(ABC News: Matt Roberts) Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article abc.net.au/news/fact-check-michael-sukkar-first-home-buyers/101074546 The claim Not the version from his slick glossy pamphlets. He has even said he didn't making the commitment on the radio (~15:45). 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. With flashy Facebook announcements - that have since been deleted. What hope is there for you? The Finance Department said in a statement in October 2020 that it had concluded there was no basis for further investigation or to refer the matter to the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority. Mr Sukkar released a public statement on Sunday night, saying he completely rejected the extremely disappointing allegations aired on 60 Minutes. The Yarra 3 were talking about a court case, which was being considered by the Victorian Court of Appeals. Sukkar again failed as a "numbers man" by trying to rally support and influence the outcome when Keith Wolahan challenged Kevin Andrews for preselection in the seat of Menzies. R v Robert Faulkner. Ashurst told the Guardian it took its responsibilities seriously and acted in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and conduct at all times. The investigation found there was an insufficient basis to reach a finding of serious misuse of money or resources. Thanks to the East Ringwood Cricket Club for a great day. Sukkar's colleagues are even concerned about the legality of the proposed legislation. DuPage County property transfers for Jan. 11-24, 2023. Michael Sukkar promised 5 car parks in Deakin from the $660 million Commuter Car Park Projects fund. R v Peter Julian Engel. Sign up to get our new Explainer newsletter here. Even with domestic violence on the rise. The people of Deakin need to put Shady Sukkar last at the coming federal election. 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.. What if you don't have rich parents? The second flyer designed by Mr Pham and sent to Mr Sukkar's office was intended to aid an attempt to get Ms Bastiaan (then using her unmarried name, Stephanie Ross) into Mr Blackwood's state seat of Narracan. He is not alleged to have been actively involved in stacking Liberal branches, but the reports allege he benefited from it. "I very much doubt that Sukkar can or should remain a minister of the Crown. It did not interview key staff from the electoral offices of Deakin and Menzies. But we don't know who is suing him, and why . Is this why his own colleagues don't answer when asked if they trust him? Mr Sukkar also apologised to Liberal senator Jane Hume after disparaging comments were made public. Greg Hunt is one of three Turnbull government ministers ordered to appear before Victorias Supreme Court on Friday. Sukkar echoed the same line by former Treasurer Joe Hockey. Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132, Level 2/60 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. 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. Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132, Level 2/60 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. It was great to be with our community at the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Lantern Festival. Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at the cricket. . About Michael; Suburb Achievements. Another leaked recording this time of Tony Abbott has the Liberal Party under pressure. 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. Were working to restore it. 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.. Mr Sukkar has apologised to Senator Hume. Is this why Josh Frydenberg wouldn't confirm his trust in Sukkar, because of his shady looking ways? 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. He has also called for the ACNC to be abolished, along with the Charities Act. Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar at question time on Monday.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen. This helps reduce the burden on the state. Some MPs like Andrew Hastie always said they would never vote for the bill; regardless of the outcome of the survey. Stay up-to-date by signing up to receive Michaels eNewsletter. 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. You can read my Deakin Community News Summer 2022 Edition newsletter HERE. New & improved business newsletter. Michael Sukkar (@MichaelSukkarMP) November 7, 2021. The most important news, analysis and insights delivered to your inbox at the start and end of each day. Fascinating answers to perplexing questions delivered to your inbox every week. When added to sports rorts, Building Better Regions rorts, female change room rorts, what's one more rorting of taxpayer dollars for Sukkar or the Liberals political benefit? Michael Sukkar MP Newsletter Welcome to the latest edition of my community newsletter. 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. Unfortunately for Dutton, Sukkar couldn't count and they celebrated Dutton's "victory" prematurely. [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. 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 . Even though the inquiry by the Department of Finance cleared Sukkar, there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Unsurprisingly Sukkar's word is worth no more than a press release. On Monday night, the party's powerful administrative committee met for a specially-convened meeting to address evidence of alleged impropriety published by this masthead. 3 min read August 24, 2020 - 12:49AM Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. (These messages) were unfair and incorrect comments that I should not have made, and I regret doing so, he said. R v Joshua Michael Phillips. 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, Mr Sukkar said. Crossbench MPs want stronger federal corruption commission after Sukkar allegations. Labor has proposed a crackdown on discretionary trusts, which would raise $4.1 billion over the forward estimates and $17.2 billion over a decade. Independent MP Helen Haines said it was clear trying to retrofit an investigation process into a department without sufficient powers, such as to compel witnesses, was never going to work. 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. 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. 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. Michael Sukkar was preselected for Deakin for the 2013 election, as part of the Tony Abbott led "conservative resistance movement". Take a look at what we're achieving in your suburb. 