It’s been a privilege to serve the people of Warringah for the last three years. As an independent I have been free to speak, act and vote on issues according to the wishes of our community. I have championed climate action, held the parties to account and fought for more fiscal discipline and accountability when it comes to our economy.
On Climate and the Environment, I fought the terrible ‘PEP11’ project – which sought to drill for oil and gas off our precious coastline. We sent a clear message to the Federal Government that this permit was not wanted. That message fell on deaf ears, so I introduced the Stopping PEP11 Bill to Parliament. This kept up the pressure on the Government and PEP11 has finally been rejected.
I have also delivered the Climate Change Bill to Parliament to end the climate policy disfunction of the last 15 years. The Bill has support across every sector from the Business Council of Australia to the ACTU, environmental groups and financial institutions. It pushed the Government to commit to Net Zero by 2050 but this Government doesn’t actually want to deliver Net Zero or be accountable to it.
Unfortunately, the Government blocked the Bill despite the overwhelming endorsement by the community, setting us further back. To read more about my Bill visit ClimateActNow.com.au
Last month I released my ‘5 Steps to Net Zero’ – a series of ready-to-go policies for emissions reduction across energy, industry, transport and agriculture. You can view the policy by visiting my website. Meanwhile, the Government has a fake Net Zero commitment and insist they have no “duty of care” to future generations to act on climate change.
On integrity, we all wish our Parliament was held to a higher standard. I am horrified there is no Code of Conduct for Parliamentarians. As a Barrister and a professional athlete, I’m used to working in environments which have codes in place.
How are footballers held to higher standards than Parliamentarians? Similarly, the lack of a Commonwealth Integrity Commission with real powers is a failure of this current Government who promised to deliver one over 1,000 days ago. Meanwhile, Dr Helen Haines and I introduced a bill for a strong Integrity Commission and a Code of Conduct for Parliamentarians months ago.
In coming weeks, we’re likely to see some dirty tricks and outright lies being made by political opponents. Some examples from the recent council elections include fake flyers and midnight robo-calls. Please question any material that doesn’t seem right. Misinformation during election campaigns is dangerous, that’s why I introduced the Stop The Lies Bill to Parliament – to strengthen the laws around political advertising.
If you see anything that doesn’t seem right, send it to reportmisinfo@zalisteggall.com.au.
My team have been working hard to assist constituents on immigration, NDIS, aged care and business support. I created a Warringah Grants Officer and convened an independent grants committee that meets regularly. Over the last three years more than $131 million of Commonwealth funds have been distributed in Warringah via 293 grants.
We have achieved so much over the last three years – but there is more to do: Establish a Commonwealth Integrity Commission, drive real action on Climate Change, support modern healthcare, create an innovative economy and an inclusive society for all.
I’m ready to continue this work and to give Warringah a strong, independent voice in Parliament – to speak on the merits of each issue, not echo a party line. But I need your support to keep Warringah Independent. There is a new wave emerging in politics and together we are part of it.