House debates
Monday, 2 March 2020
- Corangamite Electorate (1 speech)
In 1868, something extraordinary took place in the maritime village of Queenscliff: our nation's first international sporting team sailed from the Queenscliff harbour to complete a tour of... - Climate Change (1 speech)
I rise to address the Labor Party's recently announced policy of net zero emissions by 2050. Let's be clear: that's a policy that would cripple the Australian agriculture industry. Opposition... - Payten, Mr David (Dick), OAM (1 speech)
A few years ago I was asked to represent the Australian government and the Australian people at the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kokoda. I took that trip, along with Scott Morrison,... - Braddon Electorate: Mr Peter Brown (3 speeches)
Lest we forget. There is absolutely no doubt that we live in the best country in the world, and that our country needs defending. Our borders and our interests, now more than ever, require young... - Newstart Allowance (3 speeches)
This March—this month—marks the 20th anniversary since Newstart last had an over-the-inflation-rate increase. That of course was done by the Keating government at the time, and now we... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
The tragic events of the past month have been a horrific reminder that the scourge of domestic violence, and in particular violence by men against women and often their own children, continues to... - Organ Donation (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about a subject that is quite difficult for some people and some families but is really important—organ donation and donating your body to science when you pass. It can... - Grey Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending a press conference just north of Gepps Cross in Adelaide with the Premier, Steven Marshall, the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Stephan... - Newcastle Electorate: Coastal Erosion (1 speech)
The weekend before last I stood shoulder to shoulder with Stockton residents. Stockton is a tight-knit community that is under massive pressure as it faces the full force of unchecked coastal... - Clean Up Australia Day (2 speeches)
I rise to congratulate my community on a very successful Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday. This is a tremendous event that allows locals to get out there and, with the support of all levels of...
