
The boys
Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion, Senator for Northern Territory
Politzer Prize
“Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory”
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Stark history in clouds and shadows
The Hon Dick Adams MP, Member for Lyons
“Tasmania has many historic and interesting buildings. This was someone's home and now is left for the winds to blow through, sometimes used for hay storage. Maybe someone out there will love this home again?”
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Teaching how to fish
Dr Mal Washer MP, Member for Moore, Western Australia
A-PAC Award Highly Commended
“Fishing is a favourite pastime for many in the electorate. Bob took time out to teach his grandson Ryan how to fish”
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Barrow of plenty
Senator Christine Milne, Senator for Tasmania
“It was no surprise that the crowd made a bee line for Pete's Patch. Peter Cundall was back in his element with a wheelbarrow full of unusual pumpkins and squashes that he had grown from seed. Peter's continued popularity is reflected in the growing number of Tasmanians who are embracing the benefits of growing their own fresh and health foods”
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Tranquility
Mr Darren Chester MP, Member for Gippsland
“As the sun sets on the Gippsland Lakes, a fisherman tries his luck at Lakes Entrance”
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Working for change
Senator the Hon Mark Arbib, Senator for New South Wales
“This small farm outside Griffith is owned and run by a social enterprise for people with a disability. The farm provides both income and work outcomes for all involved. A great example of how to drive social outcomes through a sustainable business model”
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Looking for the sheep after the floods
Senator Barnaby Joyce, Senator for Queensland
“After years of devastating drought, the rains finally came. By March, western and southern Queensland was under water. On this property, owners adopted a canoe to cross the lake that had been a dust bowl. The water brought its own set of difficulties, but the land rejoiced to bloom, blossom and recreate a habitat of birds and animals that had not been seen for years”
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Life amongst the scrub
Senator Simon Birmingham, Senator for South Australia
“Spring flowers on the edge of parched Lake Bonney”
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Sibling rivalry
The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Member for Hunter
Highly Commended
“Lake St Clair, New South Wales”
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Pulling its weight
The Hon Bruce Scott MP, Member for Maranoa
“A Bronco horse uses all its might to pull a calf toward the branding rail at the Australian Bronco Branding Championships”
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Piering down to Moreton
The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Member for Lilley
“Sunset at Sandgate Pier looking out to Moreton Island. The pier was completed in 1872; its white faded timber railings, colonial street lamps and resting shelter make it one of the area's prized attractions. Every Easter, the community flocks to the pier for the start of the iconic Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race”
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Lunchtime
The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Member for Flinders
“These old timber and fibro milk bars feature in the childhood memories of many Australians. Sadly, they're disappearing from our landscape. This milk bar and general store at Stony Point is popular with cyclists, anglers and visitors”
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Shire life
Mr Scott Morrison MP, Member for Cook
“Cronulla, New South Wales”
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