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Senator Andrew Bragg supports reopening the Early Access to Super Scheme, especially to aid first homebuyers, highlighting the importance of homeownership for Australians' retirement security.

Senator Andrew Bragg supports the Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process, advocating for a Local and Regional Voice alongside a National Voice to address Indigenous issues and promote community input and control. He emphasises the need for Indigenous-centred policy making and constitutional arrangements to empower Indigenous Australians.

Senator Andrew Bragg expressed disappointment over blurred lines in ABC staff reporting and social media posts, citing concerns about impartiality and the effectiveness of new social media guidelines.

The ABC has ended its deal with the New Daily, a move welcomed after scrutiny by the Senate. The agreement with the super fund lobbyists was seen as damaging to the ABC's reputation.

In a recent statement to the Senate, I highlighted the importance of the Media Bargaining Code legislation in Australia, emphasising the need for intervention due to the failure of Big Tech companies to engage in fair commercial deals with media outlets. The imbalance in bargaining power stems from the monopolistic position of companies like Google and Facebook, with the legislation serving as an initial step towards rectifying this issue.

Australia's early release superannuation scheme was a successful policy during the coronavirus recession, allowing Australians to access their own cash in a crisis. The scheme helped improve personal finances, drove engagement with super, and dispelled the myth that superannuation couldn't assist during economic downturns.

Senator Andrew Bragg criticises Cath Bowtell's handling of The New Daily, accusing the publication of breaching the "sole purpose test" by prioritising industry super funds over Australian workers' super savings. APRA is now investigating the publication's use of members' funds, as concerns grow over its biased news coverage and financial mismanagement.

Federal politicians Sharma and Bragg oppose Sydney Lord Mayor Moore's plan to halve Moore Park Golf Course, arguing it is a valuable public course and not an elite enclave, urging for the plan to be rejected unanimously.

The Senate motion calls for transparency regarding the ABC's deal with the New Daily, linked to super funds, raising concerns about the use of workers' super for questionable purposes.

Andrew Bragg supports displaying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in Parliament permanently, emphasizing their importance as part of Australia's identity. He also advocates for an Indigenous voice in Parliament, believing it is crucial for fair representation and policy-making.