King on committees

Newly elected Federal Member for Brand Madeleine King has been selected to be a member of three national committees.

The Labor MP has replaced long-serving counterpart Gary Gray and is due to give her maiden speech in parliament on October 11.

Ms King has been appointed to the Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs, the Committee on Human Rights and the Treaties Committee.

“Committees cover important policy areas that affect us all as Australians and I’m looking forward to doing my bit,” she said.

“For example, it terms of the Treaties Committee, which looks at trade agreements, I want to ensure there are greater opportunities for Australian industry and Australian workers and that we improve access for our exports to world markets.

“Human rights are fundamental and affect our very freedoms.

“Some of the areas considered by the Human Rights committee include the rights of the child, the rights of people with disabilities, the elimination of racial discrimination and discrimination against women.

“I want to make a difference that flows back as a benefit to the people of Brand.”