House debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
- Statements on Significant Matters (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Orders of the Day (2 speeches)
I declare the Federation Chamber orders of the day government business No. 2, VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025, and No. 3, Veterans Affairs Legislation Amendment...
- Rearrangement (7 speeches)
by leave—I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the private Members' business order of the day relating to the Stopping Wind Farms in State...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent further statements of no longer than 10 minutes each on the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Gambling Advertising (9 speeches)
I seek leave to move the motion as circulated. Leave granted. I thank the government and the minister for granting leave. There is clearly an urgent need to address this motion, because there is...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Anderson, Mr Keith John (1 speech)
West Gippsland has lost a favourite son. Keith Anderson was proud to be born and raised in Drouin. Keith loved the art and craft of feature writing. He was a keen student of journalism. At the...
- Cunningham Electorate: Omar Mosque (1 speech)
On Saturday 25 October our community was given a special treat: a look inside our brand-new, beautiful Omar Mosque in Gwynneville. The mosque was 10 years in the making, and it is now open thanks...
- Hinkler Electorate: Schools, McMahon, Mr Dan (1 speech)
With their final exams now complete, I'd like to congratulate the graduating class of 2025. It's been a privilege to attend school awards nights and ceremonies across my electorate of Hinkler,...
- Bilgoman Aquatic Centre (1 speech)
For generations, families in the Perth Hills have spent their summers at the iconic Bilgoman Aquatic Centre in Darlington. It's more than just a pool; it's the beating heart of our community...
- Menczer, Ms Pauline (1 speech)
Last week, I was honoured to attend the unveiling of a bronze statue of Pauline Menczer, which overlooks the waves of Bondi Beach. Born and raised by the beach, Pauline is Bondi's only world...
- Elm St Mission (1 speech)
On the weekend, I had the honour of attending an event in Bayswater to celebrate the sixth birthday of the Elm St Mission. This celebration brought together residents, volunteers and supporters...
- Mayo Electorate: MyTime (1 speech)
Last week, I had the great privilege of meeting with a group of parents—in fact, they were a group of mums—at MyTime in Stirling. MyTime is a national group. It supports the parents...
- Workplace Relations: Amazon (1 speech)
Every government wants business to succeed. Every employee wants the business they work for to succeed. But around the world there are companies like Amazon who act like they are too big to...
- Gnarly Neighbours (1 speech)
I make this 90-second statement today as part of Gnarly Neighbours' Gnarly90 campaign, which raises awareness of youth mental health and encourages everyone to take action. The campaign, run by...
- The People's Pantry (1 speech)
Recently I had the opportunity to visit The People's Pantry in Woy Woy to see firsthand the incredible work this organisation and its volunteers are doing to support vulnerable community members...
- McCosker, Mr Robert (Bob), OAM (1 speech)
I rise to speak about an incredible individual in the Gladstone community and a newly opened community service. Bob McCosker OAM is the founder and managing director of McCosker Contracting. He's...
- Make Amazon Pay Campaign (1 speech)
This is a message for Territorians and for all Australians: think before you click this Black Friday. Bernie Smith from the SDA said it so well: 'We don't work, in Australia, according to an...
- Caboolture Warplane Museum (1 speech)
The Caboolture Warplane Museum is facing possible closure, and this is a real concern for our community. This museum is a living piece of Longman's heritage, and we can't afford to lose it. Since...
- Gender Based Violence (1 speech)
Yesterday marked the start of the 16 days of activism and renewed our commitment to eliminating violence against women and girls. I want to acknowledge victims-survivors and honour those we have...
- Economy (1 speech)
The economic data out today has confirmed that this Labor government has Australia heading in the wrong direction. Annual inflation has increased, both CPI and trimmed mean, with the CPI figure...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
Too many Australians are dying in silence, and we need to be honest about the scale of this crisis. Every day, seven men take their own lives. Every year, more than 2½ thousand families get...
- Lightning Ridge Bowling Club (1 speech)
Often at the heart of a community you will find a much-loved place where locals gather. The Lightning Ridge Bowling Club is one of those places. On 14 November I was honoured to attend the...
- Bennelong Electorate: Medicare (1 speech)
It's been nearly a month since Medicare's super Saturday, and it's been a bumper month of bulk-billing in Bennelong. Super Saturday, of course, was 1 November, when Labor's $8.5 billion...
- Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025 (3 speeches)
The Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025 is the mean spirited bill which attempted to gut the independent Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal. Without...
