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May 09, 2008 Shirts-off Pensioners Protest - Steve chats with Shirley
Shirley is so fed up with the struggle to makes ends meet on a pension that she is willing to protest and even take her shirt off to try and get a fair go for pensioners.
Show your support for Aussie pensioner’s demands for a better deal and join Shirley and Steve at Flinders Street this Friday.
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Mar 13, 2008 Steve's cash for trash message in a bottle
Today, Family First introduced its Drink Container Recycling Bill 2008 as an important environmental measure to boost the recycling of drink containers across Australia. To promote the cause Steve dressed up as a bottle.
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Feb 29, 2008 Steve down on the Yarra talking rubbish
Steve was on the banks of Yarra this morning and found heaps of bottles and cans. So Steve stopped a couple of people to ask them what they thought about introducing a "cash-for-trash" container deposit scheme that has operated in South Australia - which would see drink container recycling lifted dramatically from 35% to 85% while allowing community groups like Scouts to make millions. Now that’s a win for the environment and a win for the community.
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Nov 15, 2007 Remember Camphor Close? Steve checks out how residents feel about the election
Steve was out yesterday door-knocking in Camphor Close in the outer eastern Melbourne suburb of Lysterfield, in the electorate of Aston. Three weeks before the 2004 election, John and Janette Howard took a busload of journalists to Camphor Close to chat to a young family about interest rates. Steve thought it would be good to pay a visit himself to see how residents are feeling this time round. In this video blog, Steve is chatting to a young mum about the issues that matter to her.
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Nov 04, 2007 Don't horse around with your vote
It's Melbourne Cup time, so in the spirit of the Spring Carnival, Steve has put on his racing gear. Which horse should you back in the election? Well in this video blog you will hear it straight from the horse's mouth. Today Steve was in Warrandyte on his horse appealing to all Australians to back Family First until he was hoarse.
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Oct 29, 2007 Bendigo families missing out on GP's and health services - Steve checks out what the locals think
Steve was on the campaign trail in Bendigo in country Victoria today …. And still there is no media pack following him around. In this blog, Steve chats about Family First's policy to get more doctors in Bendigo and other regional and rural areas across the country, to ensure all Australian families get the health care they need.
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Oct 29, 2007 Let's give Carers a break - Steve on the campaign trail in Bendigo, Victoria
Steve was on the campaign trail in Bendigo in country Victoria today but, unlike Mr Howard and Mr Rudd, there was no media pack following him around. Steve's video blog features real people talking about the issues that really affect them, like struggling to make ends meet. In this blog, Steve chats about Family First's Carers policy, to give full-time carers four weeks' annual leave, like paid workers receive. Too often we forget that caring is constant and carers don’t get a day off or annual leave like the rest of us do.
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Oct 25, 2007 Ripped-off by the banks - Steve street talking with Brian in Warragul, Gippsland
Steve was on the campaign trail in Warragul today and unlike Mr Howard and Mr Rudd, Steve doesn't have a hoard of media following him around, but Steve's blogs have real people in them on real issues. This blog is no exception as Steve was on one of his of his regular street talks he bumped into Brian who had, you guessed it - just been ripped-off with another $50 bank penalty fee!
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Oct 23, 2007 Real choice in childcare - Steve visits a mum to chat about childcare
Steve was on the campaign trail in Werribee today and unlike Mr Howard and Mr Rudd, Steve doesn't have a hoard of media following him around, but Steve's blogs have real people in them on real issues. This time Steve chatting with a Mum about giving all Australian parents the same childcare support, whatever childcare they choose. Many parents would love to have in-home childcare if they could pay a grandparent or other relative, or perhaps a neighbour or friend, to look after their kids. Parents know who is best to look after their kids so let’s give parents real choice.
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Oct 13, 2007 Election called today and where's Steve? - celebrating with his daughter
While the press gallery were busy packing their bags and getting ready to play "follow the leader", Steve confirms that ordinary Australians are getting on with their lives and enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon relaxing …
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Sep 10, 2007 Steve's big announcement on the same day Premier Beattie retires
This year Steve and his two sons James and Campbell all decided to play soccer for the same Melbourne team. Last Saturday afternoon was no different as Steve was enjoying a run on the pitch but that all came to end as you will hear in his latest video blog ...
