A politicalpamphlet designed by Mr Pham at Mr Sukkar's office's request. Wages haven't risen in over a decade, so it's harder and harder to get a deposit and service the mortgage. Michael Sukkar has used parliamentary privilege to accuse those challenging Josh Frydenberg's eligibility of being "disgusting, disgruntled, debauched". On February 10, 2017, Mr Sukkar's office told Mr Pham to work on the flyer, stating in one email that he had "more work for you mate". This helps reduce the burden on the state. Taxpayer funds are not meant to be used to pay for any work done to facilitate donations for a political party. I've previously warned readers that the "Sukkar plan" would be a severe blow to Australian entrepreneurship, but the detail shows that it goes much further than I had envisaged. It was great visiting the team at Accent Aluminium Windows & Doors. Sukkar is not just another apparatchik he is Prime Minister Scott Morrison's own hand-picked Assistant Treasurer, seen as a coming man. 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. Jayza Tuigamala (Cronulla) 9. Senior ministers have dug in behind Mr Sukkar after The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald and 60 Minutes revealed personal correspondence showing he was aware of a scheme where his brother, best friend and factional allies were paid by taxpayers for political work. That was dealt with a year ago by the Department of Finance, which found there was nothing further to investigate, he told reporters in Newcastle. I am dedicated to improving our local community and being a strong voice standing up for our values and addressing the new challenges we face. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar. 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. If he breaks one promise, what other promises does he not intend on keeping? Mr Sukkar also apologised to Liberal senator Jane Hume after disparaging comments were made public. Please dont hesitate to contact me if ever I can be of assistance to you. Even at record low interest rates that won't last forever on a 30 year (or more) mortgage. Mr Sukkar on Monday apologised to Senator Hume. Sukkar attended primary school at Sacred Heart in Croydon and then secondary school at Aquinas College in Ringwood. 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. FB TW MAIL LN. The ministers employment with Ashurst prior to entering parliament has been publicly listed on the official Parliament House website and his personal website since his election, he said. 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. Activities that may have been in breach of federal laws. Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132, Level 2/60 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. 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. Are you concerned about Climate Change and that Sukkar always votes with the deniers in the Coalition? Jett Woodward (Newcastle) 11. Previously he was a CBD columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. This was undertaken by Ashurst before they were engaged as an independent reviewer for each Review, the spokesman said. Hon Michael Sukkar MP. When Prime Minister Scott Morrison was asked about the allegations on Monday, he said the matters had been dealt with a year ago. Michael Sukkar was preselected for Deakin for the 2013 election, as part of the Tony Abbott led "conservative resistance movement".The former Ashurst tax lawyer started his mission from God to impose his will on the Party. This is how Shady Sukkar likes to work, behind the scenes and not in your interests. Is there any wonder why the Liberals don't want a federal anti corruption body. That prompted Sukkar and Andrews, who denied the allegations, to refer themselves to the finance department to investigate whether there had been any misuse of their taxpayer-funded budget, a potential breach of parliamentary rules. Tony Abbott told a Liberal branch meeting in the Deakin electorate of Michael Sukkar that just at the moment were at a bit of a low ebb. Michael Sukkar, the Assistant Treasurer and Housing Minister, was also named in the reports. The seat of Deakin was considered a key seat for the 2019 election. It's been a long held view of conservative politicians that charities should be supported in their work. May 24, 2022 Sumeyya Ilanbey Latest Australia votes He said the claims were unproven and came from a discredited and disgruntled former staff member. Mr Pham's LinkedIn account shows he worked in full-time roles for a real estate advertising company during the same period that Mr Sukkar has said Mr Pham worked "as a casual Electorate Officer in the Deakin Electorate Office". Michael Rowland: We're joined now by the Assistant Treasurer, Michael Sukkar from Melbourne. What matters more to Sukkar is what he thinks, and his power instead of serving the people of Deakin. "I very much doubt that Sukkar can or should remain a minister of the Crown. The former Ashurst tax lawyer started his mission from God to impose his will on the Party. It's just deceiving people into thinking the Liberals are doing anything about housing