Senator Raff Ciccone

So deeply grateful to everyone who joined us yesterday to honour the life of our beloved Jimmy. Your presence, kind words and shared memories have provided immense comfort during this difficult time. Your support means the world. With heartfelt appreciation. Vale Jimmy. 🕊️🖤🤍

🚗The 2025-26 Black Spots Program is investing $2.1m to deliver vital road safety upgrades in Traralgon: ✅$1.78m for improvements at Hyland Hwy & Shakespeare St. ✅$355,000 for works at McNairn Rd & Tulloch Way. Federal Labor is supporting road safety projects in VIC. #auspol

Federal Labor has introduced legislation to cut 20% off all student debts, backdated to June 1.✅ This will wipe $16b in debt for over 3 million 🇦🇺. In addition, the legislation lifts the min. amount before Australians have to start making repayments, from $54k to $67k. #auspol

National Farm Safety Week highlights the risks faced by farmers & their workers.👨‍🌾 The Albanese Govt is investing $2.5m over 3 years to support @FarmsafeAust in reducing accidents & fatalities. There were 72 deaths & 133 serious injuries from on-farm incidents in 2024. #auspol

Deeply honoured to be sworn in as a Senator for Victoria again on the opening day of the 48th Parliament of Australia. It's a privilege to represent the people of Victoria as we work together towards a stronger, brighter future for all Australians.🇦🇺 #auspol

Ahead of the opening of the 48th Parliament of Australia, an Ecumenical Service was held at Wesley Uniting Church this morning, continuing a tradition of prayer and reflection. #auspol

Fantastic night at the RSL Veterans Ball, honouring the service & spirit of VIC's veteran community. A moving moment for us all was Doug Baird's powerful tribute to his son, Cameron Baird VC MG. Thanks to @HawthornRsl & @rslvic for standing by ADF personnel & families. #auspol

If Australians needed further proof of the threat cyberattacks pose to businesses – and customers – they got it when Qantas revealed that the personal data of nearly 6m customers had been stolen. Thanks to @CapitalBrief for publishing my op-ed. 👉senatorciccone.com.au/qantas-breach-… #auspol

The Murujuga Cultural Landscape in WA is on the World Heritage List. It's home to the world's densest known concentration of rock art, with 1-2 million petroglyphs over 100,000 hectares. Achieving 🌏Heritage status was an Indigenous-led process, backed by Federal Labor. #auspol

Community legal organisations are crucial in ensuring vulnerable 🇦🇺 have access to justice, no matter their situation.⚖️ Federal Labor is providing $67.5m over 5 years to 14 grant recipients under the Community Legal Services Program, incl. @Justice_Connect in Victoria. #auspol

Over the coming weeks, 🇦🇺 is hosting the largest-ever military training exercise, @TalismanSabre, involving 30,000 personnel from 19 nations. In my spot on 2CC, I spoke about the significance of this bilaterally designed exercise between the ADF & United States Military. #auspol

🍇🍷To help the industry respond to challenges, Federal Labor is investing an extra $1.1m into the $3.5m Grape & Wine Sector Long-term Viability Support Package. @wine_australia has also released @DrCraigEmerson's report with 14 recommendations. 👉wineaustralia.com/getmedia/bd6a3… #auspol

Privilege to deliver the opening address at the 110th RSL Victoria State Annual Conference, representing @mattkeogh. I highlighted the Albanese Govt's reforms to improving veterans' wellbeing & thanked RSL volunteers who dedicated over 300,000 hours last year. #auspol #rslvic110

Delighted to join Mercy Education for the opening of its new national office in East Melbourne. Congratulations to all who brought this vision to life & continue to strengthen Catholic education. Thanks to CEO Louisa Rennie & to Fr Michael Buck for leading the service. #auspol

Strengthening cooperation & dialogue across the Indo-Pacific & beyond has been the Albanese Govt's priority since coming to office. I joined @livcaisley on @abcnews Afternoon Briefing to discuss 🇦🇺's commitment to peace & stability in the region & the role AUKUS plays. #auspol

Great to speak to @livcaisley on @abcnews Afternoon Briefing today to discuss how the Albanese Government is strengthening global partnerships across our region. 🌏 #auspol #abcnews

Backed by a $7.3m commitment from Federal Labor through the Housing Support Program, 90 new homes will be built at Ararat's former Prestige Fabric Mill site. The project will deliver infrastructure upgrades & more housing supply, with 70% for social &affordable housing🏠 #auspol

Great pleasure to welcome the Swiss science & business delegation & speak at the dinner celebrating our ties. As Chair of 🇦🇺-🇨🇭 Parl Group, I highlighted our work in biotech, education & more. Congratulations to @SwissCham on 40 years & thanks to Amb. Nikolas Stürchler. #auspol

Terrific to support & speak at the Cyber Battle Aus '25 Final. As PJCIS Chair, I was proud to see the next gen of cyber leaders in action. Congratulations to the finalists & thanks to Kersti Eesmaa & @AUCyberCollab for their commitment to building 🇦🇺's cyber resilience. #auspol

🌲The new Timber Fibre Strategy sets out 128 actions aimed at building a stronger & more sustainable forestry industry. The Strategy will help the Albanese Govt capitalise on its $300m investment, which includes @_AFWI funding.🪵 👉Final report: agriculture.gov.au/agriculture-la… #auspol

Privilege to tour the @USNavy's amphibious assault ship, USS America (LHA 6), during its recent visit to Sydney Harbour – a true reflection of 🇦🇺 & 🇺🇸's strategic partnership. Wonderful meeting the Sailors & Marines & thanks to @USEmbAustralia for this unique experience. #auspol