Promise things that didn't have merit and that you never plan to deliver. Seating Plan. Previously he was a CBD columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. What's the solution to housing affordability from the Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar? She says the governments preferred model wouldnt be able to examine the allegations against Mr Sukkar or branch-stacking accusations being levelled at Labors Anthony Byrne and state ALP politicians in the Victorian IBAC. Sign up to The Sydney Morning Heralds newsletter here, The Ages newsletter here, Brisbane Times' here and WAtoday's here. The department and Ashurst both said steps had been taken to avoid any conflict of interest. The posturing and subject matter is vulgar and inaccurate.". For every dollar thats allegedly spent on someone branch-stacking is a dollar thats not spent on helping someone with an NDIS claim or a dollar thats not spent on assisting a community group with a letter of support for a grant application.. Connect via Twitter or email. All times AEDT (GMT +11). He secured $2 million of federal funds to build a pavilion for the Heathmont Jets Junior Football Club at Heatherdale Reserve, Mitcham. Local Liberal councillor Kylie Speers said that "for one" election, Mr Sukkar's office arranged for her printed campaign material. Mr Sukkar has apologised to Senator Hume. Stay up-to-date by signing up to receive Michaels eNewsletter. Given Michael likes to criticise others' use of calculators, perhaps he should take the log out of his own eye when it comes to doing basic sums. Under parliamentary rules, electorate office staff cannot work on party political matters. A leaked email in 2017 by Victorian state Liberal upper house MP Beverly McArthur suggests knowledge of the use of taxpayer resources for Sukkar's political activities. Nine Newspapers, who obtained a number of documents as part of their investigation, allege Mr Sukkar was knowingly partaking in branch stacking. A two bedroom place is ~$750,000 or more in 2022. [6] Sukkar later advocated for defibrillators when elected to parliament. The seat of Deakin was considered a key seat for the 2019 election. It's just deceiving people into thinking the Liberals are doing anything about housing affordability. This was to be done by using electorate officers to engage in political recruiting activities. Charities are concerned about who Sukkar will target. The people of Deakin deserve to know the truth about these shady looking backroom dealings. Posted 2/24/2023 1:00 AM. So not only did Michael Sukkar, a lawyer, shoot his mouth off about a matter before the courts - but he did so out of complete ignorance. Sukkar has denied being involved in branch-stacking or misusing taxpayer funds. However, he rebuked Mr Sukkar for disparaging remarks he had made about fellow Victorian Liberal Jane Hume, which were also aired in the reports. A Victorian government minister has backed a move to shift his wifes role away from his portfolio days after he apologised for another scandal. [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. Caught up in a web of backroom shady dealings. Liberal party branch-stacking: fears push for virtual state council could kill off audit, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage Asked how the federal government would balance the interests of property developers and home buyers, Mr Sukkar said there "aren't really inherent inconsistencies" between them. Please signup or follow on social media below to be notified of updates. Because the Liberals haven't had a new idea on housing affordability in years. Documents filed in the Federal Court allege Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar misused taxpayer funds. It is obviously important to protect the institutional integrity and independence of the judiciary but the judiciary and judicial decisions should not be immune from criticism. The department has refused multiple freedom of information requests to release the entire review report after Mr Sukkar made strong representations that release is not authorised. He lost his ministries in May 2022, when the Liberal Party went into Opposition on the election of the Albanese Labor Government. 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.. Michael Sukkar was grilled by Lisa Millar on Tuesday morning. 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Mr Sukkar released a public statement on Sunday night, saying he completely rejected the "extremely disappointing" allegations aired on 60 Minutes. 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. Theres lots of people with commentary on the exposure draft the exposure draft was an exposure draft for a reason, he told Sky News. Clearly not everyone is chums in the Liberal party with someone having audio leaked again, this time about Sukkar targeting sitting state and federal Liberals whom he doesn't like. Looking to buy a house in Deakin is tough. Are you concerned about Climate Change and that Sukkar always votes with the deniers in the Coalition? [23] Despite this, in the May 2019 federal election he was re-elected for a third term, albeit with a reduced margin of 4.8%. Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar says Roshena Campbell will be an "outstanding" candidate for Aston. Tight race in Deakin, 55 votes separate knife-edge Victorian seat. 