House debates
Monday, 30 November 2020
- Greenway Electorate: Sikh Community (1 speech)
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. I rise today to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Greenway's Sikh community and indeed Sikhs everywhere on the 551st anniversary... - Bennelong Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
As we enter December, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that, for what it's worth, the chaotic and eternal year that was 2020 is finally coming to a close. Talk has gone from lockdowns to... - Tasmania: Berry Industry (1 speech)
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to visit the Costa berry farm at Dunorlan, just outside Deloraine in the north-west of my electorate. I would like to thank the regional manager, Cameron... - Greiner, Mrs Rita (1 speech)
On 1 November, one of my constituents, Mrs Rita Greiner of Arcare Malvern East, celebrated her 100th birthday. As part of the celebrations, her family shared some of Rita's stories of her life of... - Cybersecurity (1 speech)
It takes an ecosystem to build a cyber-resilient nation. Our national security agencies alone aren't enough to defend Australia from cyberattacks. A healthy ecosystem relies on cross-pollination... - Australian Bushfires (1 speech)
In my electorate of Menzies, especially the areas of Warrandyte and Wonga Park, Park Orchards, Eltham and Kangaroo Ground, the risk of fire is real, and that's why it's important that people have... - McKern, Mr Gordon, OAM (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the passing of Gordon McKern OAM. Gordon was a giant, in Bendigo, a successful business and community leader. He was described in this place as a living treasure, and that... - Delphin, Ms Denise OAM (1 speech)
I call the member for Bass. Today I'm thrilled to speak on a wonderful community leader who has aptly been described as the heart and soul of the northern suburbs community. Denise Delphin OAM,... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Let's be clear: a pandemic shutdown is not an emissions reduction plan. I certainly welcome that emissions are down, but let's get real. The heavy lifting is being done by the private sector and... - Moncrieff Electorate (1 speech)
The strength of our local schools and community groups is vital for the welfare and success of Australians of all ages and circumstances. For Moncrieff, I'd like to highlight some of the groups... - St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Oxley Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I was recently privileged to visit St Mark's Catholic Primary School at Inala and speak about government to a fantastic grade 6 cohort. Bright and as excited as always, students at St Mark's had... - Arrigo, Mr Antonio, OAM (1 speech)
One of Bunyip's gems is Tony Arrigo, who was awarded the Order of Australia this year for exceptional service to the Bunyip community. Tony arrived in Australia from Italy in 1962 and has always... - Telecommunications (1 speech)
The vulnerability of my community to power failure and lack of communications was highlighted yet again this weekend. As the first bushfire of the season in the Blue Mountains at Faulconbridge... - Keswick Island (1 speech)
Thirty kilometres off the coast of Mackay, there's an island which could offer a lifestyle that many people dream about, but the dream has turned into a nightmare for the 40 or so residents who... - Ethiopia (1 speech)
My thoughts today are with Australia's Ethiopian community. A full-scale humanitarian crisis has been unfolding in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where I believe 50 Australian citizens are... - Perth: Korean War Memorial (1 speech)
This month I attended a fundraising dinner in support of the establishment of a Korean war memorial in Perth. The fact that there is not yet a Korean war memorial in Perth is a good example of... - Petition: Age Pension (1 speech)
I present this certified petition at the request of an organisation based in my electorate, the Australian Pensioners & Superannuants League of Queensland. This group, based in West End, has... - Bridging the Gap Community Services (1 speech)
I recently visited Coffs Harbour's Men's Resource Centre, run by Bridging the Gap Community Services, which is operated entirely by volunteers and community donations. The centre helps local men... - Ramsey, Mr Alan Graham (1 speech)
The death last week of Alan Ramsey has deprived Australia of a man who was part journalist, part force of nature. For those with an interest in politics, opening your Sydney Morning Herald on a... - Murray-Darling Basin (2 speeches)
The Murray-Darling Basin continues to create anxiety and angst across the northern Victorian and southern New South Wales regions. Whilst we have made some progress over recent months—we...
