Senior federal government ministers have leapt to the defence of Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar over allegations he misused taxpayer funds. Wages haven't risen in over a decade, so it's harder and harder to get a deposit and service the mortgage. Sukkar uses taxpayer budget to employ friend who also designed smear sheets. BISHOP HENDRICKEN (69): James Caldarella 2 0-0 5, Dylan Lynch 0 0-0 0, Matt Brock 3 0-0 6, Becan Kegelman 0 0-0 0, Eze Wali 11 1-2 27, Michael Paquette 2 1-2 5, Tyler Russas 0 0-0 0, Marcus Sukkar . 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. Is this why Josh Frydenberg wouldn't confirm his trust in Sukkar, because of his shady looking ways? Please dont hesitate to contact me if ever I can be of assistance to you. Source: ABC But Mr Sukkar stressed the announcement was just the latest support the Coalition was offering first-home buyers over. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Michael Sukkar, left, with his good friend and sometime employee, Matt Pham.Credit:Facebook. Mr Sukkar's review also focused on staff activities but also "non-travel-related work expenses". Mr Sukkar released a public statement on Sunday night, saying he completely rejected the "extremely disappointing" allegations aired on 60 Minutes. "I've locked in time with Michael on Saturday afternoon for a new photo and I'll have the first concept to you Monday morning," Mr Pham wrote to Mr Sukkar's office in November 2016. He has even said he didn't making the commitment on the radio (~15:45). R v Aastha Sharma. 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. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. [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. 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. [43], Sukkar married Anna Duthie in 2010. It's the news you need to know, with Charlie Lewis. Michael Sukkar was grilled by Lisa Millar on Tuesday morning. Taxpayer resources are not meant to be used by MPs to pay for the political campaigns of other candidates. In this role, he advised many of Australias most successful individuals and largest corporate groups. 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 posturing and subject matter is vulgar and inaccurate.". Michael Sukkar @MichaelSukkarMP. Pork Barrelling. Mitchell Brophy (Canberra) 10. [4][5], In 2005 Sukkar worked as a taxation consultant at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jett Woodward (Newcastle) 11. 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". He insists he has no knowledge or involvement in any wrongdoing or abuse of public funds. I am proud of the dedication and service that my office has always provided my constituents and community.. Good morning to you. Mr Sukkar on Monday apologised to Senator Hume. A Victorian government minister has backed a move to shift his wifes role away from his portfolio days after he apologised for another scandal. (Domain) The new survey, conducted by Resolve Strategic for this masthead, shows 63 per cent of Australians now believe that the young will never be able to buy a home, compared to 57 per cent a year ago. All times AEDT (GMT +11). 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. Sign up to The Sydney Morning Heralds newsletter here, The Ages newsletter here, Brisbane Times' here and WAtoday's here. 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Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and former federal minister Kevin Andrews have been cleared of wrongly using taxpayer-funded resources for branch-stacking. Party Liberal Party of Australia Chamber House of Representatives. I support Michael as I do my other colleagues, he said. 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. News broke yesterday embroiling Liberal MP and Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar in yet another scandal. We live in a representative democracy. Mr Sukkar also employed factional operatives, including Mr Bastiaan's wife Stephanie, in his own office as electorate officers. [1], Sukkar was born in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Ringwood, to a father who was born in Lebanon. Mitchell Woods (Canterbury) 8. 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.. 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. [3], It was designed to fail from the start as the ANAO report also found that, "The department did not engage with state governments and councils, which increased the risk that selected projects would not deliver the desired outcomes at the expected cost to the Australian government.