We need a proper investigation that reveals the truth. He intends to be around for a long time, as he shimmies up the greasy totem pole and his parliamentary leader cannot pretend that it is purely a matter for the backroom boys. That was dealt with a year ago by the Department of Finance, which found there was nothing further to investigate, he told reporters in Newcastle. Mr Sukkar acknowledged that many of the problems in remote communities pre-existed the cashless debit card, but said that since its abolition they were now "orders of magnitude worse." The results are more stark when young . The people of Deakin deserve to know the truth about these shady looking backroom dealings. Are you concerned about Climate Change and that Sukkar always votes with the deniers in the Coalition? 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. [7], In 2012, Sukkar was endorsed as the Liberal Party candidate for the marginal seat of Deakin. Examples include lobbying heavily for the Menzies branch to retain Kevin Andrews (Keith Wolahan won comfortably) and supporting state Member for Kew, Tim Smith. How can you bemoan a decision not yet made?! This was undertaken by Ashurst before they were engaged as an independent reviewer for each Review, the spokesman said. Under Sukkar's proposed rules, if the ACNC, headed by a Sukkar appointed charity hater, thinks a charity will commit a crime, it can be deregistered. [9], At the 2016 federal election, Sukkar increased his margin by 2.5 points, the Liberal Party's largest swing in Victoria. Senator Patrick said he hadnt yet been briefed on the governments final plans. The Victorian Premier has spoken out after Queensland moved to make major changes to its drug laws. 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.". Leaked messages are reported to have revealed how Sukkar and his office directed and endorsed the employment of party political staff. Theres lots of people with commentary on the exposure draft the exposure draft was an exposure draft for a reason, he told Sky News. [11] Turnbull gave Sukkar responsibility for addressing housing affordability. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar says allegations aired by 60 Minutes and The Age were 'false and malicious'. 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. However, he is trying to block the release of the report from the Department of Finance's inquiry. minister sukkar: Well, no because the point of lowering the instalment rate, Pete, is to make sure that that instalment rate better reflects the reality of the situation. His behaviour is unbecoming an MP, and he should no longer be in Parliament. 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Mr Sukkar released a statement completely rejecting the allegations. "There was a facilitation [by Mr Sukkar's office]," Ms Speers said, before saying that she was "really not sure" about who paid for her printing. The "investigation" by the Department of Finance was conducted by Ashurst. He also said all the allegations had already been reviewed by the Department of Finance, which concluded there was no basis for a further investigation. He's tried to make it "no big deal". The former Ashurst tax lawyer started his mission from God to impose his will on the Party. As "the numbers man", Sukkar's job was to convince and corral members of the Liberal party room to vote for Dutton. Minister for Housing's solution to affordability. In this role, he advised many of Australias most successful individuals and largest corporate groups. 29 May 2019 - 23 May 2022. This work was alleged to have been paid out of Sukkar's taxpayer funded office budget. Johns, a former IPA fellow is on the record calling low income and Aboriginal woman "cash cows"[1]. Other Liberals have also expressed concern with the shady looking activities of Sukkar and his electoral office. Take a look at what we're achieving in your suburb. Thanks to an investigation by The Age and Nine's 60 Minutes, we now know of further attempts by Sukkar to gain more power within the party. 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Mr Bastiaan rejected the allegations of branch stacking in a statement announcing his resignation from the party: 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. There's more to come about what Michael Sukkar has been up to. 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. FB TW MAIL LN. Michael Sukkar was preselected for Deakin for the 2013 election, as part of the Tony Abbott led "conservative resistance movement".The former Ashurst tax lawyer started his mission from God to impose his will on the Party. Emails sent by Mr Pham reveal that he was used by Mr Sukkar's office to design flyers to solicit political donations for the Liberal Party's Deakin 200 Club in early February 2017. Someone in his own branch leaked to the media the now infamous "termite crushing" audio in 2018 allowing us to see the real "behind the scenes" Michael Sukkar. [20] However, Scott Morrison defeated both figures, becoming Prime Minister leaving Sukkar on the back benches. Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132, Level 2/60 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. The Parliamentary Business Resources Bill requires MPs to be "personally responsible and accountable for their use of public resources for conducting their parliamentary business" and "prepared to justify publicly their use of public resources for conducting their parliamentary business". Centre Alliance, represented by Stirling Griff in the Senate and Rebekha Sharkie in the house, want a federal integrity commission with teeth set up sooner rather than later. It's the news you need to know, with Charlie Lewis. Very large text size. 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. It was reported that emails from Sukkar's private parliamentary address showed that he was briefed several times about the scheme. Jayza Tuigamala (Cronulla) 9. He secured $2 million of federal funds to build a pavilion for the Heathmont Jets Junior Football Club at Heatherdale Reserve, Mitcham. 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 The excellent report by Nick McKenzie , Joel Tozer and Paul Sakkal in The Age details leaked documents and tapes, and points out: The most serious allegations facing Mr Sukkar, the Federal Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, and Mr [Kevin] Andrews involves their dealings with Liberal backroom powerbroker Marcus Bastiaan. Source: ABC But Mr Sukkar stressed the announcement was just the latest support the Coalition was offering first-home buyers over. 