Budget Appropriation Bill

May 29, 2013

Russell speaks in parliament on budget appropriation bills because he believes the people of Macarthur are worse off as a result of this Labor budget. He argues that this year's budget delivers more debt, more deficits, more taxes, more broken promis... ... Read more »

Macarthur Acts of Kindness

May 29, 2013

Inspired by the stories of kind Macarthur residents Russell speaks in parliament about a special initiative that has been launched in his electorate called Macarthur Acts of Kindness.The initiative celebrates those people who have gone out of th... ... Read more »

Airds High School Flag Ceremony

May 29, 2013

In parliament Russell praises the students from Airds High School for setting a great example of Australia multiculturalism when he attended their flag raising ceremony. ... Read more »

National Volunteer Week 2013

May 16, 2013

During National Volunteer Week Russell took the opportunity in Parliament to acknowledge the hardworking volunteers in Macarthur. ... Read more »

Budget Week - Cost of Living in Macarthur

May 16, 2013

During the 2013 Budget week, Russell spoke in Parliament of his concern for the people of Macarthur, who are struggling to make ends meet. He argues that the budget has failed to address the cost-of-living pressures on all Australians and acknowledge... ... Read more »

Matters Of Public Importance - A Stable Government

March 20, 2013

Russell speaks on the matter of public importance today in parliament because he believes the people of Macarthur are in urgent need of a stable government—a stable, competent and secure government that will restore confidence to families, pensioners... ... Read more »

World Down Syndrome Day 2013

March 20, 2013

Russell speaks to parliament on the upcoming World Down Syndrome Day and took the opportunity to praise a group of parents in the Macarthur electorate who are committed to supporting families touched by Down syndrome. The Right Start Foundation will ... ... Read more »

2013 Annual Camden Show

March 18, 2013

Russell speaks about thw wonderful success of the annual  Camden ShowToday last week. Crowd numbers were at an all-time record, with more than 42,000 people attending the 127th annual show on Friday and Saturday. The crowds were treated to a wid... ... Read more »

National Disability Scheme Bill 2012

March 12, 2013

Russell spoke in parliament today on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012 and the positive benefits it will have for the people of Macarthur. He hopes that as a parliament, they can work together to ensure the scheme is rolled out as ef... ... Read more »

Macarthur Residents Receive Australia Day Honours

February 13, 2013

Russell celebrates eight very special Macarthur residents who were acknowledged in this year's Australia Day honours list. Tanyia Harris, Michael Scarce, Dr John Schwarz and his wife Rosalie, Professor Brad Frankum and Bill Phippen received the Medal... ... Read more »