Jacqui's Journal | June Edition
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G'day John,
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Call to Action – These Inquiries Need Your Voice!

The federal parliament is not back until the end of July, but
that doesn’t mean things have slowed down. Right now, there are a
bunch of important inquiries underway and your voice could help
shape real change.

I fought hard to get these inquiries up and running because too
often the voices of veterans, volunteers, students, workers and
everyday Aussies are ignored. These inquiries are your chance to
tell the government exactly what’s happening on the ground and
what needs fixing.

Here’s what’s going on and how you can get involved:
1. National Volunteer Incentive Scheme (Climate Army)Report due
by 22 September

Australia has been smashed by extreme weather in 2025 and it’s
only going to get worse. But volunteer numbers are dropping when
we need them most. That’s why I’m pushing for a Climate Army, a
national scheme to get more Aussies, especially young people,
trained, recognised, and ready to help when natural disasters
hit. A new inquiry will look at how to make it happen, including
rewards, safety, qualifications, and what’s working overseas.
It’s time to stop talking and start preparing. If you’ve got
something to say about it, make a submission by clicking the
following link!
Check out the inquiry into the National Volunteer Incentive
Scheme (Climate Army)
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2. ANAO: Administration of Investigations in DefenceReport due
by 31 August

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is reviewing how
Defence handles its investigations, everything from fact-finding
missions to internal probes. I want to make sure that Defence
isn’t marking its own homework anymore. If you’ve had firsthand
experience with investigations that went wrong, your story could
make sure Defence can’t just sweep things under the rug anymore.
If you feel like contributing by making a submission, take a look
at the link below!
Check out the inquiry into Administration of Investigations in
Defence here
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3. IGADF Weaponisation InquiryReport due by late 2025.

The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF)
recently kicked off an inquiry into whether the military justice
system is being misused as a weapon against our own people. This
is about digging into serious concerns that some in Defence are
abusing the system to punish or silence others, and it's about
time someone took a good, hard look. This inquiry will look at
how the system’s been used, misused, and how those in charge are
being held to account. I have been calling this out for years
and it's time for answers and for real accountability. If you’ve
served, or if this has affected you or someone you care about,
now’s your chance to have your say by making a submission.
Check out the inquiry into IGADF Weaponisation here
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4. Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission
Report due by 29 August

I secured a major win with the establishment of the Defence and
Veterans’ Services Commissioner in line with recommendation 122
from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. This
independent Commissioner will keep an eye on the whole defence
and veteran support system, pushing for improvements in the
health and wellbeing of every ADF member. To make sure we get
this set up properly, I am asking for your input on how the
Commissioner should operate, and what you expect from the system
going forward. Have your say by making a submission below!
Check out the inquiry into Defence and Veterans’ Services
Commission here
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5. Military Superannuation and Pension SchemesReport due by 5
August

I’m digging into the military superannuation and pension schemes
for current and former ADF members. This includes investigating
whether the schemes are fit for purpose, whether Commonwealth
Superannuation Corporation account holders have the same rights
and protections as other Australians, and whether the Defence
Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme, Military
Superannuation and Benefits Scheme and others are operating in
the best interests of current and former serving members. Watch
this space!
Check out the inquiry into Military Superannuation and Pension
Schemes here
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6. Veteran Compensation and Income Support

Report due by 5 August

The Senate is also running an inquiry into the compensation and
income support system for veterans. I want to know how the system
is treating you, how the advocacy services are working (or not
working), and how well the Veterans' Review Board is performing.
I am also pushing to make sure veterans have a choice about
having legal representation in the Veterans’ Review Board and
ensuring that training and professional standards for advocates
are up to scratch. If you have something to say about this topic,
make a submission by clicking on the link below.
Check out the inquiry into Veteran Compensation and Income
Support here
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7. Capping Uni Exec Salaries: Tertiary Education Legislation
Amendment (There For Education, Not Profit) Bill 2025)

Report due by 1 August

While everyday Aussies are struggling, the fat cats are living it
up. I’ve introduced Bills to cap the outrageous salaries of
government secretaries and university executives. You know the
system is broken when university bosses are pocketing $900K+
while students drown in debt. That taxpayer money should be
making education cheaper, not lining the pockets of the
privileged few. My Bill would limit Vice-Chancellors salaries to
that of the Federal Treasurer, being around $430,000 per annum.
Taxpayer money should go to education, not executive bonuses. If
you’ve got something to say about it, make a submission by
checking out the link below.
Check out the inquiry into Capping Uni Exec Salaries (Tertiary
Education Legislation Amendment (There For Education, Not Profit)
Bill 2025) here
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8. Capping Senior Public Servant Pay: Remuneration Tribunal
Amendment (There For Public Service, Not Profit) Bill 2025

Report due by 1 August

We are in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, and some
bureaucrats are earning more than $950,000—and, in some cases,
more than $1,000,000—which is much more than the Prime Minister.
Public service is about service to the country, not service to
self. My Bill caps these salaries at the same level as the
Treasurer’s which is around $430,000. Secretaries in the United
States, who head larger departments with many more billions of
dollars, receive around $403,000. It’s about fairness and
priorities. If you're fed up with senior public servants chasing
profits, let the government know and make a submission via the
link below.
Check out the inquiry into Capping Senior Public Servant
Pay: Remuneration Tribunal Amendment (There For Public Service,
Not Profit) Bill 2025 here.
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9. Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2)

Report due by 29 August

Whistleblowers should be protected, not punished. My Bill would
create an independent authority to support people who speak up
about wrongdoing. It would offer advice, investigate
mistreatment, and help whistleblowers navigate the system, People
should not be punished for telling the truth, or for exposing
misconduct or wrongdoing. It’s the missing piece in Australia’s
integrity framework, and I need your backing to get it over the
line.
Check out the inquiry into Whistleblower Protection Authority
Bill 2025 (No. 2) here
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10. Regulation and Management of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl
substances) Report due 5 August 2025

Once a favoured tool in the firefighting arsenal, PFAS has since
become an environmental and health concern. Across the country
we have communities up in arms about it having leaked into their
environment and firefighters that worked closely with it now
suffering poor health. In dealing with PFAS there’s been both
financial compensation and denial of consequences. Senator David
Pocock and I helped steer the deal with the crossbench that got
an inquiry into PFAS underway last year. The inquiry will dig
into the health, environmental, and economic impacts, and look at
what needs to change to prevent, control and manage the risks of
PFAS. Submissions are opened, so if this has affected you or your
community, now’s the time to speak up.

Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) –
Parliament of Australia
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Ready to Make a Submission?

These inquiries only work if people like you speak up. If you’re
willing and able, please consider making a submission. Your story
could be the one that tips the scales and pushes for real change.

And don’t stress if the official submission deadline has passed.
Most committees will still accept late submissions if you reach
out, so it’s always worth getting in touch.

Thanks for standing up and speaking out.All my love,

Jacqui!

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