waste or political games.
Australia deserves better. Let’s get this right.
SUPPORT FOR MEN
Seven men each day are taking their own lives. These are our brothers, fathers and sons. I am deeply committed to standing up for men’s issues, starting with equal parenting rights and better support for mental health. Too many fathers are pushed to the sidelines after separation, despite wanting to be active, loving parents. I believe in a system that values shared parenting and recognises the emotional toll family breakdowns has on men. By pushing for fairer family law and increased mental health resources tailored to men, I’ll fight to give dads the support, respect, and voice they deserve.
My vision for family law reform is to create a system that treats fathers fairly, recognises their equal role in their children’s lives, and protects them from false allegations and manipulative tactics. Every child deserves the love of both parents, and every father deserves a fair go in court.
Family Law Reform – Protecting Children, Ending Parental Alienation
Australia’s family law system is broken. It’s failing the very people it’s meant to protect — our children — and tearing families apart through delays, bias, and bureaucratic indifference.
At the heart of the crisis is parental alienation — a form of psychological abuse where one parent manipulates a child into rejecting the other without cause. It’s disturbingly common, emotionally devastating, and yet still brushed aside by the very institutions meant to intervene.
We need urgent, unapologetic reform that puts kids first and restores balance to a deeply flawed system.
1. Legal Recognition of Parental Alienation as Abuse
A child’s right to both parents must be protected — and using a child as a weapon should be treated as abuse.
Legally recognise parental alienation in family law as a form of psychological harm.
Mandate the family courts to investigate signs of alienation during proceedings.
2. Equal Shared Parenting as the Default Starting Point
Children deserve the love and guidance of both parents — unless there’s clear evidence to the contrary.
Enshrine a rebuttable presumption of 50/50 shared parenting.
Shift the burden of proof onto those seeking to limit access without genuine cause.
3. Fast-Track Dispute Resolution & Court Access
Time lost is connection lost. Every delay widens the gap between parent and child.
Prioritise urgent interim parenting arrangements for alienated parents.
Create specialist fast-track court lists for high-conflict or alienation-related cases.
4. Mandatory Accountability for False Allegations
The system must protect real victims — not enable strategic lies.
Introduce consequences for knowingly false or malicious claims.
Require independent investigations before drastic interim decisions are made.
5. National Awareness & Early Intervention
Alienation starts long before court. Let’s catch it early.
Launch a nationwide awareness campaign.
Train frontline professionals to recognise and act on early signs.
6. Child-Centred Mental Health Support
Kids need more than court orders — they need healing.
Fund family reunification therapy and specialised counselling.
Require early therapeutic support before complete estrangement sets in.
7. Independent Family Court Oversight & Transparency
No more operating behind closed doors.
Create an independent watchdog to oversee family court conduct and case outcomes.
Require public reporting on system failures, delays, and outcomes where children lose contact.
8. Mandatory Qualifications for Family Report Writers & ICLs
No more underqualified “experts” influencing life-changing outcomes.
National standards and accreditation for ICLs and family consultants.
Public register with transparency and complaint pathways.
9. Presumption Against Delays
Inaction is harm. Delay is damage.
Enforce strict timeframes for parenting matters.
Penalise tactics designed to delay or obstruct court outcomes.
10. Reform Legal Aid Access & Representation Equity
Justice shouldn’t be based on who can afford a better lawyer.
Equal access to legal aid in parenting disputes.
End the systemic imbalance where one parent is left to fight alone.
11. Education for Judges on Family Dynamics
Understanding alienation isn’t optional — it’s essential.
Mandatory, ongoing training in family systems, trauma, and coercive control.
Specialist judges and dedicated streams for complex parenting and alienation cases.
12. Reunification Enforcement Mechanisms
Court orders mean nothing if they’re not enforced.
Fund reunification programs with legal backing.
Schedule “follow-up hearings” to monitor and enforce parenting orders — especially in alienation cases.
Bottom Line:
No child should grow up thinking half their family simply vanished. No good parent should be erased by a bitter ex or ignored by a broken court. No good parent should be erased by a bitter ex or ignored by a broken court. It’s time to end the silence, confront the system’s failures, and fight for a family law system that genuinely puts children first.
Independent for Parramatta
Not a politician. One of you.
Common Sense Policies
Politics should be about results, not just talk.
I believe in policies based on logic, evidence, and what actually works for the community - not party ideology. Woke started as awareness of injustice — particularly around race, gender, and inequality.
But over time, it’s come to describe a political and cultural mindset where:
Language is policed to extremes
People are punished for opinions that don’t follow a narrow ideology
Institutions and governments prioritise identity over outcomes
Common sense is replaced by ideology
To me, ‘woke’ isn’t about being inclusive — it’s about overreach. I support fairness, I support respect.
But when we’re told men can have babies, that children should be taught radical ideology over reading, or that women’s spaces no longer matter — that’s not inclusion. That’s ideology gone mad.
People are struggling to pay their bills, find housing, and get mental health support — and we’ve got governments funding genderless language guidelines and drag story time in public schools or gender affirming surgery.
I think Australians are over it.
I know I am.