[2], As far as rorting goes, this has to be one of the most incompetent and blatant attempts with Sukkar looking very shady, and possibly in breach of ministerial standards. On Sunday afternoon, Labor's Matt Gregg was 1,286 votes ahead of Liberal incumbent Michael Sukkar, with the two candidate preferred vote sitting at 50.85 - 49.15 at 5pm. I have worked closely with Senator Hume in the last three years since both becoming ministers in the Treasury portfolio, where she has done an outstanding job.. Firstly, about an important announcement that the Morrison Government has made in relation to timber supplies for, predominately, the residential construction industry. He is not alleged to have been actively involved in stacking Liberal branches, but the reports allege he benefited from it. You can read my Deakin Community News Summer 2022 Edition newsletter HERE. The reviewer joined Ashurst in 2018 and has not had any prior contact or dealings on a professional or personal basis with Mr Sukkar outside the context of this review, a spokesman told Guardian Australia on Friday. Electorate officers are funded by the taxpayer, and are not allowed to engage in party political activities in the office. [5] In 2013, he expressed support for the school chaplaincy program at an Australian Christian Lobby forum. For some MP's there was a clear moral position. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar says allegations aired by 60 Minutes and The Age were 'false and malicious'. While he and his donors care about their multiple investment properties, it does nothing for the people of Deakin who want to buy their castle and who have been forced to swallow a bitter pill. 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. Documents filed in the Federal Court allege Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar misused taxpayer funds. R v Peter Julian Engel. 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. He is a former media diarist and features editor of The Australian. CEO,Averda December 5, 2018 July 7, 2021. by Staff Writer December 5, 2018 July 7, 2021. Harvey Gay (Canberra) As "the numbers man", Sukkar's job was to convince and corral members of the Liberal party room to vote for Dutton. Sukkar is not just another apparatchik he is Prime Minister Scott Morrison's own hand-picked Assistant Treasurer, seen as a coming man. "The Deakin 200 club provides members with a key networking forum [and] also provides opportunities for businesses and individuals to support the activities of the Liberal Party in Deakin and to engage with the party's elected representatives more broadly," the flyer said. Ashurst told the Guardian it took its responsibilities seriously and acted in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and conduct at all times. 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. The three were then ordered to appear before the Victorian Supreme Court to explain why they shouldn't be charged with contempt of court. How can you bemoan a decision not yet made?! 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. Are you a woman angry at the lack of progress on affordable childcare, housing, sexual harassment, domestic violence and gender equity? Get the edge with AM and PM briefings, plus breaking news alerts in your inbox. "I very much doubt that Sukkar can or should remain a minister of the Crown. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods. Liberal party branch-stacking: fears push for virtual state council could kill off audit, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The Yarra 3 were talking about a court case, which was being considered by the Victorian Court of Appeals. 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. Promise things that didn't have merit and that you never plan to deliver. Mr Sukkar also apologised to Liberal senator Jane Hume after disparaging comments were made public. 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. He won the seat at the 2013 election with a swing to the Liberal Party of 3.8 points, succeeding Labor MP Mike Symon[8] he joined the government benches of the Abbott Government. The report also claimed a leaked memo from Mr Bastiaan revealed a plan to build a Bastiaan-Sukkar faction inside of Federal MP Kevin Andrews' office. Was waiting for her retirement from politics, but sadly it wasnt there, the texts read. The flyers were never distributed, said one source. Finance department outsourced review into assistant treasurer and Kevin Andrews. Charlie Lewis Nov 08, 2021 3 Share This was to be done by using electorate officers to engage in political recruiting activities. They need to know whether their money was misused against the law. Senator Patrick said he hadnt yet been briefed on the governments final plans. Stay up-to-date by signing up to receive Michaels eNewsletter. All times AEDT (GMT +11). The results are more stark when young . "I think the party is very enthusiastic about our candidate in Aston and . MP Michael Sukkar with The Babes Project team following the federal funding announcement. Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar says Roshena Campbell will be an "outstanding" candidate for Aston. Lorraine Finlay, Murdoch University and Joshua Forrester, Murdoch University, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra, Copyright 20102023, The Conversation Media Group Ltd. Screenshot from Labor Party advertisement linking Peter Dutton to Liberal candidates. 