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Sep 06, 2007 Steve looks for Fire Blight in an apple and pear orchard
Steve was in Victoria's Gouburn Valley region today, chatting to fruit growers and industry representatives about how fire blight could be introduced into Australia, just as easily as horse flu was. On Steve's tour of an apple and pear orchid, Steve discovers just how difficult fire blight is to detect. Horse flu has wreaked havoc on the racing industry and the livelihoods of thousands of families. Yet, unlike horse flu, fire blight is permanent. Australia’s $450 million apple and pear industry, and hundreds of thousands of growers’ livelihoods are at risk by allowing potentially infected apples into Australia.
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Aug 30, 2007 Steve on the street talking about the bank penalty fee rip-off
Steve was in Cranbourne doing street talk again and this time he caught up with Ted who had a story about outrageous bank penalty fees. Steve found that most people are frustrated with the bank penalty fee rip-off and were keen to hear that finally someone was prepared to do something rather than just talk about it. Steve shared how Family First has proposed new laws that would mean bank penalty fees are for cost recovery only - and guess what, people said "about time!".
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July 31, 2007 Steve at the petrol bowser talking about lower petrol prices
Steve was at the petrol bowser again, this time in Wangaratta, chatting to motorists about how can we get cheaper petrol. Guess what he found? Yep cheaper prices will come from cutting the obscene level of petrol tax and by having real competition. Thats why FAMILY FIRST is calling for stronger trade practices laws that will ensure more competition in petrol and grocery retailing and a 10 cent a litre cut in petrol tax.
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July 23, 2007 Steve visits Tasmania's Styx Valley
Steve spent a day in the Styx Valley recently to better understand the forestry industry and environmental issues. FAMILY FIRST believes it is possible to strike a balance between caring for our environment and ensuring we have a sustaintable environment as well as protecting jobs and vital industries such as forestry which sustain so many families and communities.
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July 19, 2007 Steve chats to motorists about stopping the petrol tax rip-off
Steve was in the outer Melbourne suburbs of Berwick and Narre Warren today, chatting to motorists at the petrol bowser about FAMILY FIRST's plans to cut the petrol tax by 10 cents a litre. The views of the mother in Steve's videoblog are typical of the many opinions shared with Steve; that families rely heavily on their cars and that petrol pain not only puts huge pressure on the family budget, but also on relationships. Family life suffers as activities like taking the kids to sport or music lessons get cut.
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May 8, 2007 Sky News: FAMILY FIRST's reaction to the Budget
FAMILY FIRST Leader Senator Steve Fielding outlines his reaction to the Budget welcoming the extra help for families, but expressing disappointment that there was no relief for families from the pain of skyrocketing petrol prices, that child care support is not given equally to all families and that there was no new money to address Australia's alcohol toll.
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Apr 24, 2007 The Drought - Steve chats with a Wangaratta Farmer
We all know that the drought is a big concern for everyone and that our farmers are really suffering. On his recent visit to Wangaratta, Steve visited some local farms. Here is one farmer's common-sense solution to the water crisis.
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Mar 13, 2007 FAMILY FIRST says Qantas Sale Act should apply to Jetstar
Currently the Qantas Sale Act forces Qantas to keep jobs and operations in Australia. But the Act does not apply to subsidiaries like Jetstar. FAMILY FIRST has introduced legislation to amend the Qantas Sale Act to close this loophole and ensure the restrictions that apply to Qantas – including rules about maintenance, training and administration – also apply to Jetstar.
This blog comes from SKY News which reported on FAMILY FIRST's efforts to close this loophole.
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Mar 06, 2007 Steve capture's the excitement at the Swimming Championships
The World Swimming Championships are underway in Melbourne but if you missed out on tickets you can share in Steve’s excitement as his son wins the day for his House at their School Swimming Championships .You won’t get a much more excited bunch of kids as they cheer on their House Captain in the final race. A proud moment indeed for any parent. Congratulations to Blue House!
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Mar 05, 2007 Steve says no to booting Jetstar jobs offshore
It is a huge concern that there is nothing to prevent Jetstar being sold off and jobs and operations being sent offshore if the Qantas takeover succeeds. Securing Australian jobs for workers and their families is FAMILY FIRST'S top priority. That is why FAMILY FIRST has introduced legislation to protect Jetstar from foreign ownership and stop jobs and operations from going offshore.
