House debates
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (3 speeches)
I move: That: (1) for Tuesday, 29 July 2025 and Wednesday, 30 July 2025: (a) standing order 33 (limit on business after normal time of adjournment) be suspended; and (b) so much of the standing...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Human Rights Joint Committee; Membership (2 speeches)
The Speaker has received a message from the Chief Government Whip nominating a member to be a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Western Australia: Travel and Accommodation Allowance (1 speech)
I rise today to give voice to those regional apprentices across Western Australia who are being unfairly burdened by recent cuts to the transport and accommodation allowance. As of 1 July this...
- Cunningham Electorate: Vietnamese Community (1 speech)
I had the honour of joining the Vietnamese Community in Wollongong in June to mark 50 years since the arrival in Australia of Vietnamese refugees from the Vietnam War. The event brought together...
- Fadden Electorate: Sport Infrastructure (1 speech)
Last week, in this chamber, I spoke about the grassroots sporting clubs in my electorate—volunteer run, community backed clubs—the Coomera Colts, the Helensvale Pacific Pines Hawks,...
- Men's Health (1 speech)
Movember's The real face of men's health in Australia report last year showed that suicide is the leading cause of death among men aged 15 to 44 years and that the average rate of male premature...
- Georgiou, Mr Petro, AO (1 speech)
On behalf of the people of Kooyong, I wish to honour the life and legacy of my predecessor, who was the member for Kooyong from 1994 to 2010, Petro Georgiou, AO. As a senior adviser to Prime...
- Chisholm Electorate: Schools, Chang, Mr Maxwell (1 speech)
We have some extraordinary young people in the electorate of Chisholm, and I absolutely love visiting the marvellous schools in Chisholm, whether it be for mock parliaments, Q&A sessions,...
- Fowler Electorate (1 speech)
It's humbling to be returned for a second term as the Independent member for Fowler, to continue giving voice to one of the most diverse and hardworking electorates in the country. Over the past...
- Oliver, Ms Holly, Scouts Australia (1 speech)
I rise to recognise Holly Oliver of Avoca Beach for her contributions to the Central Coast community, particularly in supporting young people through her involvement with Scouts NSW and Scouts...
- Medicare (1 speech)
Do you know of any service you have to pay for twice? Well, in towns across Durack that's exactly what is happening when it's time to see a doctor. Councils are being forced to spend millions of...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
This morning I was joined by the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the member for Dobell, for the opening of a new Medicare mental health centre in Tuggeranong, in the...
- Casey Electorate: National Tree Day (1 speech)
One of the things I love about Casey is our amazing local environment. We are surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests and fertile farmland dotted with vineyards, orchards and crops. Our...
- Great Barrier Reef: Tourism Industry (1 speech)
Living in Leichhardt, I am fortunate enough to have two World Heritage areas on my doorstop: the mighty, mighty Daintree and, of course, our Great Barrier Reef. I speak today about the reef...
- Fisher Electorate: Tourism Industry, Fisher Community Awards (1 speech)
WALLACE () (): I'm proud today to be able to inform the House that a major tourist development in my electorate of Fisher has been recognised as one of the best in Australia and the South...
- Health Care (1 speech)
When we came to government in 2022 the Bureau of Statistics told us that each year about one million Australians didn't fill out prescriptions their doctor said they needed. That's why we're so...
- Critical Minerals Industry (1 speech)
Thousands of people that call Townsville home are about to have their lives thrown into turmoil with the impending closure of Glencore Copper Refineries. Thousands of people could lose their jobs...
- Australia Post (1 speech)
My community campaigned hard to get a new post office after the closure of one at the Westfield Marion shopping centre. Its location near a major transport hub and a major shopping precinct made...
- King's Birthday Honours and Awards (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate outstanding individuals from my electorate who have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in this year's King's Birthday honours. These awards celebrate...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
We've now heard first speeches from all of the new Labor members, and they have been crackers. There have been common themes throughout them all—those of humility, service and a love for...
- Wannon Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I'm glad the Prime Minister and the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government are here, because I want to talk about road funding. It's the No. 1 issue in...
- Leader of the Opposition (2 speeches)
Let's call it for what it is, the opposition leader has failed as a leader. She talks about moving on from culture wars, about constructive disagreement, but her actions—or a lack of...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Aged Care (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In March 2022 there were almost 60,000 Australians on the Home Care Packages waiting list. The now health minister said that waiting list was 'a national...
