The incorporated speech read as follows

I acknowledge that this House notes that National Skin Cancer Action Week will be held from Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 November this year. I support this motion because skin cancer is often described as Australia's national cancer, and unfortunately that description is well earned. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in their lifetime, and more than 17,000 Australians are diagnosed with melanoma every year.

Behind every one of those statistics is a person, a family a workplace and a community carrying the worry, the treatment and, in the hardest cases, the loss. That is why National Skin Cancer Action Week matters. It is a reminder that skin cancer is largely preventable and, when found early, highly treatable. It is also a reminder that prevention is not about fear; it is about practical, everyday habits that protect us while we continue to enjoy the outdoor life we love.

In Pearce, this message could not be more relevant. Our electorate is home to 32 kilometres of spectacular coastline, stretching from Burns Beach through Mindarie, Quinns Rocks, Merriwa, Clarkson, Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep, through to Two Rocks. Our beaches, rock pools, marinas, lagoons, surf breaks and coastal walk trails are central to the way our community lives. On any warm weekend, you will find families at the beach, children learning to swim, surfers in the water, fishers on the rocks, volunteers at surf lifesaving clubs and residents walking the coastal path. That coastline is one of Pearce's greatest assets. But it also means many in our community spend significant time outdoors, often during the hours when ultraviolet radiation is strongest.

In Western Australia, our clear skies and long summers are part of what makes our lifestyle so special, but they also increase the risk of unprotected sun exposure. We need to enjoy our coast safely, not avoid it. The message remains simple: when the ultraviolet index is three or above, protect your skin. Slip on protective clothing, slop on broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, slap on a broad-brimmed hat, seek shade and slide on sunglasses. These are small actions, but they can make a lifelong difference.

I also want to speak directly about early detection. Know your skin. Check it regularly, including areas that are easy to miss, such as the back, scalp, ears and soles of the feet. Look for new spots, spots that are changing, sores that do not heal, or moles that change in shape, colour or size. If something does not look or feel right, see your GP or skin cancer clinician promptly. Early detection saves lives.

The Albanese Labor government is taking meaningful action. We are investing $15 million in national skin cancer prevention campaigns, with a focus on Australians at greater risk. We are investing $10.3 million dollars to accelerate the development of a national targeted skin cancer screening road map, because we know that finding skin cancers earlier leads to better outcomes. We are also supporting medical research and new technologies that can improve how skin cancer is detected and treated. This investment recognises that prevention, early diagnosis and treatment must work together. It recognises, too, that some Australians face greater risk than others, including people who work outdoors, people with a personal or family history of skin cancer, and those who have had significant sun exposure over many years. We need campaigns and health services that meet people where they are, with clear, practical advice they can use.

I acknowledge the researchers, dermatologists, general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, cancer support workers and advocates who dedicate themselves to this work. Their expertise, compassion and persistence are saving lives and improving care for people across the country. I also acknowledge the many community organisations, including Cancer Council WA and our local surf lifesaving clubs, who promote sun safety in practical and accessible ways.

In Pearce, we are proud of our outdoor, coastal way of life. We want our children to grow up swimming, surfing, playing sport and enjoying our beaches. The best way to protect that lifestyle is to make sun safety second nature—at home, at school, on the sporting field, at work and at the beach. This National Skin Cancer Action Week, I encourage everyone in Pearce and across Australia to check the ultraviolet index, protect their skin, and book a skin check if they have any concerns. A few minutes of prevention today can protect many years of healthy life tomorrow.

I commend the motion to the House.