Thank you Mackellar

WHAT A YEAR 2022 HAS BEEN! Dr. Sophie Scamps MP

As 2022 draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Mackellar for what has been an amazing year and to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year period.

It’s been an honour to represent our community as Mackellar’s independent voice in Canberra. As a community, you told me you wanted action on climate change, a strong economy, a healthcare system that worked for all of us and to restore integrity into our politics.

After we made history at the May election, we got straight to work. So, what have we achieved together in 2022?

MACKELLAR’S ACHIEVEMENT S IN 2022: Pushed the Government to increase the ambition of Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target – which is now enshrined in law alongside our 2050 net zero target

Called for policies to address the energy crisis facing Australia – including more investment in renewable energy and electric vehicle infrastructure, as well as intervention in the gas market to reduce energy prices

Supported policies to reduce cost of living pressures facing Australians by voting for legislation to create cheaper childcare and cheaper medicines

Voted in favour of extending paid parental leave from 18 weeks to 26 weeks and led the call to address Australia’s gender pay and Super gaps

Led calls to kill off the PEP-11 oil and gas drilling permit once and for all while calling on the Government to permanently end offshore oil and gas drilling

Called on the Government to redesign the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (known as the PRRT) to ensure oil and gas companies pay a fairer share of tax

Advocated for local small businesses during the debate over the Government’s industrial relations reforms

Helped strengthen the Government’s National Anti-Corruption Commission model while also beginning work on my Private Members Bill to end the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in federal politics

Called on the Government to do more to support our healthcare system, including address the crisis facing general practice

Taken steps to address the obesity crisis by developing my Private Members Bill to regulate junk food advertising to children

Lobbied the Government to increase access to mental health services on the Northern Beaches and around Australia

Called on the Government to do more to halt deforestation, including ending the carve out for the forestry industry in Australia’s national environmental laws

It’s been a huge year and without youthe people of Mackellar – this could not have been possible. So, THANK YOU for your input and support throughout 2022!

2023 promises to be another big year as we continue to redefine politics in Australia – so remember, if there is ever an issue you’d like to raise with me or my office, or you have any questions about how I’m representing Mackellar in Canberra, you can email me at sophie.scamps.MP@aph.gov.au.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone in Mackellar and on the Northern Beaches. •

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