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Feb 27, 2007 The dangers travelling home after a long day in Parliament
You wouldn't read about …… on Monday after a late night sitting in Parliament, Steve was on his way home in a 'Comcar' (Commonwealth car) when the driver collided with a "bouncing kangaroo". Steve and the driver are ok, the car is not good and the kangaroo seemed to hop away with probably a bit of a headache. The irony is that that same day in Parliament FAMILY FIRST was introducing a Bill to protect the "flying kangaroo" - that is to protect Jetstar so jobs and operations remain in Australia.
Then, the next night, Steve was heading home again when the driver was forced to make an emergency stop in nearly the exact place as the incident with the kangaroo. This time it was because of a fierce Canberra hail storm. Steve and the driver were trapped in the car for more than 20 minutes while large hail stones pounded the vehicle. All part of the 'adventure' of being a federal politician!
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Feb 20, 2007 FAMILY FIRST calls for action to secure water supplies in regional Victoria
Steve recently visited Alberton in Gippsland where over-use of a ground water table is threatening the livelihoods of farmers and their families. Some farmers have been forced to spend up to $200,000 to maintain their water supply.
FAMILY FIRST calls on the Federal and State Governments to stop passing the buck and ensure farmers have secure water supplies for the future.
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Feb 09, 2007 The Accidental Senator gets framed for the Archibald
Victorian artist Grace Bailey has painted Steve Fielding for this year's prestigious Archibald Prize. Grace has called her portrait 'The Accidental Senator' as no one expected Steve to get elected! Here Steve inspects the oil painting and chats with Grace about it. Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at senator.fielding@aph.gov.au.
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Feb 07, 2007 FAMILY FIRST lobbies in Washington for David Hicks
Steve was recently in Washington where he lobbied US Senators and Members of Congress about the plight of Australian citizen David Hicks. FAMILY FIRST believes it is unjust that Hicks has been held at Guantanamo Bay by the US Government for more than five years, without charge. This blog comes from SBS TV which reported on FAMILY FIRST's lobbying efforts.
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Dec 28, 2006 Steve watching for Shane Warne after his 700th wicket
Steve at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Shane Warne is coming on to bowl. Two days before, Shane Warne made history as the first to take 700 wickets, when he bowled England's Andrew Strauss.
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Dec 24, 2006 FAMILY FIRST Christmas and New Year Message
Steve hits the surf and the unfair Workchoices as he wishes you a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.
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Nov 3, 2006 Channel 9 - Today Show editorial by Alan Jones: The Greens
In the Victorian election of November 25 and the March election next year in New South Wales, the composition of the Upper House is important. People have to ask themselves whether they want that controlled by the Greens or the FAMILY FIRST Party.
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Nov 6, 2006 FAMILY FIRST opposes human cloning
Steve speaking in Parliament on why FAMILY FIRST opposes human cloning.
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Nov 2, 2006 "Street talk" with Steve in Ballarat ...
Steve was chatting to locals in Ballarat about the shortage of doctors in regional Victoria. Under a FAMILY FIRST policy Victoria will get 200 new doctors that will see these new doctors working at least 10-years in the public health system, with four of those 10 years in regional Victoria.
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Oct 31, 2006 Dr Carr-Gregg talks about kid net addiction
At our last FAMILY FORUM our guest was Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, a prominent psychologist and leading authority on parenting and raising children. Dr Carr-Gregg spoke about the challenges facing parents today, in particular the Internet and kids addiction to it, childhood obesity and bullying.
An engaging speaker, Dr Carr-Gregg told the audience that 14 per cent of our population are young Australians, but they represent 100 per cent of our future. He also said: "Young people are told so much, yet know so little."
Our previous guest speaker was financial expert and media money commentator Kevin Bailey who spoke about our materialistic culture and rising levels of family debt and provided sound advice about saving and keeping financial matters simple.
FAMILY FIRST leader Steve Fielding hosts our Family Forums, which are held to stimulate discussion about key issues and the values of ordinary Australian families, not the self-appointed elites. The popular Family Forums have been well attended and we have received such tremendous feedback we will be continuing them in 2007. FAMILY FIRST invites and encourages you to come along to our next Family Forum to enjoy a social evening of good food and stimulating conversation and debate.
