House debates
Thursday, 31 July 2025
- Statements on Significant Matters (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (5 speeches)
I am very pleased to be able to stand to continue my remarks from a few nights ago. As I said in the first part of my speech, the Bendigo electorate election was close. It was tough, brutal and...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the revised report of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 25 August 2025. The report will...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (4 speeches)
I seek leave of the House to move a motion to suspend so much of the standing and sessional orders relating to private members' business on 25 August 2025. Leave is not granted. I move: That so...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the importance of banking facilities in regional communities. Bricks-and-mortar banking in our regions is critical for small businesses, for older Australians, for people...
- Toi Shan (1 speech)
I rise to share with the House the sad news that the Toi Shan Chinese restaurant in my electorate of Bendigo has closed its doors, yesterday being its last day. Why does that matter? Because it...
- Hinkler Electorate: Humpback Whales (1 speech)
Yesterday, in my first speech to the House, I had the privilege of talking about my home of Hinkler, a home I proudly share with the majestic humpback whales. At this time of year, migration...
- Northern Territory: Juvenile Detention (1 speech)
The Country Liberal Party won the 2024 Northern Territory election and formed government nearly a year ago, so we are close to the end of their so-called year of action, but hopes for evidence...
- New South Wales: Awards and Honours (1 speech)
Last year, it was announced that emergency responders, volunteers and community workers involved in the February and March 2022 floods in northern New South Wales and Queensland were rightly...
- Banks Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
I stand to acknowledge some of the 19 fantastic groups in my electorate that are receiving funding from the Stronger Communities Programme. The Padstow RSL does fantastic work supporting our...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
This week, the Western Australian Liberal Party state council supported a motion to abandon our net zero target for 2050, and this motion came out of the division of Canning. This brings them in...
- Hands Off Foundation (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge the remarkable work of a charity based in my electorate, the Hands Off Foundation, a grassroots organisation making a real difference to the lives of victims-survivors of...
- O'Connor Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I rise today to call out the Albanese government for its neglect of regional Australians. Throughout the recent election campaign, the Prime Minister flashed his Medicare card around, stating...
- Gorton Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Congratulations to Caroline Springs Rotary Club President-elect Martin Farrugia and a heartfelt thanks to Ronald Moss for his incredible leadership and dedication during his term as Rotary...
- McPherson Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I rise today to share some of the fantastic local events that I've had the pleasure of attending since becoming the member for McPherson. Since my declaration in early June, I've wasted no time...
- Cessnock Minor Rugby League Club (1 speech)
In the Hunter, we have a proud record of creating sporting superstars. So many come from our region. But, to make a superstar, it starts with having amazing community sporting clubs, and we have...
- Member for Parkes (1 speech)
Yesterday I delivered my first speech in this chamber, and I spoke of the very many who supported my campaign. Now I'd like to thank them personally. I'd like to thank the New South Wales...
- National Access to Justice Partnership: Eastern Community Legal Centre (1 speech)
I want to the acknowledge outstanding work of the Eastern Community Legal Centre—based in Box Hill, in the electorate I represent—which continues to be a lifeline for so many across...
- Taxation: Superannuation (2 speeches)
On this side of the floor we believe in aspiration, a reward for effort and a super system that encourages responsible saving for your own retirement. We support farmers, businesses and...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories and Minister for Emergency Management will be absent from question time today. The Minister for...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- His Holiness Pope Francis; Report from Federation Chamber (1 speech)
The question is that the motion moved by the honourable Prime Minister be agreed to. As a mark of respect, I ask all present to signify their approval by rising in their places. Question agreed...
- Nixon, Hon. Peter James, AO; Report from Federation Chamber (1 speech)
The question is the motion moved by the honourable Prime Minister be agreed to. As a mark of respect, I ask all present to signify their approval by rising in their places. Question agreed to,...
- Cameron, Mr Martin Bruce, Stone, Mr John Owen, AO (1 speech)
I inform the House of the deaths of Martin Bruce Cameron and John Owen Stone AO, former senators. Martin Cameron died on 24 June 2025. He represented the state of South Australia in 1969. John...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister explain why 63,000 more Australian families are on hardship assistance arrangements for their power bills today than on the day Labor...
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How will the Albanese Labor government's commitment to cut student debt benefit Australian university and VET students?
- Energy Prices (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Minister, what is the average monthly household power bill today, and what was it when Labor took office three years ago?
