Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE Your Country Your Voice MAJOR PARTY COP OUT! AS KATTER AND GEE BRING ON VOTE TO GIVE FARMERS AND CONSUMERS A FAIR GO, LABOR SAYS NO AS COALITION MPS SCURRY OUT OF CHAMBER "his week in Parliament, the Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and I brought on debate and a vote for our Reducing Supermarket Dominance Bill 2024. The Bill seeks to wind back the market share of the major supermarkets, limit the mark-ups they can put on items such as fruit and veg, and give farmers and consumers a fairgo WHY WE NEED THIS BILL It's very clear to everyone that right around this country of ours, supermarkets giants have way too much power. Things have to change. Our farmers are crying out for a fair go and a better deal, and so are our consumers who are at breaking point. It's an urgent issue because we are in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, and this Ba would do something about it. Australia is sick of the talk and the inquiries that have been going on for years. We need action. putting the interests of farmers and consumers head of the interests of the supermarket gants which are reaping in massive profits. WHEN GIVEN A CHANCE TO WALK THE WALK, THE COALITION LEGGED IT OUT OF THE CHAMBER This week, all members of the House of Representatives were given a chance to stand up to the supermarket plants. Bob and I wanted all major parties to support this motion and this Bill MPs legged it out of the chamber, and not one single Coalition MP had the courage and the con Just as the debate kicked off, all of the Coalition conviction to return when the vote was called. Instead of supporting their communities and standing up to the supermarket pigs and hogs they scurried out of the chamber, skipping out on the vote. Disappointingly, the Labor Party then voted against it Only the independents and crossbenchers In these difficult economic times, we need to be walked the walk, and backed it BURRUMBUTTOCK HAY RUNNERS CHARITY UTE SHOW! ast weekend, I had a great time at the 3rd Annual Burrumbuttock Hay Runners Charity Ute Show! There sure were some bea-UTE-ies! Congratulations to John Crasti who organised the show at O'Connell which featured utes from all over the region, and as far away as Sydney. The s show raised money for the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners, who deliver hay to drought-affected farmers in NSW and Qld Andrew with John Cast Andrew and Oberon's Marshall Tyl THE MAJOR PARTIES ARE ALL JUST HOT AIR AND PORKIES and consumers, the major parties proved When given the opportunity to support farmers they're all just hot air and porkies The National Party has been talking a big game on this issue but dogged it when it came time to vote, as did the Liberal Party. The Coalition MPs, like those in the Labor Party, were all under party orders to oppose our game-changing Bill majo It shows a complete lack of ticker from the major parties. It once again exposes the hypocrisy of the major parties who say one thing to the media and then do another thing when it comes time to vote in Parliament. It also shows the importance of having Independent Members in Parliament, because none of the major parties had the ticker to back up their words and vote in favour of this vital law STOP SUPERMARKET HOGS & NATIONAL PARTY PORKIES Andrew with Bob Katter Independent MP for Kennedy PRESS CONFERENCE RUDELY INTERRUPTED BY NATIONAL PARTY SENATOR hile Bob Katter and I Wh recently held a press conference to discuss our proposed Bill which would wind back the dominance of the two supermarkets and give farmers and consumers a better deal, we were rudely and aggressively yelled at by a National Party Senator. Unfortunately, he kept bellowing out nasty and spiteful comments while Bob and I were trying to talk Instead of listening and engaging with us about how we can give farmers and customers a fair go, he was more interested in yelling personal insults BOB PUTS HIM IN HIS PLACE After being interrupted no less than six times, Bob had had enough, and gave the Senator a piece of his mind. Too right I say The major parties just don't like it when independents come up with legislation that they don't have the courage or the conviction to put before the Parliament themselves What has not been reported is that about fifteen minutes later, after the inquiry resumed, this same National Party Senator came out on to the sidewalk and in front of my staff and a Prime 7 N 7 News journalist, disgracefully started yelling and shouting at me again. What is wrong with these people? DISAPPOINTINGLY. THIS NATIONAL PARTY NASTINESS IS NOTHING NEW Unfortunately, this nasty behaviour from the National Party is nothing new. in recent times we've seen a senior National Party member send a package carrying an insulting message to my home using a fake name and address. My family was shaken by the whole disgusting episode. This person has refused to step down from their senior position. The party leadership has hardly said a word about it Now, we've seen nasty and personal insults hurled at Bob and I during a press conference. What's the theme here? Hatred and Bob with Molly at Orange Ex-Servies Nowadays they would be lucky to have 2,000 members across the entire state. Just a few weeks ago, the once mighty Wellington branch folded Sadly, a once great party has become anasty, spiteful machine that is Intolerant of anyone who doesn't brainlessly tow their precious party line and do or say what they demand THE NATIONAL PARTY IS NOT WE WON'T STOP FIGHTING WHAT IS USED TO BE One of the reasons I left the National Party is because it's a far cry from the party I grew up with Believe it or not, I handed out National Party stickers at school and I even waited outside my local council chambers to meet Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen Back in those days the party would have had tens of thousands of members in NSW alone. FOR FARMERS AND OUR COUNTRY COMMUNITIES Bob and I will not be silenced. With our Bill, we are going into bat for farmers and consumers and when it comes time to vote in Parliament we will see who has the courage of their convictions. Rest assured no matter what uply insults they sing at us next, Bob will continue to speak his mind, and so will BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 (02) 6331 0524 andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare Authorised by Andrew Gee MP, Suite 1/179A Anson Street, Orange, NSW 2800. f Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE Your Country Your