House debates

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

  • Exports (1 speech)
    I have a map that I carry around everywhere. I hold it up and say, 'What's that?' They say, 'It's a map of Australia.' Yes, it most certainly looks like a map of Australia. But it's a map of...
  • Fraser Electorate: Renewable Energy (1 speech)
    On Saturday, climate change minister Chris Bowen joined me on a visit to an apartment building in Sunshine, in my electorate. But it wasn't just any old building. Newly built, it is in a prime...
  • Bradfield Electorate: Urban Planning (1 speech)
    Many of my constituents have contacted me to express their concerns about the New South Wales Labor government's proposed radical changes to planning rules, which would have a profound impact on...
  • Albanese Government (1 speech)
    I rise to make a really important contribution to this parliament, because last night the parliament passed Labor's tax cut plans, which will provide relief for 13.6 million Australians. All...
  • Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak of the impact of Labor's new vehicle standards on families, tradies and farmers in my electorate. The new carbon tax on popular SUVs, utes and four-wheel drives will push up...
  • Kingston Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
    This Albanese Labor government is deeply committed to listening to communities, supporting communities and partnering with communities and that is evident right around the country, particularly...
  • Leichhardt Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
    I would like to take the opportunity to recognise and celebrate this year's Australia Day Award recipients from around Leichardt. Starting with Cairns, Jacqui Backhouse has been awarded the...
  • International Women's Day (1 speech)
    On 8 March, we will celebrate International Women's Day. This day is celebrated annually as a focus point for women's rights, with the movement giving focus to issues such as gender equality,...
  • Groom Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
    Toowoomba, like the rest of Australia, has been facing a housing crisis. We've had one solution on the table now for over two years, but if we don't act on it we are at risk of losing that...
  • Middle East (2 speeches)
    I pay tribute to the Jewish community, who are teaching us what grace under fire looks like. In the aftermath of 7 October, an epochal event seared into their collective consciousness, I've...