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Oct 10, 2006 Embryonic stem cells from cloned embryos cannot be used for cures
Professor James Sherley from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tells Steve and the media that embryonic stem cells from cloned embryos can not be used for therapies with adult tissues, or in other words can't be used for cures.
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Oct 10, 2006 FAMILY FIRST hosts Prof James Sherley in Parliament House
Professor James Sherley is Associate Professor of Biological Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Sherley was visiting Australia as a guest of Doctors Against Cloning and was in Parliament House to speak to a range of senators and members.
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Sept 29 , 2006 Steve and family training for the FAMILY FIRST fun run
Steve, Sue and Gabrielle leading by example putting in the k's training for the FAMILY FIRST fun run and urging other families to be active.
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Sept 14, 2006 FAMILY FIRST says no to Imported Mugs for Australia's Parliament
This is the Australian parliament. I do not know whether you are familiar with the famous Bendigo Pottery, which is just one Australian company that would be delighted to supply quality Aussie-made mugs to this parliament. Instead of using mugs made in China, wouldn’t it be more in line with the Australian community’s expectations to be using Australian-made products in the Australian parliament?
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Sept 14, 2006 FAMILY FIRST says euthanasia is no solution
FAMILY FIRST opposes deliberately ending a person’s life or helping them to end their own life. We have already seen how far the euthanasia agenda goes. Dr Philip Nitschke has already moved quickly to assisted suicide, as well as giving depressed and suicidal people the means to end their own lives. This is not something that the Australian community believes is right.
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Sept 13, 2006 FAMILY FIRST standing up for Independent Service Stations
This issue is about disclosing discounts and making it quite clear to anyone wanting to buy petrol exactly what conditions or criteria they need to meet to get certain discounts. Rather than allowing discounts to be hidden and not shown, this is about making sure we have an open and level playing field for all service stations, including independents, so that they know what they have to do to get the very best discounts. Knowing the role that independent service stations play within the market in keeping prices low, I think this is extremely important.
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Sept 13, 2006 Why independent petrol service stations are important
FAMILY FIRST wants the lowest petrol prices for families and small businesses, which is why FAMILY FIRST will act to ensure no company selling petrol can own or operate more than 25 per cent of service stations. To have real competition we need strong independent petrol stations, not just the oil giants getting even bigger.
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Aug 27, 2006 Proud dad watches daughter's soccer team celebrate win
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Aug 10, 2006 Steve talking on radio about Asylum Seekers
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June 27, 2006 Down at Lygon Street when Italy scored that goal
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June 22, 2006 FAMILY FIRST says family life stalls when politicians call
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May 30, 2006 Steve questions Goverment on Petrol Tax Cuts
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June 1, 2006 Steve questions ACCC on dangerous babies dummies
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June 13, 2006 What have the Socceroos got to do with paper used in Parliament
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May 23, 2006 Steve calls for action on internet porn
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May 25, 2006 Steve at the G watching the Socceroos
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May 25, 2006 Half time at the G Socceroos and Matildas
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May 14, 2006 Steve and his mum on Mothers Day
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May 9, 2006 On Budget day Steve says stop the Petrol Tax rip-off
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May 1, 2006 Crikey - Imported paper in Parliament House
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Apr 28, 2006 Big oil company says just "accept" the Petrol Pain
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Apr 25, 2006 Steve with a Digger on Anzac Day
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Apr 9, 2006 Petrol Pain .... why won't the government cut
petrol tax?
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Apr 8, 2006 Steve and Barry Dickins relive schooldays at Keon Park Primary
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Mar 31, 2006 Steve back on his feet
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Mar 24, 2006 Steve in action on the soccer pitch
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Mar 24, 2006 Steve as seen on ABC TV The Chasers
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Mar 19, 2006 Families enjoy Supermum's Gold win
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Mar 19, 2006 In the Grandstand Cheering on Supermum to win Gold
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Mar 15, 2006 Steve at Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
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Mar 14, 2006 Dinner with the Queen
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Mar 13, 2006 Steve Enjoying a Public Holiday
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Mar 3, 2006 Steve playing soccer?
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Feb 28, 2006 The sign they did not want you to see
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Feb 23, 2006 Steve on the street talking about tax
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Feb 20, 2006 Steve in a Telstra public phone booth
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Feb 17, 2006 Steve just back from Canberra
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Feb 17, 2006 Steve in Corridors at Parliament ... Censored. No longer available.
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