affordability. Pork Barrelling. What's the solution to housing affordability from the Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar? Nine Newspapers, who obtained a number of documents as part of their investigation, allege Mr Sukkar was knowingly partaking in branch stacking. No wonder Sukkar was the worst housing minister we've had. My online community survey takes just a few minutes to complete and you can also sign up to my e-newsletter to receive regular updates. A two bedroom place is ~$750,000 or more in 2022. minister sukkar: Well, no because the point of lowering the instalment rate, Pete, is to make sure that that instalment rate better reflects the reality of the situation. The government has recently touted the "rule of law" as an excuse to not have an inquiry into the allegations surrounding another minister. The posturing and subject matter is vulgar and inaccurate.". Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar has released the detail of his plan to change the way small and business is conducted in Australia. 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? A Victorian government minister has backed a move to shift his wifes role away from his portfolio days after he apologised for another scandal. Leaked messages are reported to have revealed how Sukkar and his office directed and endorsed the employment of party political staff. Mr Sukkar told factional allies he had read through the very long, indulgent and quite frankly bizarre post. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar used his taxpayer-funded electorate office budget to pay one of his best friends, who was also tasked with designing Mr Sukkar's political smear files and materials to solicit party donations, in potential breach of parliamentary rules. PO Box 232 Mitcham, VIC, 3132 . It is extremely disappointing that 60 Minutes would again publish unproven claims from 2017 from a discredited and disgruntled former staff member, whose accusations have already been shown to be false and malicious, he said. 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. Our usual processes were followed in relation to identification of conflicts in advance of accepting instructions, and we are confident that there is no bias or conflict of any kind, personal or professional, on the part of the firm or any of the individuals who worked on this matter, the firm said in a statement, provided via the finance department. She said his office had separately paid for the printing and that she had later reimbursed the office. A former Judge has even labelled the fund as "corruption". However, he rebuked Mr Sukkar for disparaging remarks he had made about fellow Victorian Liberal Jane Hume, which were also aired in the reports. Minister Sukkar: Today I want to speak about a couple of things. Was waiting for her retirement from politics, but sadly it wasnt there, the texts read. 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. [4][5], In 2005 Sukkar worked as a taxation consultant at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. 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. [21][22] Opinion polls indicated that only 47% of the two-party-preferred vote would go Sukkar's way. Sukkar uses taxpayer budget to employ friend who also designed smear sheets. Right now, there is absolutely nothing we can do in the federal parliament to address these allegations, she said. Assistant minister Tim Wilson suggested the governments revised version of the legislation, yet to be made public, was stronger than previously proposed. I think the party is very enthusiastic about our candidate in Aston and very pleased with someone whos going to be a great champion for that community, he told Sky News Austalia. Even with domestic violence on the rise. 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. Sukkar (and the others) unsurprisingly then showed complete arrogance by not appearing at their hearing. The "investigation" by the Department of Finance was conducted by Ashurst. He has also called for the ACNC to be abolished, along with the Charities Act. Is it any wonder that Michael Sukkar has voted against a Federal ICAC? Newsletter Archive Deakin Community News Summer 2022-2023 Download Deakin Community News 2022 Election Edition Download Delivering for Deakin 2022 Download Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar says Roshena Campbell will be an "outstanding" candidate for Aston. Homepage; Electorate Suburbs. [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. A Melbourne-based Chinese businessman who has aligned himself to prominent Liberal Party MPs is facing deportation after being assessed by ASIO as a national security risk, an ABC investigation can reveal. 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. Then you'll have to live with mum and dad for a bit longer. By not respecting Deakin's clear majority vote, Sukkar once again showed disdain for the will of his constituents. Are you someone who is sick of the daily grind who is watching Sukkar and his mates get richer? [7], In 2012, Sukkar was endorsed as the Liberal Party candidate for the marginal seat of Deakin. