Monday Dec 18, 2023
Dr Senator Hollie Hughes & Dr Renee Heath, MLC on The Chris Smith Show - 18 December 2023
On today's show, Senator Hollie Hughes discusses the latest stories in Australian politics. Later, Dr Renee Heath, MLC discusses the latest stories in Australian politics.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Hollie Hughes was elected to the Senate for New South Wales in 2019 following a successful career in communications, government affairs, consultancy and advocacy for rural and regional Australians. Now based in Sydney, Senator Hughes spent almost 20 years living in the country – mainly at Moree in northwestern NSW.
In recent years Senator Hughes has also been a passionate advocate for autistic children and their families after her son was diagnosed in 2012.
GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Renee Heath is the Liberal Party member for the Eastern Victoria Region in the Victorian Legislative Council. She was secretary of the Parliamentary Liberal Party from December 2022 to May 2023. Prior to entering Parliament, Renee was a health professional with a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic), treating patients of all ages and backgrounds across Gippsland. She has led rewarding community projects that improved children’s health and the local environment and has a long history of volunteerism and community service. https://www.reneeheath.com.au/