In the News
Mr HAWKE (Mitchell—Manager of Opposition Business) (10:18): I rise with great concern over the recent fuel and oil shocks that are causing an increase in inflation and cost-of-living crises for Australians. What is most important for Australia to remember is that we can only control what is inside our control as a country, not be blown about by things that are happening overseas. Yes, we have a war in Iran. Yes, we have a war in Ukraine. Yes, we now have an oil shock and a fuel crisis.
The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) advised the Active Kids Grant round is now open with applications closing: Friday, 27 March 2026
Information about ASF Active Kids provided below:
Clubs and organisations in the Mitchell electorate can apply for the equipment and uniforms needed to get more young Australians playing sport more often.
Alex Hawke
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation
Manager of Opposition Business in the House
MEDIA RELEASE
11 February 2026
LABOR HELD SECRET MEETING WITH NRF
Labor MPs held a secret meeting with the Albanese Labor Government’s $15 billion flagship industry fund.
The Hon Alex Hawke MP
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation
Manager of Opposition Business in the House
Transcript
Interview with Kieran Gilbert, News Day, Sky News
9 February 2026
Topics: Liberal Party, National Party,
E&OE…
The Hon Alex Hawke MP
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation
Manager of Opposition Business in the House
Transcript
Doorstop interview, APH
9 February 2026
Topics: Liberal Party, Newspoll
E&OE…
Journalist
Does Sussan Ley have the support of the party room?
Alex Hawke
Well, obviously she does and everybody’s saying that in the whole party room.