House debates

Thursday, 21 February 2019

  • Economy (1 speech)
    The abbreviated autumn sittings are about to end without actually making it into autumn. As I look across the chamber, I see a wasted government, thoroughly rattled by problems that are mostly of...
  • Dividend Imputation (1 speech)
    We never forget our roots—where we came from, what contribution we made in the community. I was out of small business. I created businesses out of nothing. I employed a lot of people and...
  • Australian Greens (2 speeches)
    Tonight I want to take the opportunity to put on the record what the Greens party say about themselves. For many years, those of us on the progressive side of Australian politics have known about...
  • Dunkley Electorate: Schools (2 speeches)
    Each year I award the Dunkley Shield to a student chosen by each participating school in my electorate who has been found to be capable, compassionate and committed in all that they do—in...
  • Member for Jagajaga (1 speech)
    Yesterday a Labor legend and a giant of Australian politics and policymaking spoke in this place for the last time. So I rise this evening to pay tribute to my friend the member for...
  • Murray Electorate: Agriculture Industry (1 speech)
    I'd like to run through a snapshot of the Goulburn Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in Australia. In Murray, the food and grocery manufacturing industry generates over $5...