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. The foreign aid budget was repeatedly gutted. Pathetic act at Olivia Newton-John service. So much for cutting red tape. . Deakin returned a 66% Yes result for the Marriage Law Postal Survey yet when the bill was to be voted on, Michael Sukkar abstained. Hiding in the background, pulling the strings. Michael Rowland: Thanks for coming on board. 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.. "The adverse impact of having this discussion, using their logic, since February this year has been a lot worse than if it . Josh Frydenberg says he still supports Michael Sukkar after fresh allegations came to light.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen. [44] They have two sons, Leo and Nathan.[2]. The court hadn't yet reached a decision on the case. DuPage County property transfers for Jan. 11-24, 2023. Is this why Josh Frydenberg wouldn't confirm his trust in Sukkar, because of his shady looking ways? A "club" which does not lodge financial disclosures on the basis that it says it isnt an "associated entity" of a political party. "There was a facilitation [by Mr Sukkar's office]," Ms Speers said, before saying that she was "really not sure" about who paid for her printing. The commission would have to hold a reasonable suspicion that a criminal corruption offence had been committed to investigate an allegation. Is this why his own colleagues don't answer when asked if they trust him? Michael Sukkar was part of the "Yarra 3", a group of ministers (including Greg Hunt and Alan Tudge) who launched an extraordinary attack on the Victorian judiciary. With rising homelessness in Deakin, and the rest of Australia, Michal Sukkar can't even be bothered to meet with peak bodies such as National Shelter or Homelessness Australia. The procedure could lead to their suspension or expulsion. Local Liberal councillor Kylie Speers said that "for one" election, Mr Sukkar's office arranged for her printed campaign material. Chris Woods Aug 25, 2020 Share 29 May 2019 - 23 May 2022. THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH LAURA JAYES, [], Stronger Communities Round 8 Expression of Interest is now open Feb 2023, INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT AFTERNOON AGENDA, SKY NEWS, INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, 2CC TALKING CANBERRA, $217.7 MILLION SPENT TO ABOLISH THE CASHLESS DEBIT CARD IN NAME ONLY, VOLUNTARY INCOME MANAGEMENT WILL DO NOTHING FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES, Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Lantern Festival, LABOR DELIVERS DISAPPOINTMENT ON HOUSING COMMITMENTS, INTERVIEW WITH LAURA JAYES, SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIANS NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH THE SUBURBAN RAIL LOOP VANITY PROJECT WILL COST, 2023 Michael Sukkar. [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. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and former federal minister Kevin Andrews have been cleared of wrongly using taxpayer-funded resources for branch-stacking. 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. 7. All their policies have done is help people who were already going to get onto the property ladder anyway. 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. [39] Although initially stating he would follow the outcome of the survey,[40][41] Sukkar abstained from the vote despite his electorate voting 66% in favour, saying that he could not support the bill. 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. Mr Sukkar defended giving his close friend work due to his "skill set and performance" as a designer. [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. Michael Sukkar was grilled by Lisa Millar on Tuesday morning. 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." When asked what his response was, he said I answered that question a second ago. Michael Sukkar promised 5 car parks in Deakin from the $660 million Commuter Car Park Projects fund. Housing Minister Michael Sukkar says the Coalition's housing policies have got first home buyers to their highest levels in 15 years. Harvey Gay (Canberra) Home Malek Sukkar. 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. 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. 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." A Finance spokesman confirmed information provided by Mr Sukkar and Mr Andrews to the review included several statutory declarations from staff. His behaviour is unbecoming an MP, and he should no longer be in Parliament. Sukkar's colleagues are even concerned about the legality of the proposed legislation. Not the version from his slick glossy pamphlets. Michael Sukkar MP Subscribe to eNewsletter Have Your Say Start The Survey Now Portfolio Media Releases INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, 2CC TALKING CANBERRA 21 February 2023 THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP - SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, [] Read More [24] Sukkar was not given a ministry by Scott Morrison until after the