- Spence Electorate: Medicare (2 speeches)
Medicare is at the heart of our healthcare system, and, in communities like Spence, it's a lifeline. That's why the Albanese Labor government is making historic investments to strengthen Medicare...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Inflation has once again risen under Labor and economists are now warning that interest rates may be forced up again—devastating news for families...
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering its commitment to cut student debt by 20 per cent and make tertiary education better and fairer? What...
- Economy (11 speeches)
My question goes to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, today's ABS data shows inflation continues to accelerate under this government. Meanwhile, the Treasurer's spending spree continues,...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I would like to welcome some people to the chamber. Present in the gallery today are the winners of the 2025 Department of the House of Representatives My First Speech Competition. I would like...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Agriculture Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the agriculture minister. Our prime agricultural land is disappearing before our eyes, threatening Australia's food security. All over Australia we are seeing residential,...
- Albanese Government (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering for Australians, including helping them to earn more and keep more of what they earn? How does this compare...
- Energy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. I refer to reports that in his capacity as full-time COP president and an energy minister working part-time he has signed Australia...
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government strengthening Medicare by delivering cheaper medicines and providing real cost-of-living relief to...
- Energy (8 speeches)
I hope the sun shines soon. My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. The energy minister, in his part-time role, just confirmed he signed up to an agreement which compels...
- Ukraine (2 speeches)
(): My question is to the Minister for Defence. How is the Albanese government continuing to stand with Ukraine against Russia's invasion, including through military support? Why is a...
- Climate Change (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Whilst working part-time as a minister, the full-time COP president signed Australia up to an international agreement which would see...
- Cybersafety (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. Australia's world-leading social media law starts two weeks from today. How is the Albanese Labor government helping Australians prepare for...
- Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, 16 Days of Activism is a powerful and unified campaign to eliminate gender based violence. Family violence is three times more likely to...
- Infrastructure (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering important infrastructure projects that...
- Asbestos (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. I refer to reports that imported materials from China, used to build wind towers in Australia, contain asbestos. What action is the...
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Cities. How is the Albanese Labor government providing more opportunities and delivering for first home...
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The CSIRO has recently announced that 350 science and research jobs will go, and this is on top of the 800-plus CSIRO support roles that have already been...
- Wages and Salaries (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering higher wages for Australian workers, and are there any risks?
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (10 speeches)
I present a chart showing the proposed parliamentary sittings for 2026. Copies of the program are being placed on the table, and I ask leave of the House to move that the proposed parliamentary...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Parliament House (3 speeches)
Mr Speaker, during question time there was a very unusual occurrence: the lights went out in this House. I was wondering whether you could report back to the House as to what happened, whether it...
- 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)
- Commonwealth Prac Payment (13 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Indi proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The need for the Government to...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Treaties Joint Committee; Report (2 speeches)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties I present Report 230:amendments to the International Health Regulations 2005, incorporating a dissenting report. Report made a parliamentary...
- Human Rights Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights I present the committee report entitled Human rights scrutiny report: report7of 2025. Report made a parliamentary paper in...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Forrest Electorate (1 speech)
Just last week the Prime Minister of Australia visited Forrest. I welcome him to come to Forrest as often as he'd like with a visit like that, because he really disappointed the people of my...
- Labor Government (1 speech)
My first adjournment speech in my first last sitting week of the year is giving me a chance to reflect on what I've learnt over the last six months. I have tried to employ a very simple...
- National Security (1 speech)
I rise to give attention to a sobering fact: Australia is under sustained attack, not a conventional war with tanks and troops but a campaign of coercion and interference, with cyberattacks on...
- Medicare (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about something that sits at the heart of our identity as a nation; something that speaks to our values of fairness, decency and care for one another; something that millions...
- Energy (1 speech)
Australians deserve affordable energy and responsible emissions reduction, and the coalition believe we can do both, but affordability must come first. This is what families and businesses in my...
- Valedictory (1 speech)
Longer days and queues at shopping centres and Australia beating England in the Ashes cricket can only mean one thing—Christmas is fast approaching, along with the end of the year, and 2025...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
Yesterday marked the launch of the UN 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. In Australia in 2024, a woman was killed every four days, and intimate partner violence contributes to...
- Attard, Ms Emily, Westvale Community Centre Men's Shed (1 speech)
I rise today to honour Emily Attard, a Caroline Springs local and the founder and managing director of Specialist Hoops, a truly transformative basketball program operating across several...
