By DARREN DAVIDSON The ABC has defended itself against accusations of “extravagant spending” after it emerged the organisation paid $32,750 for a new typeface. An ABC spokesman insisted it was right for the organisation to use taxpayers’ money for the project, saying it would save the...
Senator James Paterson delivers an Matter of Public Importance (MPI) on a recent report into the NSW lockout laws....
A LIBERAL backbencher has called for a rethink of Australia’s ban on nicotine e-cigarettes, arguing the devices could spell the end of harmful cigarette smoking. Senator James Paterson said some of the reasons cited by health groups for maintaining the ban were puzzling. He said he hoped the government would facilitate rather than block moves to legalise what...
Senator James Paterson speaks for the Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016 in the Senate....
Senator James Paterson addresses the senate chamber for a matter of public importance on the political donations debate, sparked by Senator Sam Dastyari's recent donations scandal....
Senator James Paterson speaks to Rafael Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne's Drive program, discussing the current political landscape and the same sex marriage plebiscite....
By Lucy Battersby A government senator has warned media companies not to let self-interest scuttle industry reform by lobbying against the bill before Parliament. "I think generally there is agreement in the industry that reform is necessary," Senator James Paterson said during a discussion at the Australian...
Senator James Paterson gives an Address in Reply to the Senate chamber, summarising the positive election results in his state of Victoria....
Senator James Paterson gives a Matter of Public Importance to the Senate chamber, speaking about the importance of budget repair....
Senator James Paterson asked Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash why it is so important the Coalition act to protect the CFA’s 60,000 volunteers against a union takeover....