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It is my great privilege to represent the people of Monash in the Parliament of Australia. Our local area is a great place to live, work and raise a family and I work to ensure it continues to be an even better place for us all.

In addition to serving our Monash community, I am a vocal advocate for a just and compassionate society with a focus on: a fair and sustainable NDIS, care and dignity for our elders and their carers, respect for women, flexibility and support for small businesses and the humane treatment of refugees.

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Helping Hands Needed for Women's Shed Fit-Out
16 April, 2025
Federal Member for Monash, Russell Broadbent MP, is calling on community members and local businesses to lend their support in transforming the ...
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Putting People before Politics
16 April, 2025
Hello, I’m Russell Broadbent, Independent Member for Monash. I’ve always stood for the people I represent — not party lines, not special ...
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Great news for Fish Creek Football Netball Club
14 April, 2025
What fantastic news for the Fish Creek Football/Netball Club – funding for new clubrooms! That’s right – the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, ...
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Russell Broadbent MP

Russell Broadbent MP
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Federal Member for Monash
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For many Australians, Easter is a time of reflection and contemplation. The Cross shines a light into the darkness of situations, and it is the Cross that remains a beacon for the lost, the lonely and the unloved.

Wishing you and your family a happy, relaxed and safe Easter.

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For many Australians, Easter is a time of reflection and contemplation. The Cross shines a light into the darkness of situations, and it is the Cross that remains a beacon for the lost, the lonely and the unloved. Wishing you and your family a happy, relaxed and safe Easter. Please remember to take care on the roads and to take care of each other this long weekend.
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Happy Easter Russell. We need more politicians like you. I wish was in your area. You would get my vote.

Easter blessings to you Russell. Thank you for standing up where others fear to go. 🙏🏻

Happy Easter to you too Russell and family

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The Korumburra Women’s Shed received the keys to move into their new premises at the historic railway precinct earlier this year.

Now they are embarking on the next crucial step, which is fitting out the interior. The current shed is empty and the women are starting from the ground up.

I am calling on community members and local businesses to lend their support to help transform the new home of the Korumburra Women’s Shed, whether that is plumbing and kitchen installation, shelving, partitioning or other essential internal fittings.

The Women’s Shed plays such an important role in women’s mental health and wellbeing and I encourage the community to rally behind them.

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The Korumburra Women’s Shed received the keys to move into their new premises at the historic railway precinct earlier this year. Now they are embarking on the next crucial step, which is fitting out the interior. The current shed is empty and the women are starting from the ground up. I am calling on community members and local businesses to lend their support to help transform the new home of the Korumburra Women’s Shed, whether that is plumbing and kitchen installation, shelving, partitioning or other essential internal fittings. The Women’s Shed plays such an important role in women’s mental health and wellbeing and I encourage the community to rally behind them. To view the media release, click here: https://russellbroadbent.com.au/helping-hands-needed-for-womens-shed-fit-out/
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So what about Albo being part of the SEARCH Foundation????Do you know about this????

Russell Briadbent a spit the dummy politician, now he puts Libs 7th. Sooky Sooky lala

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I’ve always stood for the people I represent – not party lines, not special interests.

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Really you didn’t even attend parliament because you wouldn’t get vaccinated other lost there jobs for this but you still got paid but didn’t attend parliament. How is that representing our community?

Sorry Russel… your electoral office never listened to me… the only interest was in died hard liberals who agreed with every policy contortion !

Love your work Russell... all the way from Tasmania.

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As your true Independent, I will not stop fighting until both major parties commit to funding the Warragul Hospital.
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Fighting for the Warragul Hospital

Russell Broadbent MP 986 views 17 April, 2025 4:30 pm

Earlier this week, I wrote to Health Minister Mark Butler urging him to fund a Headspace Centre in Warragul.
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Fighting for Mental Health Services in Warragul

Russell Broadbent MP 406 views 17 April, 2025 11:00 am

It was great to chat with Justin last night on 774 ABC.
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Interview with Justin Smith on 774 ABC

Russell Broadbent MP 118 views 16 April, 2025 3:07 pm

Hello, I’m Russell Broadbent, Independent Member for Monash. I’ve always stood for the people I represent — not party lines, not special interests. Right now, we need real leadership. That’s why I’m focused on the things that matter most to our community. These include policies that: - Put Families & Farmers First - Ensure Fuel Sovereignty - Let Parents Parent - Protect Our Freedoms - Ensure a Responsible Economy -Invest in the Health & Wellbeing of Australians and of course, - Fund & Maintain Country Roads I’m fighting to secure $60 million in federal funding to get the new Warragul Hospital underway — because healthcare in Gippsland must meet the needs of our growing population. I believe aged care should be built on dignity — for both our elders and the carers who support them. Farmers and small businesses are the backbone of our economy. I back policies that reduce red tape and support our farmers to propagate and produce. On energy, I’m practical. We need affordable, reliable electricity — using the abundant resources Australia already has and ensuring community consultation. I support open, honest dialogue about health freedom — because Australians deserve informed consent and bodily autonomy. And most of all, I believe in integrity in government. That means standing firm on principle, even when it’s unpopular. I’m Russell Broadbent — and I’ll keep working for you, your family, and the future of Monash.
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Putting People before Politics

Russell Broadbent MP 277 views 16 April, 2025 9:43 am

What fantastic news for the Fish Creek Football/Netball Club – funding for new clubrooms! That’s right – the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Catherine King announced over the weekend that if Labor is re-elected, $1.5 million will be given to the Fish Creek Football Netball Club for the desperately needed rebuild of their Clubrooms following the tragic fire of a couple of years ago. The entire community of Fish Creek is to be congratulated for the tireless efforts in lobbying for this grant. In particular, the efforts of the Club Committee, are to be given special thanks for all their efforts as they were instrumental in gaining this successful outcome. This result shows how a united and committed community can achieve positive outcomes regardless of the odds against you. I’m thrilled at the result and so pleased for the entire community. Well done! Now let’s keep our fingers crossed for an announcement about funding the first stage of the Warragul and District Hospital.
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Great news for Fish Creek Football Netball Club

Russell Broadbent MP 155 views 14 April, 2025 4:43 pm

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