Russell Broadbent
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Statement
Evidence
Score
Introduce a tax on the excess profits of large corporations (e.g. on banks, gas companies)
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Introduce short-term price caps (e.g. on rent and gas prices)
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Support a significant reduction of individuals employed by the public service
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Prevent big companies from controlling the market and limiting consumer choice (e.g. supermarkets)
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Phase out tax concessions for property investors (e.g. negative gearing or capital gains tax discount)
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Incentivise state/territory government to increase renter rights and protections
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Increase investment in public and community housing
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Allow first home-buyers to access their super to help purchase their first home
Type: Website
Summary: Russel Broadbent agrees that parents should be able to access superannuation in extenuating circumstances.
Incentivise state/territory governments to increase housing supply
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Help first-home buyers with shared equity programs that would allow participants to co-purchase a home with the government
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Introduce energy bill rebates
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Increase financial support for energy efficiency upgrades
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Increase funding for community batteries that increase access to solar
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Strengthen regulations to prevent price-gouging by energy companies
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Make university free
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Cut a portion of existing student debt
Type: Voting Record
Summary: Though we could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy, given Broadbent’s voting record such as consistently voting to increase indexation of HECS-HELP debts and charging postgraduate research students fees, we consider them to be aligned with not supporting this policy and have scored them a 1.
Source: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/monash/russell_broadbent/policies/70
Support more fee-free TAFE places
Type: Voting Record
Summary: Russell Broadbent voted consistently against making TAFE education free.
Source: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/monash/russell_broadbent/policies/343
Increase funding for public schools
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Increase funding for and access to childcare subsidies
Type: Voting Record
Summary: Russell Broadbent voted consistently against increasing access to subsidised childcare.
Source: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/monash/russell_broadbent/policies/349
Stop fossil fuel project approvals and expansions
Type: Website
Summary: Russell Broadbent wants to ditch net zero, retain coal and gas, and reignite manufacturing and production in Australia.
Source: https://russellbroadbent.com.au/policy-positions/
Accelerate the rollout of renewable energy projects
Type: Website
Summary: Russell Broadbent wants to ditch net zero altogether, which is aligned with support for a <80% renewable energy target.
Source: https://russellbroadbent.com.au/policy-positions/
Strengthen policies that ensure Australia’s biggest polluters genuinely cut their emissions
Type: Website
Summary: Russell Broadbent supports retaining coal and gas and ditching net zero.
Source: https://russellbroadbent.com.au/policy-positions/
Increase investment in preventative health programs
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Make GP visits free or more affordable by increasing bulk billing incentives
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Increase funding to train, attract, and retain more healthcare professionals, especially in regional areas
Type: Website
Summary: Russell Broadbent indicates investing in health and wellbeing as a key priority, specifically the construction of a new hospital for Warragul.
Increase funding for dental and mental health
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Expand subsidies to make more prescription medicines cheaper
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Increase investment in large-scale renewable energy and storage
Type: Voting record
Summary: Russell Broadbent has voted against increasing investment in renewable energy.
Source: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/monash/russell_broadbent/policies/20
Require multinational gas companies to prioritise domestic supply, without supporting the approval of new gas projects
Type: Website
Summary: Russell Broadbent wants to retain coal and gas.
Invest in nuclear power as a future energy source, while extending the life of coal power and increasing gas use in the interim
Type: Website
Summary: Russell Broadbent won’t support nuclear without community support.
Improve access to government-held information about government policies and decisions
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Protect the ABC and SBS’s independence and funding
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Require all lobbyists that meet with politicians to be publicly disclosed
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Make public transport more frequent and reliable
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Improve bike paths and footpaths to encourage active transport
We could not find evidence to suggest that Russel Broadbent supports this policy.
Increase access and affordability of electric and low-emissions vehicles
Type: Voting Record
Summary: Russell Broadbent voted consistently against the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
Source: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/monash/russell_broadbent
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