House debates
Monday, 30 November 2020
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
When I hear that this Liberal government want to reform Australia's workplace laws, alarm bells start ringing because this is a government that has shown us time and time again that they are more... - New South Wales Young Liberal Movement (1 speech)
On the weekend I had the great pleasure of attending an important milestone in the history of the New South Wales Liberal Party, the 75th Anniversary of the New South Wales Young Liberal... - Kingsford Smith Electorate: Courage to Care (1 speech)
Last week I was privileged to visit B'nai B'rith in Kensington in my electorate and met with some of their fantastic volunteers to hear about their Courage for Care program. Courage for Care is... - Longman Electorate: Rural Fire Service (1 speech)
Today I want to give a shout-out to the amazing work of the Rural Fire Service volunteers, particularly those in my electorate of Longman. I recently attended the 30th anniversary celebration and... - La Trobe University: Modern Greek Language Program (1 speech)
I wish to raise a matter of importance to Greek Australians in Victoria and Greek Australians in my electorate. The Greek diaspora contribution to Australia is long and proud. From the time of... - Chinese Communist Party (1 speech)
I know Australians would be disgusted at the gutter Tweet from the Chinese Communist Party today targeting the Australian defence forces. The fake image misrepresents a soldier murdering a child.... - Moore-Gilbert, Dr Kylie (1 speech)
Last Saturday I joined with locals outside St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne to mark what was then 800 days that Kylie Moore-Gilbert had been held in Iran. Outside St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne... - Esperance Royal Flying Doctor Service Firewood Cutters (1 speech)
Esperance is a tight-knit coastal town, and its sense of community and service is second to none. Given its isolation, the Royal Flying Doctor Service is greatly appreciated by the Esperance... - Oxley Electorate: Community Sporting Organisations (1 speech)
Yesterday was the completion of a month-long T20 cricket tournament. I was invited by local community leader Satya Yelisetti to join the Springfield Lions Cricket Club. It was the club's first... - Terrigal Rugby Union Club (1 speech)
Upgrades to the Terrigal Trojans clubhouse have now been completed. The project was partly funded by a $275,000 grant through the National Stronger Regions Fund, and the clubhouse was refurbished... - Climate Change (1 speech)
According to the energy minister, the Morrison government has 'strong targets, clear plans and an enviable track record' on reducing emissions. Some might take that at face value, but, coming... - Mallee Electorate: Horticulture Workforce (1 speech)
The closure of Australia's international border has amplified pre-existing workforce challenges in the horticultural industry in my electorate of Mallee. The industry faces a shortfall of... - Moreton Electorate: Queen's Scout Award (1 speech)
Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending a ceremony hosted by Moorooka's Clifton Hill Scout Group, alongside Minister Mark Bailey. It was a warm afternoon, but the local scouting... - Fisher Electorate: Migration (1 speech)
I'm pleased to say that on the Sunshine Coast we're welcoming a growing vibrant and successful community of new migrants. Today we are seeing new residents from an ever broader and more diverse... - Loneliness (1 speech)
I've often spoken about my concern about loneliness, which is a crisis that affects too many Australians. It's been a particularly acute crisis throughout the pandemic. Before we'd even heard of... - Bonner Electorate: Local Legends (1 speech)
Last week I was pleased to host a special BBQ to congratulate Bonner's Local Legends: the people in our community who were nominated for their selfless acts of kindness during a difficult 2020.... - Dolejsi, Ms Amanda (1 speech)
Throughout this year we've repeatedly heard the term 'essential workers'. Today I would like to add my congratulations to a Bean constituent who's firmly in that category, communicating... - Braddon Electorate: Montello Primary School (1 speech)
On Friday, I visited Montello Primary School. Miss Howard and Mr Langford's grade 5 classes are studying government and democracy. They're also starting to think about what jobs they might look... - Parramatta Electorate: Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
Last Wednesday a purple bench appeared on the verandah outside the Harris Park Community Centre. It's part of the purple bench project, which is part of an international project, 16 Days of... - Herbert Electorate: Mental Health (1 speech)
Last Saturday I had the privilege of being invited to Calvary Christian Church's Movember men's breakfast. It was fantastic to see men's mental health issues front and centre on the agenda. This... - COVID-19: Northern Territory (1 speech)
I'm very proud that the Northern Territory is now open to everyone. All Australians can come to the NT without the need to quarantine. I'm so proud of the role that Darwin has played this year in... - COVID-19: South Australia (1 speech)
It's been a big two weeks in my home state of South Australia since we last met here in Canberra. About 10 or 11 days ago we had some concerning developments regarding a coronavirus outbreak in... - Bede Polding College: Food Drive (1 speech)
Year 7 students at Bede Polding College in South Windsor have overcome one of the most challenging years in their school careers, and they're helping others in need. Their first year at high... - Ryan Electorate: Local Business (1 speech)
Over the weekend I attended The Gap community Christmas fair. It was fantastic to see local residents out supporting local small businesses and community organisations. Everything for sale was... - Corangamite Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I stand today to call on the City of Greater Geelong and its councillors to listen to residents of Curlewis, who are expressing grave safety concerns about a recently built local road, Tivoli... - Moore-Gilbert, Dr Kylie (1 speech)
Members would be aware that Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who had been imprisoned in Iran now for over for 800 days, was released from custody in Iran last weekend and returned to Australia. I want to... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
It's 25 days to Christmas. It's been a very difficult year. People around Australia will look forward to being with friends and family and sharing those rituals that connect us to one... - Trade with China (1 speech)
The announcement by China that it will put 100 to 200 per cent tariffs on Australian wine comes as a fairly cruel blow. South Australia will be badly hit by this, given that we are the biggest... - Roberts, Mrs Wendy (1 speech)
It's no stretch to say that this year we have a renewed appreciation of the wonderful work that volunteers do in our community. Soo today I rise to congratulate Wendy Roberts, a local volunteer... - Williams, Aunty Eileen (2 speeches)
I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to one of the great but humble elders in our community in Logan, Aunty Eileen Williams, who sadly passed away on 27 September 2020. Aunty...