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Bring Down Energy Costs
We’ll push for a cap on corporate profits in essential services like electricity and gas, and demand transparency around wholesale pricing. No more letting energy companies rake in billions while pensioners sit in the cold. We’ll also fast-track local energy projects — solar, storage, and microgrids — to make us less reliant on international markets.Housing You Can Actually Afford
We’ll stop land banking by developers and prioritise building affordable, accessible homes — not more luxury apartments for investors. Foreign ownership of residential property needs tighter limits, and we’ll use vacant government land for real public housing, not press conferences.Cut the Waste, Not the Essentials
We’ll redirect wasteful spending on consultants, woke rebranding exercises, and paper-pushing bureaucracy into the services that actually help people — health, housing, and mental health. You shouldn’t be paying for reports no one reads while you’re on a payment plan for groceries.Make Big Business Pay Their Share
We’ll close the tax loopholes that let multinational companies make billions here while paying next to nothing. If everyday Aussies have to budget to the dollar, so should the corporations profiting off them.My Promise:
No spin. No excuses. Just real-world action to bring prices down, make housing fair again, and stop governments from blowing your money while you struggle to make ends meet.
Vote 1 Tanya Quinn
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Owning a home used to be the Australian dream — now it’s a cruel joke for most young people, single parents, and hard-working families. Rents are exploding, first home buyers are being catfished into debt traps.
The major parties created this crisis — and they keep making it worse. We’re not here to tinker. We’re here to fix it.
Our Housing Affordability Plan
Use-It-or-Lose-It Rules for Developers
Big developers are sitting on land, pushing up prices by choking supply. We’ll enforce use-it-or-lose-it timeframes — if you’re approved to build and you stall, you lose the permit. Simple.Tax Reform for Property Investors
We’ll crack down on negative gearing abuse and tighten loopholes that give investors a leg-up over families. First homes should be for people to live in — not profit from.Public Land for Public Good
We’ll audit underused government land and get it building affordable, community-first housing — not sold off to mates for developer deals.Stop Foreign Ownership of Residential Homes
We’ll put the brakes on foreign entities and shell companies snapping up Australian homes. Local buyers should come first. Always.Crack Down on Rent Exploitation
We’ll push for rental caps tied to wage growth and inflation, not landlord greed. Housing is a human need — not a casino chip.End the $1.5M “Affordable” Delusion
Under Labor’s plan, a first homebuyer in Sydney can buy a $1.5 million home with a 5% deposit. That’s not affordability — that’s a lifetime of debt. We’ll focus on building homes people can actually afford.My Promise:
We don’t need more band-aids. We need bold, local-first action that brings prices down, gets people into homes, and treats housing like shelter — not a stock market.
Vote 1 Tanya Quinn
Not a politician. One of you.
No More Delays
No More Excuses
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I am committed to rebuilding the NDIS for us—the Disability Community.
This includes participants and their families, clinicians, providers, and everyone who is fed up with the nonsense: the wasted money, inefficient systems, and decisions that defy logic or fairness.
Having worked in the sector for years as CEO of disability providers and as the Director of a company delivering NDIS services, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact of these failures.
This frustration drives my determination to deliver a system that works for the people it was designed to serve.
NDIS is A System That Wastes Millions and Fails the People It Was Meant to Help.
More than half a billion dollars of taxpayer money has been spent on medical and allied health reports under the NDIS — many of which were never even read. Let that sink in.
People did the right thing: they followed the process, got assessments the agency requested, and trusted the system to deliver support. And yet, decisions were made without even considering the evidence.
The result? Some participants are drowning in overservicing, while others are left dangerously underfunded and neglected.
The human cost is enormous. Lives have been stalled, families shattered, and trust eroded.
Meanwhile, the CEO remains in her position, untouched by the consequences of this staggering inefficiency. This is more than just a bureaucratic failure — it's a system that’s draining taxpayer dollars while failing the people it was designed to serve.
The agency likes to point the finger at a handful of “rogue providers” — but the truth is, their own system incentivises bad practice. It creates conflict of interest and rewards those who exploit the chaos.
It’s a convenient smokescreen to distract from the real issue: the broken internal processes and catastrophic waste happening within the agency itself. Meanwhile, the CEO remains in her position, untouched by the consequences of this failure.
This is more than just bureaucratic rot — it’s a system bleeding taxpayers dry while failing the people it was built to support.
The Problem
Overreliance on Formal Processes
Strained Relationships
Time and Resource Drain
Poor Participant Outcomes
A Better Way: Compassionate Conversations
Empower Frontline Staff
Adopt Early Intervention Practices
Streamline Dispute Resolution
Build Trust Through Communication
Benefits of Compassionate Engagement
Reduced Administrative Costs
Faster Resolutions
Improved Participant Satisfaction
Better Outcomes
Commitment to Change
Rebuilding the NDIS means moving away from a system that prioritizes rigid processes over people. By focusing on compassionate conversations and participant-centered solutions, we can eliminate unnecessary waste, foster trust, and ensure the system works better for everyone it serves.
Policy Pillars to Rebuild the NDIS
Streamline Application and Review Processes
Simplify processes to eliminate unnecessary complexity for participants and providers.
Introduce clear, enforceable timelines for decisions, ensuring accountability at every level.
Leverage technology to improve transparency and track application and appeal progress.
Put the Disability Community at the Center
Ensure plans are co-designed with participants and families, in compliance with the NDIS Act. Allow the opportunity for families to respond before plans are finalised, reducing the need for costly reviews/appeals.
Improve training for NDIS staff to ensure compassionate and consistent communication.
Increase funding for support coordinators to assist participants in navigating the system effectively.
Require Experienced and Empathetic NDIS Planners
Ensure all NDIS planners have lived experience with disability or a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the sector.
Provide ongoing training to equip planners with the tools needed to make informed, participant-centered decisions.
Recruit staff who genuinely understand the needs and challenges of the Disability Community.
Address Delayed Appeals and Reviews
Urgently clear the backlog of appeals with firm deadlines for resolution.
Ensure reviews are based on meaningful participant engagement and accurate information.
End the “tick and flick” culture by holding the NDIS accountable for delivering personalised, well-informed plans.
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