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. How is the Albanese Labor government helping Australians with student debt, and what support has it received?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- North Queensland Delegation (1 speech)
I am pleased to inform the House that in the gallery today we are joined by a delegation from North Queensland, including Mr Robbie Katter MP, the state member for Traeger, the Mount Isa City...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Veterans (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide highlighted the tragic human cost of our country failing to properly care for our ADF...
- Energy (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Will the minister confirm that the government will meet its renewable energy target of 82 per cent by 2030?
- Cancer Screening (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering life-saving cancer-screening programs, and why is it important that Australians continue to...
- Energy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Christine from Bundaberg North is a resident in my electorate of Hinkler. Christine is 74 years old and, due to rising electricity...
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. What action is the Albanese Labor government taking to protect penalty rates and overtime rates for workers? Why is this an...
- Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and I refer to his previous answer about wholesale prices. Is the minister aware of wholesale price reporting released today that...
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Cities. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its commitment to make it easier to buy and better to rent? What stands in...
- Aged Care (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. The government's delay to the new aged-care system leaves nearly 90,000 people waiting for a home-care package—nearly 90,000...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Jayo, Mayor Ramon (1 speech)
I'm pleased to inform the House that we have with us the mayor of Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Ramon Jayo. I'm also advised that the member for Herbert's mum is in the gallery. Welcome to you all.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is acting on climate change in the national interest as well as the interest of Australian households? What policy proposal would...
- Taxation: Superannuation (3 speeches)
My question goes to the Treasurer. Former Labor prime minister Paul Keating has reportedly described Labor's unfair super tax as 'unconscionable'. Mr Keating said young people entering the...
- Child Care (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to strengthen safety in early education and care?
- Critical Minerals Industry (2 speeches)
Prime Minister, our computers advised that, after Newcastle and Gladstone, Mount Isa is Australia's biggest industrial centre. Most of Mount Isa is to vanish. Can the Prime Minister activate...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Victory Lutheran College (1 speech)
I'm pleased to advise that in the Southern Gallery we have students from the Victory Lutheran College, Wodonga, from the electorate of Indi.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Cybersafety (2 speeches)
TEESDALE () (): My question is for the Minister for Communications. How will the world-leading online-safety measures, implemented by the Albanese Labor government, put Australian families before...
- Energy Prices (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. According to today's data from the Australian Energy Regulator, did wholesale electricity prices rise, or did they fall?
- Albanese Government (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How has the Albanese Labor government been pursuing its agenda this fortnight? And how does this compare to other approaches in parliament?
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
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)
- Budget (34 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable Deputy Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (1 speech)
At the outset I wish to thank the people of the Riverina for sending me back here to represent them for a sixth term. It is a great privilege, duty and honour to represent the Riverina in the...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
Earlier this month I had the privilege of visiting the Torres Strait Islands with Senator Tammy Tyrrell as part of the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program, which enables MPs to...
- Pearce Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I rise to give a detailed update on several very important healthcare projects taking place in Yanchep in my electorate of Pearce in Western Australia. These projects will make a genuine and...
- Norden, Private Richard Leslie, VC, DCM, Defence Exercises (1 speech)
Earlier this month in Rockhampton, something truly profound happened that will remembered not just by our region but by our nation. In a deeply moving and historic ceremony, Private Richard...
- Waratah Park, Ingleburn RSL Club (1 speech)
In July, I was really excited to be able to attend the opening of the Waratah Park upgrade on behalf of Minister Kristy McBain. The park is another fantastic facility for families in the...
- Berowra Electorate: Scouts, Berowra Electorate: Mental Health (1 speech)
I rise to speak on three matters of local importance to the Berowra community. It was a pleasure to join the 1st Hornsby Heights Scout Group recently to recognise an outstanding young woman from...
- Singleton Business Awards (2 speeches)
Business Singleton has once again held their Singleton Business Awards. Our local businesses are the lifeblood of the community, so thank you for all your hard work that you put in. The Singleton...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
A few weeks ago in my electorate of Kooyong, I sat down for coffee with a group of students undertaking mandatory placements as part of their tertiary studies. Among them were future...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
Mental health is something that touches every family, every workplace, every school and every part of our community. It's something we need to talk about openly, honestly and locally. In my...
- Nicholls Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
A very, very welcome addition to the electorate of Nicholls is the township of Kilmore. I've had ongoing engagement with the community. It's a great community. It's actually the community where I...
