It was based on an examination of departmental records and written statements from Mr Sukkar. Then you'll be having the kids staying around. Is this why Josh Frydenberg wouldn't confirm his trust in Sukkar, because of his shady looking ways? Maybe he is too busy trying to take over the Victorian Liberals to do his taxpayer funded job? This is Minority Report levels of scary, authoritarian government overreach. [26][27] However the inquiry did not interview any witnesses or staff from the electoral offices. But we don't know who is suing him, and why . Get the edge with AM and PM briefings, plus breaking news alerts in your inbox. If you don't get an email from us in the next couple of days, Tony Abbott led "conservative resistance movement", targeting sitting state and federal Liberals whom he doesn't like, knowledge of the use of taxpayer resources for Sukkar's political activities, https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/liberal-mp-michael-sukkar-pledges-to-crush-partys-left-termites/news-story/8e8392633ae048f0f2e924d29c331ea3, https://www.theage.com.au/national/sukkar-uses-taxpayer-budget-to-employ-friend-who-also-designed-smear-sheets-20200824-p55osu.html, https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/factional-machinations-sukkar-plotted-to-block-liberal-colleague-s-career-20200828-p55qah.html, https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/michael-sukkar-knew-of-scheme-that-misused-public-funds-to-boost-faction-20211104-p5960i.html, https://www.crikey.com.au/2021/10/27/michael-sukkar-taxpayers-paying-legal-fees/, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, could cost up to $150 million in their first year, stifle criticism of Sukkar and government policy, https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2017/08/19/nobbling-the-charities/15030648005086, https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2017/12/16/the-gary-johns-appointment/15133428005650, https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/feb/25/charities-slam-government-plan-to-deregister-organisations-that-may-commit-crimes, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/28/australian-government-crackdown-on-charities-will-stifle-political-advocacy-experts-say, 'Bank of Mum and Dad' is now the FIFTH largest lender in the country, https://www.realestate.com.au/news/bank-of-mum-and-dad-is-fifth-biggest-lender-in-country/, https://singlemum.com.au/homebuyer-deposit-discount-for-single-parents, https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/homelessness-sector-unable-to-secure-meeting-with-minister/13330778, https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/soaring-house-prices-an-economic-threat-eating-away-the-future-20210614-p580s2.html, don't want a federal anti corruption body, https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/five-commuter-car-park-projects-scrapped-by-morrison-government/news-story/8d64a740ff8d702819384497e226a7e4, https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2021/06/28/car-park-rorts-government/, https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/pain-for-melbourne-commuters-as-morrison-governments-station-pledge-in-disarray/news-story/87bf1075511c5b3db0061dfa71e5fdc2, https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2021/07/13/carporks-carparkrorts/, https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/former-judge-labels-660-million-car-park-fund-corruption-20210721-p58bo3.html, Andrew Hastie always said they would never vote for the bill, "in accordance with the majority view of Australians", https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/deakin-mp-michael-sukkar-abstains-from-samesex-marriage-vote/news-story/f0b723b8b1550cd613bfab70834793cb, key player in the removal of Malcolm Turnbull, trying to rally support and influence the outcome, https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/michael-sukkar-faces-backlash-over-role-in-liberal-leadership-crisis-20180828-p5004y.html, https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-texts-threats-and-lies-that-will-haunt-the-morrison-government-20180831-p500xr.html, https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/changing-the-guard-inside-the-battle-for-prize-liberal-seat-of-menzies-20210126-p56wzo.html, launched an extraordinary attack on the Victorian judiciary, explain why they shouldn't be charged with contempt of court, https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/the-texts-that-could-cost-three-government-ministers-their-jobs-20170621-gwv6g3.html, https://www.afr.com/politics/greg-hunt-alan-tudge-michael-sukkar-face-contempt-charge-20170615-gwrf34, https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/drive/rob-stary/8618480, https://www.crikey.com.au/2017/06/20/what-hunt-sukkar-and-tudges-sentencing-comments-reveal-about-conservatives/, Voting against building dedicated quarantine facilities, Voting against treating the COVID-19 vaccine rollout as a matter of urgency, Voting to decrease availability of welfare payments, Voting against increasing the aged pension, Voting for making university more expensive, Voting against making housing more affordable. Guardian Australia approached Sukkars office for comment but did not receive a response. This would mean Australia would no longer have any charities! All people like Sukkar seem interested in is protecting their rich mates. Was waiting for her retirement from politics, but sadly it wasnt there, the texts read. All times AEDT (GMT +11). He has been a member of the House of Representatives since September 2013, representing the Division of Deakin in Victoria for the Liberal Party. [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. A political pamphlet designed to promote Stephanie Ross as Christian by pretending to decry her beliefs. As one of the few Australians of Lebanese descent in the Parliament, I feel compelled to weigh in on recent media reports concerning @ScottMorrisonMP. 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. Michael Sukkar, left, with his good friend and sometime employee, Matt Pham.Credit:Facebook. Shame that it's our money. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods. Not those who are actually struggling to get started. Australias finance department outsourced an investigation into allegations that the federal MP Michael Sukkar misused his taxpayer-funded staff to the assistant treasurers old law firm. Better yet, how can you comment on a case and on the judges decisions when you haven't even read the transcripts as Sukkar admitted he hadn't done. Other leaked emails are reported to outline how Mr Sukkar sought work from a friend to design flyers to solicit donations to Sukkar's shady looking Deakin 200 club. As I have publicly stated, I will vote in the parliament in accordance with the majority view of Australians."