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. As "the numbers man", Sukkar's job was to convince and corral members of the Liberal party room to vote for Dutton. While it is unclear if this was done by Mr Sukkar's office, it appears it had at least some role facilitating the campaigns of local Liberal council candidates in 2016. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar. Our local area is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Deakin returned a 66% Yes result for the Marriage Law Postal Survey yet when the bill was to be voted on, Michael Sukkar abstained. Documents filed in the Federal Court allege Mr Sukkar was involved in placing factional operatives inside taxpayer-funded electorate office jobs to do Liberal Party work. Other Liberals have also expressed concern with the shady looking activities of Sukkar and his electoral office. To protect our charities, their staff, and those that need them most - Sukkar needs to go! To make matters worse Sukkar wants charities to be deregistered for thought crimes[3] . Browse Michael Sukkar news, research and analysis from The Conversation Michael Sukkar - News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation - page 1 Menu Close Michael Sukkar was preselected for Deakin for the 2013 election, as part of the Tony Abbott led "conservative resistance movement". Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at the cricket. It was great visiting the team at Accent Aluminium Windows & Doors. A minister is a position of real power and thus real trust and you cannot have it in the hands of people who abuse it.". Michael Sukkar was part of the "Yarra 3", a group of ministers (including Greg Hunt and Alan Tudge) who launched an extraordinary attack on the Victorian judiciary. Mitchell Woods (Canterbury) 8. When asked what his response was, he said I answered that question a second ago. His behaviour is unbecoming an MP, and he should no longer be in Parliament. The member for the east Melbourne seat of Deakin is facing calls from Labor to resign from federal cabinet, scrutiny from an internal Liberal Party probe as well as a departmental audit. Hiding in the background, pulling the strings. However, one has been cancelled and the rest are barely underway. [29][30][31][32] In January 2021, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) was investigating a donor with ties to Sukkar over foreign interference risks. "Australians have had their say and, of course, the parliament should respect the result. Jett Woodward (Newcastle) 11. Mr Sukkar was caught on tape in secret recording plotting with a controversial Victorian powerbroker Michael Bastiaan in the program. Michael Sukkar, left, with his good friend and sometime employee, Matt Pham. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since September 2013, representing the Division of Deakin in Victoria for the Liberal Party. A winner of 10 Walkley Awards, he investigates politics, business, foreign affairs, human rights and criminal justice. The procedure could lead to their suspension or expulsion. Fascinating answers to perplexing questions delivered to your inbox every week. Trying to prevent charities doing their job. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods. [17][18][19], Sukkar supported Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton during the Liberal leadership spill in August 2018, and had a pivotal role in removing then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. intends to put its updated model for a commonwealth integrity commission, being levelled at Labors Anthony Byrne and state ALP politicians in the Victorian IBAC, have been talking to Attorney-General Michaelia Cash, refused multiple freedom of information requests, Sign up to get our new Explainer newsletter here. Pork Barrelling. Michael Sven Sukkar (born 11 September 1981) is an Australian politician serving as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing since 2019. Party president Robert Clark chaired the meeting in which members agreed to an audit of all members signed up in the past five years as part of a wide-ranging investigation. If there is any new information, no doubt that will be referred again to the finance department.. [21][22] Opinion polls indicated that only 47% of the two-party-preferred vote would go Sukkar's way. 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. Now I think that most people agree that JobKeeper did save so many jobs, it did save so many businesses. [43], Sukkar married Anna Duthie in 2010. 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." Sky News Australia. Furthermore, Sukkar said the Department of Finance's independent review conducted in 2020 "did not find any breach or improper conduct." What hope is there for you? Very large text size. Track. That doesnt occur, generally, in circumstances where the government is not so keen on pressing ahead, he said. The two-bedroom apartment was built in about 2015 and carries price hopes of $500,000 to $550,000. [26][27] However the inquiry did not interview any witnesses or staff from the electoral offices. Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132. twitter; facebook; youtube; instagram; Close Menu. Are you a woman angry at the lack of progress on affordable childcare, housing, sexual harassment, domestic violence and gender equity? He insists he has no knowledge or involvement in any wrongdoing or abuse of public funds. Whether it's Sukkar refusing to meet with charities addressing homelessness, or other attempts by charities to advocate for causes that you might believe in - and donate money to supporting - the so-called "champions of free speech" sure don't want public debate. Whenever housing is brought up he just likes to talk about "taxes". [13] Labor MP Tim Watts said in response that the remarks showed the Coalition was "back to where Joe Hockey started on housing affordability". Even at record low interest rates that won't last forever on a 30 year (or more) mortgage. Perhaps not out of any genuine remorse - as they would have apologised straight away. I am dedicated to improving our local community and being a strong voice standing up for our values and addressing the new challenges we face. Mr Sukkar also apologised to Liberal senator Jane Hume after disparaging comments were made public. Michael Sukkar, left, with his good friend and sometime employee, Matt Pham.Credit:Facebook. Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132, Level 2/60 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. So much for cutting red tape. 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A Finance spokesman confirmed information provided by Mr Sukkar and Mr Andrews to the review included several statutory declarations from staff. There was an independent investigation into both Mr Andrews office, and Mr Sukkars offices, and the (department of) finance investigation found that there was no serious misuse of taxpayers resources, he said. Is it any wonder that Michael Sukkar has voted against a Federal ICAC? He instead followed his political master Tony Abbott out of the House of Representatives. In February 2017, Mr Pham also designed a flyer for a Deakin 200 Club fundraiser for Mr Sukkar at Bar Humbug in Melbourne's CBD in April that year. Charities have estimated that the cost of complying with the new rules could cost up to $150 million in their first year. [3], It was designed to fail from the start as the ANAO report also found that, "The department did not engage with state governments and councils, which increased the risk that selected projects would not deliver the desired outcomes at the expected cost to the Australian government.[2], As far as rorting goes, this has to be one of the most incompetent and blatant attempts with Sukkar looking very shady, and possibly in breach of ministerial standards. The foreign aid budget was repeatedly gutted. In separate decisions, published on Tuesday, the Finance Department cleared both of any wrongdoing. Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar at question time on Monday.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen. You can read my Deakin Community News Summer 2022 Edition newsletter HERE. Hon Michael Sukkar MP. Maybe there is a reason that Josh Frydenberg wouldn't confirm his trust in Sukkar. Then you'll be having the kids staying around. The Assistant Treasurer said on Monday the review also heard from multiple former and current staff members who all contradicted the claims made by 60 Minutes sources. Michael Sukkar promised 5 car parks in Deakin from the $660 million Commuter Car Park Projects fund. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Office details Connect Electorate details. Harley Dennett Public Service Editor The report also claimed a leaked memo from Mr Bastiaan revealed a plan to build a Bastiaan-Sukkar faction inside of Federal MP Kevin Andrews' office. The Assistant Minister for Treasury Michael Sukkar has confirmed this morning that he has asked for an investigation into his own office after claims of branch-stacking emerged. Michael Sukkar, the Assistant Treasurer and Housing Minister, was also named in the reports. Michael Sukkar Date of Birth1981-09-11 RoleFederal MP for Deakin, Shadow Minister for Social Services Shadow Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Homelessness SpouseAnna Sukkar Children2 StateVictoria ElectorateDeakin PartyLiberal Mp TypeFederal Representative TypeSitting Member Michael Sukkar MP Subscribe to eNewsletter Stay up-to-date by signing up to receive Michael's eNewsletter. It did not interview key staff from the electoral offices of Deakin and Menzies. Homepage; Electorate Suburbs. In November 2021 it was reported that new material has come to light that suggests Mr Sukkar knew more then he originally said when interviewed in 2020. 1 hour ago. Sukkar's advocacy has also benefited community sporting groups. Tony Abbott told a Liberal branch meeting in the Deakin electorate of Michael Sukkar that just at the moment were at a bit of a low ebb. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong The charities sector will have to wait longer for national fundraising reforms that were recommended in 2019, agreed to by all jurisdictions 12 months ago and are estimated to lose the sector $13.3 million every year in administration costs. An electorate office budget can be used to pay for mailouts to local residents and to assist a minister to conduct parliamentary business. Please dont hesitate to contact me if ever I can be of assistance to you. 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. Sukkar attended primary school at Sacred Heart in Croydon and then secondary school at Aquinas College in Ringwood. Staff were allegedly placed in the office of Victorian MP Kevin Andrews. Mr Sukkar released a statement completely rejecting the allegations. [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. Not the version from his slick glossy pamphlets. It was only after the Victorian Supreme Court gave the three a second chance to apologise that they did. "The adverse impact of having this discussion, using their logic, since February this year has been a lot worse than if it .