Sam Birrell News Today

More than 12 independent and Coalition senators spoke out against the new $3 million super tax legislation in the Lower House on Wednesday, calling for amendments to the taxing of unrealised capital gains and the lack of indexation.

Labor's live sheep ban decision and its repercussions on the livestock industry.

Labor's live sheep ban decision and its repercussions on the livestock industry.

Labor's live sheep ban decision and its repercussions on the livestock industry.

Labor's live sheep ban decision and its repercussions on the livestock industry.

Labor's live sheep ban decision and its repercussions on the livestock industry.

Labor's live sheep ban decision and its repercussions on the livestock industry.

Coalition MPs are strongly in favour of nuclear energy – but they’re not so sure about where to put the power plants.

Coalition MPs are strongly in favour of nuclear energy – but they’re not so sure about where to put the power plants.

Lack of available workers is hurting agriculture, Nationals MP Sam Birrell urges the government to address the issue with Ag Visa and path to permancy.