[1]. Not the version from his slick glossy pamphlets. Michael Sukkar however went on the record to say that he would put his personal views aside and vote in Parliament "in accordance with the majority view of Australians" following the announcement of the postal survey results. He insists he has no knowledge or involvement in any wrongdoing or abuse of public funds. 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". Are you a woman angry at the lack of progress on affordable childcare, housing, sexual harassment, domestic violence and gender equity? [35] Upon the defeat of the Coalition, he was appointed as the Shadow Minister for Social Services by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in June of that year. "The adverse impact of having this discussion, using their logic, since February this year has been a lot worse than if it . In my experience, there is no MP, let alone PM, who's shown more support, care and respect for the Australian Lebanese community. Firms must compete through open tender to get on procurement panels but can then be quickly picked for work relevant to the panel without further tender processes. Minister for Housing's solution to affordability. 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The issue is that Michael Sukkar said he'd do something then didn't. Charities have estimated that the cost of complying with the new rules could cost up to $150 million in their first year. Hon Michael Sukkar MP. Electorate officers are funded by the taxpayer, and are not allowed to engage in party political activities in the office. What if you're a single mum on the average income of $45,000 and even on a 2% deposit won't be able to service a mortgage for a $750,000+ loan? Mr Sukkar did not respond to questions about whether his office directed Mr Pham to design material for Deakin 200 Club fundraisers or any smear sheets. [4][5], In 2005 Sukkar worked as a taxation consultant at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. What if you can't afford to help your kids? 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Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar says allegations aired by 60 Minutes and The Age were 'false and malicious'. Nor did he apologise for his misdeeds. [2] From 2006 he spent seven years working as a tax lawyer with the firm Blake Dawson Waldron (now known as Ashurst Australia) where he was a senior associate. 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. Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar says Roshena Campbell will be an outstanding candidate for Aston. Very large text size. Does Deakin really want such a dill representing them in Parliament? 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. Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at the cricket. Michael Sven Sukkar (born 11 September 1981) is an Australian politician who served as the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing from 2019, and as the Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing from 2020. Promise things that didn't have merit and that you never plan to deliver. Asked how often he was paid by Mr Sukkar's office, he declined to answer, referring the questions to Mr Sukkar. The revelations come as the fallout from the Liberal Party branch stacking scandal revealed on Sunday night by The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and 60 Minutes led to Monday's resignation from the party of powerbroker Marcus Bastiaan. However, Labor's hopes of taking Deakin in Victoria have faded as Liberal incumbent Michael Sukkar pulls ahead of Labor's Matt Greg by 74 votes. 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". Deakin deserves someone who goes through with their promises, who represents the people and who's word can be trusted. [5] In 2013, he expressed support for the school chaplaincy program at an Australian Christian Lobby forum. Subscribe Now Have Your Say Start The Survey Now Ministerial Media Releases INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, 2CC TALKING CANBERRA 31 January 2023 [9], At the 2016 federal election, Sukkar increased his margin by 2.5 points, the Liberal Party's largest swing in Victoria. [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%. Jayza Tuigamala (Cronulla) 9. 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". He credited his Catholic religion as being one of the two most significant influences in his life, in addition to his family. Examples include lobbying heavily for the Menzies branch to retain Kevin Andrews (Keith Wolahan won comfortably) and supporting state Member for Kew, Tim Smith. 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Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at the cricket. This helps reduce the burden on the state. Are you concerned about Climate Change and that Sukkar always votes with the deniers in the Coalition? Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132. twitter; facebook; youtube; instagram; Close Menu. Josh Frydenberg says he still supports Michael Sukkar after fresh allegations came to light.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen. It's a joke that Michael Sukkar can't even represent his own electorate on the issue of housing. What's the solution to housing affordability from the Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar? What's a good way to save your bacon when you might lose your job? Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Posted 2/24/2023 1:00 AM. It is extremely disappointing that 60 Minutes would again publish unproven claims from 2017 from a discredited and disgruntled former staff member, whose accusations have already been shown to be false and malicious, he said. Taxpayer funds are not meant to be used to pay for any work done to facilitate donations for a political party. Party Liberal Party of Australia Chamber House of Representatives. If you're 35 or younger, you may never own your own home!! Harley Dennett Public Service Editor Is this why his own colleagues don't answer when asked if they trust him? Mr Pham's LinkedIn account shows that he has worked full time for the online real estate advertising company REA Group since July 2015 as a designer and later manager of consumer products, a role he currently holds. Crossbench MPs are renewing their push for a federal integrity watchdog with the kind of powers to investigate further allegations about Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkars faction misusing taxpayer resources to strengthen his political power base. It turns out that all the schemes have likely contributed to increased prices and inflation, making housing more expensive for the average Aussie. 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