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. Member for Deakin. Mr Sukkar ceased working for Ashurst (then known as Blake Dawson Waldron) in 2013.. Sky News Australia. In late 2016, Mr Pham was used by Mr Sukkar's office to design his Christmas card. Well it turns out the much promised car parks in Deakin were just another undelivered promise from Michael Sukkar without merit designed to buy votes. The committee voted to summon several staffers and recruiters at a future meeting to explain their actions. With polls swinging away from the Liberals, a heated contest got under way. Mr Sukkar defended giving his close friend work due to his "skill set and performance" as a designer. Posted 2/24/2023 1:00 AM. R v Joshua Michael Phillips. [2], In 2008 Sukkar suffered a cardiac arrest while playing basketball, and was treated by a nurse and anaesthetist who were at the game and an off-duty paramedic who was nearby. Protesters filmed themselves hurling vile abuse at one high-profile Australian as they left a moving state memorial service for Olivia Newton-John. It's a joke that Michael Sukkar can't even represent his own electorate on the issue of housing. Michael Sukkar Australia votes Tight race in Deakin, 55 votes separate knife-edge Victorian seat Liberal MP Michael Sukkar is hanging on by a wafer-thin margin in his outer-suburban seat of Deakin as the count of postal votes continues. Good to be with you. But we don't know who is suing him, and why . Key points: Maybe he is too busy trying to take over the Victorian Liberals to do his taxpayer funded job? Even staff that volunteered to give statements to the inquiry were not interviewed. [26][27] However the inquiry did not interview any witnesses or staff from the electoral offices. R v Preston Cheng. Nor did he apologise for his misdeeds. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods. Join 1.7 Million Subscribers Pork Barrelling. Thanks to the East Ringwood Cricket Club for a great day. Independent senator Jacqui Lambie is broadly supportive of the Haines model, while One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has doubts about the merit of any federal integrity commission. Deakin taxpayers haven't even gotten value for our money with barely any work done, cost blowouts and Sukkar handing $42 million up front with no proper assessments of the works of what our money was paying for. R v Robert Faulkner. Keeping in touch with your views and opinions helps me to represent you, and I encourage you to provide me with your regular feedback. [1], Sukkar was born in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Ringwood, to a father who was born in Lebanon. Promise things that didn't have merit and that you never plan to deliver. A two bedroom place is ~$750,000 or more in 2022. [10] On 24 January 2017, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, appointed Sukkar to the ministry as Assistant Minister to the Treasurer. Perhaps not out of any genuine remorse - as they would have apologised straight away. Michael Sukkar promised 5 car parks in Deakin from the $660 million Commuter Car Park Projects fund. If there is any new information, no doubt that will be referred again to the finance department.. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar was reportedly well aware of the misuse of taxpayer money to boost his faction's power, and a group of state and territory level governments plan to join forces in order to achieve net zero. Michael Sukkar and Marcus Bastiaan: Liberals accused of 'plotting' and branch stacking An explosive new investigation has accused Victorian Liberal MPs of plotting to remove sitting MPs and being involved in a branch stacking operation. This is just another example of the shady looking character Sukkar is. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and former federal minister Kevin Andrews have been cleared of wrongly using taxpayer-funded resources for branch-stacking. As I have publicly stated, I will vote in the parliament in accordance with the majority view of Australians."[1]. A former Judge has even labelled the fund as "corruption". Im very proud of this outstanding local business [], Great to catch up for a coffee with Cr Prue Cutts, Deputy Mayor for Whitehorse Council at one of our []. Maybe there is a reason that Josh Frydenberg wouldn't confirm his trust in Sukkar. 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. 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. Are you a moderate Liberal who is deeply concerned about the direction of your party? By not respecting Deakin's clear majority vote, Sukkar once again showed disdain for the will of his constituents. Mr Pham's LinkedIn account shows he worked in full-time roles for a real estate advertising company during the same period that Mr Sukkar has said Mr Pham worked "as a casual Electorate Officer in the Deakin Electorate Office". To add insult to injury, taxpayers are footing the bill to have Sukkar defend against a defamation action; but we don't know who is suing him or why. The contract to conduct the work was awarded via a panel arrangement, a form of government procurement that allows departments to handpick a contractor from an existing panel of suppliers. Mr Sukkar also apologised to Liberal senator Jane Hume after disparaging comments were made public. In what is supposed to appear as an attack but is actually intended as an endorsement, it describes her as "Christian, pro-life, anti-euthanasia, anti-safe schools, anti-LGBTIQ and anti-marriage equality". 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[39] Although initially stating he would follow the outcome of the survey,[40][41] Sukkar abstained from the vote despite his electorate voting 66% in favour, saying that he could not support the bill. Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar says Roshena Campbell will be an "outstanding" candidate for Aston. Party Liberal Party of Australia Chamber House of Representatives. [37], In his maiden speech, Sukkar categorised himself as an "economic liberal" and with "strong conservative foundations". This is Minority Report levels of scary, authoritarian government overreach. 