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
My question is for the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its commitment to cut student debt, and what is the impact on young Australian TAFE and university students?
- Medicare (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On 28 February, the Prime Minister told Australians, 'Under Labor all you'll need to see a GP is your Medicare card, not your credit card,' but on TV this...
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to deliver on its commitment to help Australians with student debt, and what has been the response?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- TEN4TEN Leadership Dialogue, Falinski, Mr Jason (1 speech)
I am pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are students participating in Regional Development Australia Central West's TEN4TEN Leadership Dialogue who are being hosted by...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Defence Procurement: Submarines (2 speeches)
My question is for the Deputy Prime Minister. Last week the US Navy told congress that its submarine production continues to be around half the level needed for the US to be able to supply...
- Student Debt (5 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to help young Australians pay off their student debts faster and get ahead?
- Health Care (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On 28 February—
- Women's Health (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government's cheaper medicines policy delivering more choice, lower costs and better health care for women across...
- Health Care (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How many Australians today are using their credit card to see a GP?
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is acting on climate change and harnessing Australian sun and wind in our national interest? What other policies is the...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Fitzgibbon, Hon. Joel (1 speech)
Before I call the member for Cowper, I would like to recognise the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon, who I'm told is in the gallery today. He was a former member and former minister in this place.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Small Business (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. This government's economic mismanagement has delivered a record number of small-business insolvencies that are now double the levels seen in...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What progress has been made in the fight against inflation?
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Young people around the world want a say in the environment they will inherit. The ICJ has now affirmed that nations have a legal obligation to prevent...
- Gender Equality (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Women. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting Australian women? What attitudes about women are standing in the way?
- Disaster and Emergency Management (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Emergency Management. Category D funding was made available to primary producers on 4 July for the New South Wales Mid North Coast and Hunter regions devastated...
- Future Made in Australia (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Industry and Innovation. How is the Albanese Labor government making the economy more resilient while providing good jobs as part of...
- Climate Change (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources. Australia is the world's second biggest exporter of global emissions after Russia. Last week the International Court of Justice made it clear that...
- Cost of Living: Regional Australia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering cost-of-living relief to people living in the regions?...
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On the front page of the Age today, it is reported that multiple CFMEU officials received gold bracelets as kickbacks from underworld crime figures. Also...
- Veteran Suicide (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel. How is the Albanese Labor government addressing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence...
- Israel: Sanctions (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Your government has placed more than 14,000 sanctions against Russian individuals and entities as well as sanctioning trade with Russia for their invasion of...
- Broadband (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. How is the Albanese Labor government ensuring that more Australian families and businesses can access affordable high-speed internet?
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
These documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Regional Australia (17 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Page proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: This Government's continued...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Membership (2 speeches)
The Speaker has received advice from the Chief Opposition Whip nominating members to be members of certain committees.
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (9 speeches)
Before I give the call to the honourable member for Monash, I remind the House that this is the honourable member's first speech. I ask the House to extend to her all of the usual courtesies.
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Economy (1 speech)
Mamdani proves people can demand more and win. Freezing the rent—this idea just won in New York. Fast, free buses—this idea just won in New York. Cheaper groceries with government...
- Gilmore Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The Gilmore electorate takes in a 200 kilometre stretch of the New South Wales South Coast, with 180-odd towns and villages across the three local council areas of Kiama, Shoalhaven and...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
Tonight I'm calling out the moral hypocrisy of the net zero zealots. I do this on behalf of regular Australians, who are the ones bearing the cost of Labor's reckless climate and energy policy....
- King Island (1 speech)
I love bragging about my neck of the woods in Braddon. Windswept, best cheese, a safe community, welcoming, fabulous artists—these are just some of the words and phrases that I would use to...
- National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (1 speech)
Today in question time we had the Minister for Defence Industry trying to make a valiant defence of Labor's flagship National Reconstruction Fund. Members might wonder why the government felt...
- Ibrahimi, Dr Nilofar (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker Scrymgour, I start by congratulating you as the first Aboriginal person to chair the House of Representatives. On Sunday, I had the most special day with my family. My friend, Dr...
- Statements (0 speeches)
