Memo From Mayo 25 October
Welcome to our latest edition of Memo from Mayo.
It's been a busy fortnight in Parliament and a busy month in the electorate with the spring show season in full swing. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy reading about some of my work in the Parliament and our community.
Climate Action
Rebekha recently seconded a Private Member's Motion calling for a national strategy on climate change and agriculture that was introduced by the Independent Member for Indi, Helen Haines.
The motion included a push for comprehensive research, clean energy development, targets, and investment to help Australian farmers adapt to climate change and build rural community resilience.
Rebekha also joined the crossbench for a press conference when Noah Bell presented his e-petition to declare a climate emergency to Zali Steggall MP.
Noah, 23, collected 404,538 signatures, a record for a parliamentary e-petition.
Low Fuel Stocks
During Question Time Rebekha asked the Federal Government when it would increase its automotive fuel stocks from 27 days “physically in the country” to the “recommended 90-day supply”.
“We are living in volatile times and a prudent Government would be planning for contingencies because it will be a matter of 'when' not 'if' an international incident occurs," Rebekha said.
“Australia has an International Energy Agency (IEA) obligation to hold 90 days' worth of automotive fuel in the event of market failure, but as of July 2019, we only had 27 days' supply physically in the country and 58 days’ worth of stock if you include contracts or purchased fuel in transit."
Top Teachers
Two teachers from Mayo have taken out the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.
Dr Samantha Moyle from Kangarilla, who teaches at Brighton Secondary School, received the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools, while Mrs Sarah Finney of Bridgewater, who teaches at Stirling East Primary School, was presented with the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.
“Sam and Sarah are an inspiration to all young people but at a time when we know how important it is for our young women to see what they can be, these local women are shining examples of how science can be a rewarding and exciting career choice," Rebekha said.