- Income Tax (1 speech)
Australia's support system and tax system should make it easier, not harder, for our older Australians to keep working. But, instead of rewarding their contribution, the Work Bonus now punishes...
- Rayner, Ms Jenny (1 speech)
Today I rise to honour Jenny Rayner. She's a longstanding and beloved community worker who recently retired after 18 years of service to the most vulnerable members of my electorate, Cooper....
- Wannon Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
It's great to be able to rise today and say that common sense has prevailed. It's not very often that I am able to say in this chamber that common sense has prevailed under this Albanese Labor...
- Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence, Krishnan, Dr Rajeshwary (Raji), Health Care (1 speech)
Last week I welcomed the Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence to my community to see a new approach to supporting people in WA impacted by family, domestic and sexual...
- Queensland: Townsville By-Election, QSolutions Group (1 speech)
I start by congratulating Nick Dametto on his resounding win in the mayoral by-election in Townsville. Nick, a former state member—not of the same political persuasion as me—decided...
- Glenroy Post Office, cohealth (1 speech)
Last week my office hosted my neighbour, the member for Maribyrnong, Joe Briskey; the local state MP for Broadmeadows, Kathleen Matthews-Ward; and the Glenroy Post Office working group, a local...
- Women's Health, Foster Care (1 speech)
I rise to address the government's recent announcement regarding new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics. While this announcement is fantastic on the surface, underneath it is a profound...
- Schools, Ballarat Show (1 speech)
'Little schools do matter.' They're the words of Maree, a mum of four and active school community member at Lal LalPrimary School, one of a number of proud local schools who are celebrating their...
- Casey Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
This month, I was privileged to hold my Casey Volunteer and Community Awards and my Casey Apprentice and Trainee Awards. Volunteers, community groups, apprentices and trainees had their...
- Smyth, Dr Erica, AC, Donaldson, Mr John (1 speech)
It is with deep sadness that I record in parliament the passing of Dr Erica Smyth, AC. Erica was a great Western Australian who leaves an indelible mark on the resources sector of Australia....
- Valedictory (1 speech)
Last week, I launched a 'local first' campaign to celebrate all things home grown in Hinkler. In the lead-up to Christmas, the state member for Hervey Bay, David Lee, and the member for Burnett,...
- Mental Health, Housing (1 speech)
The Dunkley community is disproportionately impacted by suicide, with rates higher than the state average, particularly for men. This issue is close to my heart, which is why I recently invited...
- Mallee Electorate: Energy (1 speech)
I rise to express my great pride in the farmers of Mallee. They are facing an uphill battle right now. They have the Victorian government and their tentacle subgroup TCV, Transmission Company...
- Le Marche French Market, Jacobson, Mr Kevin George (Col Joye), OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge an outstanding achievement by a much-loved market and a much-loved person in our community, Le Marche French Market and its founder, Solveig Coulon. Last night, at the...
- Mt Challenger Wind Farm (1 speech)
In Dawson, the quiet of Crystal Brook and Kelsey Creek is under siege from the threat of a wind farm that would steal a sunrise, drown out the dawn bird chorus and loom over homes and farmlands....
- Canberra: Indian Community (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the deep contribution that Indian Australians have made to shaping Canberra. Walter Burley Griffin, the designer of our capital, spent his final years in the world's largest...
- O'Connor Electorate: Medicare (1 speech)
My constituents, like all Australians, treat health care and access to Medicare as a major priority. During the election campaign, Prime Minister Albanese promised on over 70 occasions that...
- Asbestos Related Diseases (2 speeches)
My first neighbour in Australia was Bruce Baker. My family and I migrated to Australia in 2002, and our first house was in Bull Creek, in my electorate of Tangney. One day Bruce looked over the...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Richardson, Hon. Graham Frederick 'Richo', AO (5 speeches)
If the contribution that Graham Richardson made to public life was simply measured by what he achieved as a minister in the Hawke and Keating governments, then that alone would mean his legacy...
- Statements on Significant Matters (0 speeches)
- Mental Health Month (13 speeches)
Recently I joined the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and the member for Macarthur at the opening of the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Campbelltown. The service is beautiful, calm,...
- Racial Discrimination Act 1975: 50th Anniversary (4 speeches)
I rise on the 50th anniversary of the Racial Discrimination Act and think that it's a reflection really on how far we've come as a country that it's been 50 years since it was put in place. I...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Northern Australia (3 speeches)
I rise today to speak on the statement made by the Minister for Northern Australia. My electorate, Leichhardt, is the perfect embodiment of northern Australia, and, while some will point to...
