Senator Karen Grogan

Happy International Youth Day! This morning, I was able to talk to some of the passionate young people at the Burra Community school about democracy, government and how their voices can shape the future of Australia.

A full house at the Investor Group on Climate Change’s 20thanniversary event last week. These are essential discussions to have as we transition towards net zero and lock in future prosperity for all Australians.

The Albanese Labor government is investing in the future of the Port Pirie Smelter. We are committed to keeping local jobs and protecting our critical mineral supply chain.

Mr Dutton’s plan will destroy the Upper Spencer Gulf’s reputation as a world leader on renewables. South Australians deserve detail and honesty from Mr Dutton about his slow and expensive plans for our state. #auspol

Port Augusta and regional South Australia are filled with the cheapest and most sustainable form of energy – renewables. Mr Dutton wants to replace that with the most expensive form of energy – nuclear. All right on the doorstep of our unique and precious Flinders Ranges.

Port Augusta is the gateway to the Flinders Ranges, and to the spectacular outback – and Peter Dutton wants to build a nuclear power plant there. Mr Dutton's announcement this morning had no detail, no costing - and not even an indication of how much power would be generated.

This week, @tanya_plibersek announced Australia’s first national Environment Protection Agency. The EPA will deliver stronger powers and penalties to protect the environment, more information and greater transparency to the public.

A new migration agreement between the Albanese and Malinauskas Labor governments will make it easier and fairer for SA businesses to get the skilled workers they need. This includes 2000 positions being made available for regional employers.

Eid Mubarak. After Ramadan’s days of worship and fasting, Eid al-Fitr is a special time for Muslim Australians to come together as a community.

The Albanese Government has released a draft of the National Autism Strategy which is now open for public consultation. It's important this continue to be informed by lived experience. If you or someone you know has to share, please have your say here: engage.dss.gov.au/developing-the…

If you're working this long weekend, thank you. You deserve your penalty rates.

Under the Albanese Labor Government there are more people in jobs, they’re earning more – and with our tax plan, they’ll keep more of what they earn. Unemployment remains near record lows and 790,000 new jobs have been created.

Happy International Women’s Day from the parliamentary Labor women! Women having a seat at the table makes a difference and it’s important to remember the struggles and sacrifice of so many who made a photo like this possible.

Slightly starstruck hanging out with Costa Georgiadis today! He's teamed up with Relationships Australia to promote the importance of social connection in our communities through the @neighbourseveryday campaign. @CostasGarden @RelationshipsA2

The State Prosperity Project is all about setting our State up for the long term.

@CFSAlerts There are EXTREME weather warnings for the Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and Lower South East districts. This includes total fire bans for these areas. Please take care and stay up to date with advice.

Reminder: Total Fire Bans have been declared for Thursday 22 February 2024 in the following Fire Ban Districts: • Mid North - Extreme • Riverland - Extreme • Murraylands - Extreme • Upper South East - Extreme • Lower South East - Extreme

A healthy Murray Darling Basin is vital for South Australian communities and the local environment.