- Isaacs Electorate: Cambodian-Australian Community (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the 40th anniversary of the Cambodian Association of Victoria and to acknowledge two longstanding Cambodian-Australian community leaders in my electorate of Isaacs: Dr Richard...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I recently hosted a round table with allied health providers in my electorate of Mackellar. They had written to me with serious concerns about the NDIA's pricing review changes that were...
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Richmond Electorate: Medicare (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is absolutely committed to strengthening Medicare and has been doing that since day one of being in government. This week in the parliament, we introduced...
- South Australia: Marine Environment, Grey Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
I spoke on Tuesday about being smarter as we go about the business of representing the people of Australia, of tackling solutions, not headlines, of listening to people and acting before the...
- Dickson Electorate: Education (1 speech)
No matter where you live, how much you earn or how much is in your bank account, everyone should have the opportunity to further their education. That's why the Albanese Labor government is...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
I want to bring to your attention two important projects in my electorate that are improving the lives of constituents. I recently had the privilege of attending the official opening of the new...
- Hunter Electorate: Men's Sheds (1 speech)
I want to take a moment to reflect on some fantastic visits I've recently had across the Hunter electorate at local men's sheds. These spaces do far more than just offer a place to tinker with...
- Drought, Western Highway Upgrade (1 speech)
I received an email from Aden Gilding this week, and I just wanted to read a little bit of it out because I think it's something that the federal government need to hear. He says: I'm writing to...
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Those who know me know how much I value the power of education. After qualifying and working as an electrician, I retrained as a lawyer—a journey that opened doors I never thought I'd walk...
- Insurance Industry (1 speech)
The cost of insurance in Townsville has spiralled out of control, placing an unbearable burden on families in the electorate of Herbert. Residents are grappling with premiums that have tripled or...
- Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
We in this place all know that we have some outstanding community groups in our electorates, and I'm always so inspired and impressed by those in my electorate of Chisholm. These are groups that...
- Beecroft Rotary Youth Awards (1 speech)
It was a real privilege to attend and present awards at the Beecroft Rotary Youth Awards. These awards are an imitative of the Beecroft Rotary Club as a way of encouraging and celebrating the...
- Guru Nanak Society of Australia (1 speech)
Today I rise to congratulate the Guru Nanak Society of Australia on their upcoming 20th anniversary. The Guru Nanak Society was launched on 15 November 2005 to coincide with the 534th birthday of...
- Mooroolbark Girl Guides, Casey Volunteer & Community Awards (1 speech)
Saturday night was a perfect night for a run around Kiloran Park in Mooroolbark with the Mooroolbark Girl Guides. I was glad that my kids and I could join the guides for a two-kilometre run as...
- Scullin Volunteer Awards, Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Last month, I had the very great honour of bringing together some of the incredible community members in the Scullin electorate at my annual Scullin Volunteer Awards, paying tribute to nearly 50...
- Wine Industry (1 speech)
The 50th anniversary of the National Wine Show of Australia was celebrated in style at Parliament House on Thursday 12 June this year. To be eligible for the National Wine Show of Australia,...
- 50th Anniversary of Vietnamese Settlement in Australia (2 speeches)
Thank you very much, Acting Deputy Speaker, and can I congratulate you on your reappointment to the Speaker's panel. This year, Australia marks one of the most significant moments in the...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Moscow Olympic Games: Australian Team (10 speeches)
I grew up in Maroubra. Like every kid growing up in Maroubra in the seventies and eighties, I learned to surf and swim. When I was swimming at Heffron Pool, the people that I idolised as a kid...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Hospitality Industry (1 speech)
I've just had a very interesting meeting with Wes Lambert. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association Limited, and he painted a dire picture of where the...
- Sydney Electorate: Community Organisations, Petition: Animal Welfare (1 speech)
I'm delighted to speak in the adjournment debate today about some of the organisations in my electorate of Sydney that have been successful in recent grant funding rounds, and the marvellous work...
- Coyne, Mrs Lillian, Harris, Mr Melville, Burgin, Mrs Peg (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to the lives of three people who each, in their own way, served our community and our country. In June this year, one of Wide Bay's last surviving World War II veterans...
- South Australia: Marine Environment (1 speech)
I wanted to give the House a brief update on the unprecedented algal bloom affecting much of the South Australian coast. Of course, we've had short-term algal blooms in South Australia before,...
- Medicare (1 speech)
When I'm out in my community speaking with people, one of the top issues that comes up is the cost of health care. Health, in my community in Western Sydney, is an extraordinarily difficult...
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Last week, in my first speech in the House, I spoke about my belief in education as a tool that can transform the lives of our young people and the importance of promoting intergenerational...