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. After all, the alleged misuse of taxpayers money and the potential breaking of the law for a power grab is important to the integrity of the government. With flashy Facebook announcements - that have since been deleted. He secured $2 million of federal funds to build a pavilion for the Heathmont Jets Junior Football Club at Heatherdale Reserve, Mitcham. The budget cannot be used to pay for party political activity. It was outsourced to the major law firm Ashurst, where Sukkar worked for seven years. [28] In 2021, further allegations of branch stacking were aired by 60 Minutes and the Nine newspapers against Sukkar and Marcus Bastiaan, which Sukkar denied. Several Liberal backbenchers have been talking to Attorney-General Michaelia Cash about how to strengthen the commission. Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar at question time on Monday. His behaviour is unbecoming an MP, and he should no longer be in Parliament. A Liberal-chaired Parliamentary committee has even recommended the Bill be scrapped entirely! 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. It was great to be with our community at the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Lantern Festival. Office details Connect Electorate details. The former Ashurst tax lawyer started his mission from God to impose his will on the Party. Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at the cricket. MICHAEL CLARKE: The Federal Government has revealed the final plans for a $10 billion insurance pool for northern Australia which aims to improve affordability and availability of insurance in flood and cyclone prone areas. It was reported that emails from Sukkar's private parliamentary address showed that he was briefed several times about the scheme. "Mr Pham's primary responsibility was to design and oversee the production of newsletters, brochures and other communication collateral sent to constituents. SHARE. Deakin deserves a local member who is focused on representing them. 3 min read August 24, 2020 - 12:49AM Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, the most senior federal Victorian Liberal, also pointed to the Finance investigation, conducted after the allegations were first aired. 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. 29 May 2019 - 23 May 2022. Seating Plan. But when Michael Sukkar implies he will take legal action against The Age, gags Parliament from forcing him to be accountable, and strongly resists the releasing of reports, the only thing we can do is to vote such a shady-looking, untrustworthy character out of office. It was reported that Michael Sukkar seemingly endorsed a memo that outlined a scheme to build a stronger Sukkar-controlled faction from inside the electoral office of Kevin Andrews. Is this why his own colleagues don't answer when asked if they trust him? Malek Sukkar. 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. 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 . R v Harinn Devapragash. If the government are keen to get legislation through, and they know that Labor and the Greens will oppose, they often will engage the crossbench early. The finance department said the reviewer was completely independent, had no link to Sukkar or his time in the then-Blake Dawson Waldron, and had acted in accordance with their ethical and professional duties as a legal practitioner. Deakin deserves someone who goes through with their promises, who represents the people and who's word can be trusted. He's tried to make it "no big deal". Thanks to the East Ringwood Cricket Club for a great day. Michael Sukkar MP Subscribe to eNewsletter Stay up-to-date by signing up to receive Michael's eNewsletter. 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.. [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. Chris Woods Aug 25, 2020 Share 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. Michael Sukkar, the Assistant Treasurer and Housing Minister, was also named in the reports. In text messages sent by Mr Sukkar, he savaged Senator Hume over a Facebook post about juggling politics and parenthood. Mr Sukkar has apologised to Senator Hume. Questioned as to why he was hired by Mr Sukkar, Mr Pham said: "I think I'd rather you speak straight to Michael about that." The investigation that cleared them of misusing taxpayer-funded staff was undertaken by a law firm Sukkar used to work for. This would mean Australia would no longer have any charities! 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. Michael Rowland: Thanks for coming on board. [26][27] However the inquiry did not interview any witnesses or staff from the electoral offices. North Providence won at home against Juanita Sanchez, 73-51, on Feb. 2. Sukkar (and the others) unsurprisingly then showed complete arrogance by not appearing at their hearing. The Assistant Treasurer said on Monday the review also heard from multiple former and current staff members who all contradicted the claims made by 60 Minutes sources. The Government has finetuned the scheme after feedback on the draft laws. She said his office had separately paid for the printing and that she had later reimbursed the office. Hardly responsible money management from the Assistant Treasurer. Charities have estimated that the cost of complying with the new rules could cost up to $150 million in their first year. 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