May election, when he was given the role of Assistant Treasurer. THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, NDIS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH LAURA JAYES, [], Stronger Communities Round 8 Expression of Interest is now open Feb 2023, INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT AFTERNOON AGENDA, SKY NEWS, INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, 2CC TALKING CANBERRA, $217.7 MILLION SPENT TO ABOLISH THE CASHLESS DEBIT CARD IN NAME ONLY, VOLUNTARY INCOME MANAGEMENT WILL DO NOTHING FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES, Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Lantern Festival, LABOR DELIVERS DISAPPOINTMENT ON HOUSING COMMITMENTS, INTERVIEW WITH LAURA JAYES, SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIANS NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH THE SUBURBAN RAIL LOOP VANITY PROJECT WILL COST, 2023 Michael Sukkar. The treatment of Sukkar, who commanded the largest swing towards him of any Liberal MP at the 2016 election, has already ignited fury among the Victorian Liberal Party, including in its . He lost his ministries in May 2022, when the Liberal Party went into Opposition on the election of the Albanese Labor Government. Corruption expert Geoffrey Watson, SC (a former counsel assisting for the NSW ICAC) is reported to have described the Bastiaan memo endorsed by Mr Sukkar as "prima facie evidence of the misuse of taxpayers' money". Michael Sukkar, left, with his good friend and sometime employee, Matt Pham.Credit:Facebook. Furthermore, Sukkar said the Department of Finance's independent review conducted in 2020 "did not find any breach or improper conduct." [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. intends to put its updated model for a commonwealth integrity commission, being levelled at Labors Anthony Byrne and state ALP politicians in the Victorian IBAC, have been talking to Attorney-General Michaelia Cash, refused multiple freedom of information requests, Sign up to get our new Explainer newsletter here. Imagine a judge asks an alleged thief if they committed the crime and let the plaintiff go free based simply on the plea of "No", with no testimony of witnesses. Before this role, he worked as a Senior Consultant with accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers where he specialised in taxation.. Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132, Level 2/60 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage Nor did he apologise for his misdeeds. 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. Michael Sukkar MP Address: 5/602 Whitehorse Road Mitcham VIC 3132 Phone: (03) 9874 1711 Postal Address: PO Box 232 Mitcham, VIC 3132. sign up to michael's eNewsletter. Several Liberal backbenchers have been talking to Attorney-General Michaelia Cash about how to strengthen the commission. Liberal frontbencher Michael Sukkar says the blame for any hate speech and negative consequences generated by the continuing debate over marriage equality should be directed at advocates in favour of marriage equality. The 'Bank of Mum and Dad' is now the FIFTH largest lender in the country. The committee voted to summon several staffers and recruiters at a future meeting to explain their actions. An electorate office budget can be used to pay for mailouts to local residents and to assist a minister to conduct parliamentary business. Enjoying a Friday afternoon beer at the Croydon RSL with Ken who does a great job looking after the bar. (These) accusations have already been shown to be false and malicious, he said. Hardly responsible money management from the Assistant Treasurer. Mr Sukkar acknowledged that many of the problems in remote communities pre-existed the cashless debit card, but said that since its abolition they were now "orders of magnitude worse." Mr Sukkar was caught on tape in secret recording plotting with a controversial Victorian powerbroker Michael Bastiaan in the program. R v Aastha Sharma. Sukkar has been a member of the House of Representatives since September 2013, representing the Division of Deakin in Victoria for the Liberal Party. A minister is a position of real power and thus real trust and you cannot have it in the hands of people who abuse it.". It was based on an examination of departmental records and written statements from Mr Sukkar. Centre Alliance, represented by Stirling Griff in the Senate and Rebekha Sharkie in the house, want a federal integrity commission with teeth set up sooner rather than later. "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. Chief executive officer,Averda December 4, 2017 July 7, 2021. by . Sukkar and the Liberals are trying it again for the 2022 election, expanding their schemes which experts predict will only make housing even MORE unaffordable. Mr Sukkar said he completely rejected the branch-stacking allegations, which were aired by 60 Minutes and The Age. His plan to Change the way small and business is conducted in Australia of. Rowland: we & # x27 ; re joined now by the Department of Finance conducted. 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