Voice MAJOR PARTY COP OUT ! AS KATTER AND GEE BRING ON VOTE TO GIVE FARMERS AND CONSUMERS A FAIR GO , LABOR SAYS NO AS COALITION MPS SCURRY OUT OF CHAMBER " his week in Parliament , the Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and I brought on debate and a vote for our Reducing Supermarket Dominance Bill 2024 . The Bill seeks to wind back the market share of the major supermarkets , limit the mark - ups they can put on items such as fruit and veg , and give farmers and consumers a fairgo WHY WE NEED THIS BILL It's very clear to everyone that right around this country of ours , supermarkets giants have way too much power . Things have to change . Our farmers are crying out for a fair go and a better deal , and so are our consumers who are at breaking point . It's an urgent issue because we are in the middle of a cost - of - living crisis , and this Ba would do something about it . Australia is sick of the talk and the inquiries that have been going on for years . We need action . putting the interests of farmers and consumers head of the interests of the supermarket gants which are reaping in massive profits . WHEN GIVEN A CHANCE TO WALK THE WALK , THE COALITION LEGGED IT OUT OF THE CHAMBER This week , all members of the House of Representatives were given a chance to stand up to the supermarket plants . Bob and I wanted all major parties to support this motion and this Bill MPs legged it out of the chamber , and not one single Coalition MP had the courage and the con Just as the debate kicked off , all of the Coalition conviction to return when the vote was called . Instead of supporting their communities and standing up to the supermarket pigs and hogs they scurried out of the chamber , skipping out on the vote . Disappointingly , the Labor Party then voted against it Only the independents and crossbenchers In these difficult economic times , we need to be walked the walk , and backed it BURRUMBUTTOCK HAY RUNNERS CHARITY UTE SHOW ! ast weekend , I had a great time at the 3rd Annual Burrumbuttock Hay Runners Charity Ute Show ! There sure were some bea - UTE - ies ! Congratulations to John Crasti who organised the show at O'Connell which featured utes from all over the region , and as far away as Sydney . The s show raised money for the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners , who deliver hay to drought - affected farmers in NSW and Qld Andrew with John Cast Andrew and Oberon's Marshall Tyl THE MAJOR PARTIES ARE ALL JUST HOT AIR AND PORKIES and consumers , the major parties proved When given the opportunity to support farmers they're all just hot air and porkies The National Party has been talking a big game on this issue but dogged it when it came time to vote , as did the Liberal Party . The Coalition MPs , like those in the Labor Party , were all under party orders to oppose our game - changing Bill majo It shows a complete lack of ticker from the major parties . It once again exposes the hypocrisy of the major parties who say one thing to the media and then do another thing when it comes time to vote in Parliament . It also shows the importance of having Independent Members in Parliament , because none of the major parties had the ticker to back up their words and vote in favour of this vital law STOP SUPERMARKET HOGS & NATIONAL PARTY PORKIES Andrew with Bob Katter Independent MP for Kennedy PRESS CONFERENCE RUDELY INTERRUPTED BY NATIONAL PARTY SENATOR hile Bob Katter and I Wh recently held a press conference to discuss our proposed Bill which would wind back the dominance of the two supermarkets and give farmers and consumers a better deal , we were rudely and aggressively yelled at by a National Party Senator . Unfortunately , he kept bellowing out nasty and spiteful comments while Bob and I were trying to talk Instead of listening and engaging with us about how we can give farmers and customers a fair go , he was more interested in yelling personal insults BOB PUTS HIM IN HIS PLACE After being interrupted no less than six times , Bob had had enough , and gave the Senator a piece of his mind . Too right I say The major parties just don't like it when independents come up with legislation that they don't have the courage or the conviction to put before the Parliament themselves What has not been reported is that about fifteen minutes later , after the inquiry resumed , this same National Party Senator came out on to the sidewalk and in front of my staff and a Prime 7 N 7 News journalist , disgracefully started yelling and shouting at me again . What is wrong with these people ? DISAPPOINTINGLY . THIS NATIONAL PARTY NASTINESS IS NOTHING NEW Unfortunately , this nasty behaviour from the National Party is nothing new . in recent times we've seen a senior National Party member send a package carrying an insulting message to my home using a fake name and address . My family was shaken by the whole disgusting episode . This person has refused to step down from their senior position . The party leadership has hardly said a word about it Now , we've seen nasty and personal insults hurled at Bob and I during a press conference . What's the theme here ? Hatred and Bob with Molly at Orange Ex - Servies Nowadays they would be lucky to have 2,000 members across the entire state . Just a few weeks ago , the once mighty Wellington branch folded Sadly , a once great party has become anasty , spiteful machine that is Intolerant of anyone who doesn't brainlessly tow their precious party line and do or say what they demand THE NATIONAL PARTY IS NOT WE WON'T STOP FIGHTING WHAT IS USED TO BE One of the reasons I left the National Party is because it's a far cry from the party I grew up with Believe it or not , I handed out National Party stickers at school and I even waited outside my local council chambers to meet Sir Joh Bjelke - Petersen Back in those days the party would have had tens of thousands of members in NSW alone . FOR FARMERS AND OUR COUNTRY COMMUNITIES Bob and I will not be silenced . With our Bill , we are going into bat for farmers and consumers and when it comes time to vote in Parliament we will see who has the courage of their convictions . Rest assured no matter what uply insults they sing at us next , Bob will continue to speak his mind , and so will BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 ( 02 ) 6331 0524 andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au For regular updates and news , follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare Authorised by Andrew Gee MP , Suite 1 / 179A Anson Street , Orange , NSW 2800 . f