Sourced positions
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Workplace & industrial relations own statement
Chris Buckingham says the deferred Working From Home legislation "was fair and reasonable" and "would have been good for workforce productivity, great for working parents and made it easier for people to live and work in small communities like Corinella".
Drugs & law and order own statement
Chris Buckingham says "Gendered and family violence is a massive problem in our community" and that bills introduced by the Attorney-General to "support Victim-survivors and make life tougher for perpetrators" "will make a difference".
Integrity & anti-corruption news report
On being named Labor's candidate for Bass, Buckingham said "Fairness goes to the very heart of how I work. No one should be held back, and no one should be left behind," and said he would advocate on behalf of the electorate.
Health own statement
Chris Buckingham says "Labor builds hospitals, the Libs close them", that a Liberal commitment to strip "$40 billion from the public sector" means "service levels will be impacted in our hospitals and the quality of care will drop", and that "Only Labor will continue to invest in the healthcare local families need".
Education own statement
Chris Buckingham says "We rebuilt TAFE after Jeff Kennett and the Liberals ripped it apart", that in Bass "we have made record investments in local Primary and Secondary Schools" and ensured access to "FREE TAFE and Free Kinder", and that "Labor will always put free access to education and training first".
Transport & infrastructure own statement
Chris Buckingham says that if elected as the Labor MP for Bass he "will continue to advocate for better public transport connections across the electorate", after discussing "the need for improved bus services to Melbourne".
Environment & water own statement
After touring the desalination plant, Chris Buckingham says "It's time we as locals own this extraordinary asset and took some pride in the role we play in securing water supply for Victoria including our own patch".
Record last updated 2026-10-12.