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. He did find the time to delete tweets attacking Victorian judges. Stay up-to-date by signing up to receive Michaels eNewsletter. Charities have estimated that the cost of complying with the new rules could cost up to $150 million in their first year. Charlie Lewis Nov 08, 2021 3 Share I look forward to continuing to working for you and your family. A "club" which does not lodge financial disclosures on the basis that it says it isnt an "associated entity" of a political party. Chief executive officer,Averda December 4, 2017 July 7, 2021. by . The issue is not about whether the law should have been changed. The commission would have to hold a reasonable suspicion that a criminal corruption offence had been committed to investigate an allegation. Chris Woods Aug 25, 2020 Share Liberal frontbencher Michael Sukkar says the blame for any hate speech and negative consequences generated by the continuing debate over marriage equality should be directed at advocates in favour of marriage equality. The investigation that cleared them of misusing taxpayer-funded staff was undertaken by a law firm Sukkar used to work for. Unfortunately for Dutton, Sukkar couldn't count and they celebrated Dutton's "victory" prematurely. Is this why his own colleagues don't answer when asked if they trust him? Newsletter Archive Deakin Community News Summer 2022-2023 Download Deakin Community News 2022 Election Edition Download Delivering for Deakin 2022 Download Ultimately, whether to investigate a matter would be a decision for the CIC and would depend on all of the available facts, he said. "I think the party is very enthusiastic . It was not designed to be open or transparent[2], Or as one Liberal insider is reported to have said, the spending was designed to sandbag MPs including Mr Frydenberg and ministerial colleagues Alan Tudge and Michael Sukkar who the party feared were at risk of defeat in 2019. This was to be done by using electorate officers to engage in political recruiting activities. Michael Sukkar (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas) Assistant Treasurer and Housing Minister Michael Sukkar is using taxpayer funds to defend a defamation action. Is this why Josh Frydenberg wouldn't confirm his trust in Sukkar, because of his shady looking ways? Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar at question time on Monday. As the electorate neighbouring Aston, I have a lot to do with the Aston community as well and I can say with Roshena Campbell, she is going to work day and night to earn their trust between now and the election day., Roshena Campbell is an outstanding candidate for Aston: Michael Sukkar. Corruption expert Geoffrey Watson, SC (a former counsel assisting for the NSW ICAC) is reported to have described the Bastiaan memo endorsed by Mr Sukkar as "prima facie evidence of the misuse of taxpayers' money". Josh Frydenberg says he still supports Michael Sukkar after fresh allegations came to light.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen. I've previously warned readers that the "Sukkar plan" would be a severe blow to Australian entrepreneurship, but the detail shows that it goes much further than I had envisaged. They need to know whether their money was misused against the law. Mr Sukkar's review also focused on staff activities but also "non-travel-related work expenses". 1 hour ago. 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. 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. Mr Sukkar released a statement completely rejecting the allegations. 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.. Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at the cricket. While Peter Dutton is fighting for his political life in his marginal Brisbane seat of Dickson, he is being weaponised by Labor in its efforts to defeat two of his strongest Victorian supporters, Greg. What's the solution to housing affordability from the Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar? [44] They have two sons, Leo and Nathan.[2]. R v Tanya Arpadi. If you're 35 or younger, you may never own your own home!! The Hon Michael Sukkar MP was sworn in to the roles of Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing on 22 December 2020. Not the version from his slick glossy pamphlets. Every allegation mentioned in the report was covered by the independent review undertaken by the Department of Finance last year when these allegations were first made.. Sukkar served on a number of parliamentary committees in this Parliament, such as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. "I paid Michael Sukkar's office for my own material," she said when asked why she paid a political office for printing rather than directly engaging a printing company. told the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. A Victorian government minister has backed a move to shift his wifes role away from his portfolio days after he apologised for another scandal. The finance department said the terms and conditions of the panel known as the legal services panel and the commonwealth procurement rules both require firms to identify conflicts of interest and disclose them. Mitchell Brophy (Canberra) 10. The Reserve Bank of Australia has admitted, if your parents don't own their home - there's little hope. Graphic designer Matt Pham, who chose Mr Sukkar as one of the groomsmen at his 2014 wedding and has been a close personal friend of the minister for more than a decade, was paid from Mr Sukkar's electorate office budget between 2016 and 2018. The point of elections and voting for a candidate is to have the people's will reflected in the actions of our government. [25], Sukkar was accused of branch stacking, of which he was cleared of "serious misuse" of Commonwealth funds when it moved to formal investigation. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar said the changes were necessary to stop some organisations using their "privileged position as charities" to engage in, promote or condone criminal . Please try again later. This time, it's alleged that the member for Deakin used his office electorate budget to contract one of his best friends as a graphic designer between 2016 and 2018, and instructed him to create a range of political smear materials to solicit party donations- an action in breach of . Why would Sukkar appoint such an inappropriate person to be the head of the ACNC? [21][22] Opinion polls indicated that only 47% of the two-party-preferred vote would go Sukkar's way. 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