House debates
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
- JobKeeper Payment (1 speech)
Over the past six months the effects of COVID on businesses across Australia have been devastating. The hospitality and tourism sectors have been hard hit. This is especially true in my... - Stirling Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Whilst it has been some time since we have met physically in this place, I'm pleased to report that the Morrison government has continued delivering full steam ahead for the people of Stirling.... - Charitable Organisations (1 speech)
The charity sector has a massive impact on our society and our economy. It is eight per cent of GDP, it has 1.3 million workers—about a tenth of the national workforce—and three... - Women's Health (1 speech)
In 2018, there were 315,147 births in Australia. Having a baby is a beautiful, joyous occasion for many. Nothing is more beautiful than bringing new life into the world. I know this. I've... - COVID-19: Western Australia, Brand Electorate (1 speech)
The last five months have been very difficult for the Australian community. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about so much loss—the loss of jobs and livelihoods, and the loss of some... - Australian Space Agency (1 speech)
The Morrison and Marshall Liberal governments are taking my home state of South Australia to amazing new heights. When I say this I'm not just talking about our historic $90 billion naval... - Child Care (1 speech)
The reintroduction of child-care fees across the country is holding back our nation's COVID recovery. A recent report from the NAB found that small and medium enterprises, SMEs, make up 99 per... - Moore Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
I wish to draw the attention of parliament to the many Australian citizens, permanent residents and persons holding valid visas for entry who are excluded from returning to Australia due to the... - Whitlam Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
Rachael Woods is a 24-year-old young Australian from my electorate. She has been living and working in the United Kingdom for 18 months. She's stranded there. When the pandemic broke, she thought... - Harris-Gordon, Rev. Dorothy (Aunty Dorrie), COX, Mr Charles (2 speeches)
Dorothy Harris-Gordon, 'Aunty Dorrie', was an important Aboriginal leader in my community. Indeed, she was the first Aboriginal woman ordained in the Uniting Church in Australia. Sadly, she...