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. [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. Documents filed in the Federal Court allege Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar misused taxpayer funds. A two bedroom place is ~$750,000 or more in 2022. The investigation that cleared them of misusing taxpayer-funded staff was undertaken by a law firm Sukkar used to work for. In August the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age reported allegations of branch stacking and smear campaigns involving taxpayer-funded electorate staff in the offices of the Liberal MPs Sukkar and Kevin Andrews. 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." There is a housing crises in Australia and growing homelessness. . 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. Michael Sukkar, left, with his good friend and sometime employee, Matt Pham. The flyer designed by Mr Pham for Mr Sukkar invites the donation of up to $3000 to sponsor the Deakin 200 Club which is "supporting Michael Sukkar MP, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer". The seat of Deakin was considered a key seat for the 2019 election. Senator Patrick said he hadnt yet been briefed on the governments final plans. 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. The Government has finetuned the scheme after feedback on the draft laws. Posted 2/24/2023 1:00 AM. That's not voting for the law to be changed in accordance with the majority view of Australians. North Providence won at home against Juanita Sanchez, 73-51, on Feb. 2. Wages haven't risen in over a decade, so it's harder and harder to get a deposit and service the mortgage. Mr Sukkar on Monday apologised to Senator Hume. This is Minority Report levels of scary, authoritarian government overreach. 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. Maybe there is a reason that Josh Frydenberg wouldn't confirm his trust in Sukkar. Under parliamentary rules, electorate office staff cannot work on party political matters. Mr Sukkar has retained the support of the Morrison government, despite evidence showing he backed a scheme to give taxpayer-funded jobs to factional operatives in the office of Liberal MP and party elder Kevin Andrews in 2017 and 2018. Homepage; Electorate Suburbs. 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 report broadcast on the 60 Minutes program has accused Federal MP Michael Sukkar and Victorian MP Marcus Bastiaan of plotting to remove sitting MPs and being involved in a branch stacking operation. The procedure could lead to their suspension or expulsion. Dr Haines has a bill in the lower house, which independent senator Rex Patrick has also put to the Senate, to establish a gold standard integrity commission. Michael Sukkar, left, with his good friend and sometime employee, Matt Pham.Credit:Facebook. It is therefore arrogant and hypocritical of Michael Sukkar to think he is above the law and arrogantly ignore it for his own political purposes. The Assistant Treasurer, Michael Sukkar, is . The issue is not about whether the law should have been changed. Maybe he is too busy trying to take over the Victorian Liberals to do his taxpayer funded job? [34], At the 2022 Australian federal election, Sukkar held his seat by fewer than 500 votes, making it the most marginal Liberal seat in the nation. Mr Sukkar told factional allies he had read through the very long, indulgent and quite frankly bizarre post. [26][27] However the inquiry did not interview any witnesses or staff from the electoral offices. Blackburn; Heathmont; Mitcham; Ringwood . 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. 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. Mr Sukkar defended giving his close friend work due to his "skill set and performance" as a designer. Ultimately, whether to investigate a matter would be a decision for the CIC and would depend on all of the available facts, he said. But because of the realisation that if convicted they would lose their seats. A spokesman for Sukkar told the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age that the ministers employment was disclosed publicly on his personal website and on parliaments website. Malek Sukkar. Finance department outsourced review into assistant treasurer and Kevin Andrews. May 24, 2022 Sumeyya Ilanbey Latest Australia votes 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. 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. Now I think that most people agree that JobKeeper did save so many jobs, it did save so many businesses. Or the government's new legislation? Sukkar uses taxpayer budget to employ friend who also designed smear sheets. Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at the cricket. Home Malek Sukkar. 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. There's more to come about what Michael Sukkar has been up to. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. However, one has been cancelled and the rest are barely underway. "At this point I am not interested in adding to this story, I think it is just a beat up. 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 Housing Minister Michael Sukkar says the Coalition's housing policies have got first home buyers to their highest levels in 15 years. A spokesman for Senator Cash said it was inappropriate to speculate on whether the proposed Commonwealth Integrity Commission would be able to investigate a particular scenario. Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar says Roshena Campbell will be an "outstanding" candidate for Aston. It's a joke that Michael Sukkar can't even represent his own electorate on the issue of housing. [1], Sukkar was born in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Ringwood, to a father who was born in Lebanon. Local Liberal councillor Kylie Speers said that "for one" election, Mr Sukkar's office arranged for her printed campaign material. 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. 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". THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT [], THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, [], THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP Shadow Minister for Social Services Shadow Minister for NDIS Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister []. 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