House debates
Monday, 7 December 2020
- Oil Exploration (1 speech)
Today I was pleased to join a cross-party group of parliamentarians to welcome a delegation of passionate citizens concerned that oil and gas rigs could be established off our East Coast. Members... - Flynn Electorate: Agricultural Shows and Field Days (1 speech)
During this year, many shows and field days were forced to cancel due to COVID. The coalition government recognises the importance of agricultural shows and field days—the money they bring... - Oil Exploration (1 speech)
People live on and visit the Central Coast because of our coastline and our coastal way of life. It's precious; it's who we are. As pro surfer Ace Buchan from Avoca says, 'People love our... - Play for All Australia (1 speech)
I rise today to both acknowledge and commend the work of Play for All Australia, which has made play an accessible, inclusive and enjoyable experience for many of the children on our Northern... - National Security (1 speech)
Security threats facing Australia are real, but we are in a very strong position, and we are very prepared to detect and defeat them. Last month, in my home city of Melbourne, Australia... - Epping Scouts (1 speech)
I've spoken in this chamber before about the Epping Scouts. Years ago, they came to me seeking help to renew their boatshed in Meadowbank. Sitting next to the ferry's wharf, the site has been... - Shipping (1 speech)
Why does this government hate Australian seafarers so much? Amongst the many failures of this government is the near complete dismantling of our country's maritime fleet. It beggars belief that... - Menzies Electorate: School Grants (1 speech)
A number of local school projects in my electorate of Menzies have now been completed with Commonwealth grants. These include air-conditioning for four classrooms at Eltham College; new shade... - Warringah Electorate: Youth Ambassadors Program (1 speech)
Young leaders are the voice of the next generation who will bring forward change and growth. I welcome schools back to parliament for their visits. I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the... - Victoria: Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Just last week the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, announced our government's support for an incredibly important trial on energy microgrids in my home state of... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the need for Australia to have industrial manslaughter laws right across the country. I was reminded of the importance of this—it was a policy we took to the last... - Flinders Island Olives (1 speech)
The power of community has shone through in many different and wonderful ways in 2020 and, in a year so many would like to forget, it's important to highlight the good. For anyone who has been... - Springwood High School (1 speech)
I want to recognise the students of Springwood High School in the Blue Mountains in my electorate of Macquarie who are fighting for a fair go when it comes to a safe, healthy and cool environment... - Curtin Electorate: International Volunteers Day (1 speech)
I occasionally hear it said that these days people are less civil than they used to be, that we care less about each other and we've lost a sense of community. Now, if you live your life solely... - COVID-19: Victoria (1 speech)
Today we start the final week in parliament for 2020, and back home Victoria marks 38 straight days since our last case of COVID-19. This pandemic isn't over, but today Victorians also enter the... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme was designed on the dream of greater flexibility, better quality of life and greater opportunity to have an input into your own expenditure, where... - Hotel Quarantine (1 speech)
I'm sure many Australians were shocked to learn that on Saturday two Germans were able to enter the country in Sydney and fly on to Melbourne without being quarantined. In fact, they weren't... - O'Connor Electorate: Shire of Manjimup (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the significant achievement by the Shire of Manjimup, which is part of the southern forest region of my electorate. This is an organisation that punches well above its... - Veterans (1 speech)
We should never forget the dedication of present and past serving members of the Australian Defence Force. These people put their lives on the line in service of our country. They do what their... - Keswick Island (1 speech)
Keswick Island residents and property owners are still being denied reasonable access to their homes by the Chinese company China Bloom that has the lease of the island. The Palaszczuk Labor...
