The Federal Coalition today offered to provide Federal Early Childhood Minister Peter Garrett the daytime phone number of his Victorian counterpart, Wendy Lovell.   Coalition spokesperson for Early Childhood Learning, Sussan Ley, says “with typical arrogance Mr Garrett cann... (14-May)

  Ms Ley (Farrer) (13:06): I rise today to speak on the Paid Parental Leave and Other Legislation Amendment (Dad and Partner Pay and Other Measures) Bill 2012 and to very much support the amendments that the coalition will be moving in this place after this second reading debate. This bill extends the Paid Parental Leave scheme to working fathers and partners who meet the prescribed criteria, enabling them to take two wee... (11-May)

    The Federal Coalition has labelled the Federal Budget as a major disappointment.   Local MP, Sussan Ley, says “this year’s Budget demonstrates no real long term plan to build a stronger economy, repay debt or create and secure jobs”.   “Despite the cooked-up promise of... (09-May)

  Local MP, Sussan Ley, believes this Tuesday’s Federal Budget will produce an artificial surplus that will do nothing to help Farrer’s families or businesses.   “This Budget is all about Julia Gillard and Wayne Swan’s future rather than the future of local families and businesses about to be hit with the carbon tax."   “Double digit electricity price rises will arrive in NSW from 1 July due to this tax... (07-May)

  Tens of thousands of people across Farrer will join together this April 25th to pay silent tribute to all Australians who have served, fought and died in defence of our nation.   Local Federal MP, Sussan Ley, encouraged all local residents to participate in Wednesday’s commemoration, which will mark the 97th anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli.   Ms Ley noted “dur... (23-Apr)