House debates

Tuesday, 2 February 2021

  • Chin Community of South Australia, Burundian Community of South Australia (1 speech)
    One of the most pleasing things over the last decade in public office for me has been to see so many communities in my electorate, who come to Australia from parts of the world where they've...
  • North Sydney Electorate: Lunar New Year (1 speech)
    On 12 February, hundreds of thousands of Australians across the country will join with many more across the world in celebrating the Lunar New Year and what we all hope will be a happy, healthy...
  • COVID-19: Victoria (1 speech)
    It's a pleasure to be back here, in this place, representing the great people of Macnamara, for the start of 2021. That means we're finally seeing the end of 2020, a year that firmly belongs in...
  • Longman Electorate: HomeBuilder Grant, Taipan Hydraulic Hose Systems (1 speech)
    We all have hopes and dreams in our lives. It may be to run a marathon, to find a more fulfilling job or to purchase your first home. But stepping out of our comfort zone and making changes to...
  • Ballarat Electorate: Sebastopol Post Office (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about an important issue in my electorate. On Saturday, the Sebastopol post office is going to close its door. The community has been running a campaign to try and get that...
  • Chau, Dr Chak Wing (1 speech)
    Free and informed debate is essential for a healthy democracy. This morning, a defamation trial concluded in favour of one of Australia's most prolific political and university donors, Chau Chak...
  • Airport Noise (1 speech)
    Our community and the former member for Griffith, the Hon. Kevin Rudd AC, fought strongly on the issue of aircraft noise. It was hard fought, and Kevin even became personally liable to pay...
  • O'Connor Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
    I rise today to acknowledge the good citizens of the city of Albany who were recognised on Australia Day for their contributions to their community. Albany is located on the south coast of my...
  • Defence Industry (1 speech)
    Late last year, flying in with much fanfare, the Prime Minister finally decided to visit the shipyards at Osborne, in my electorate. What did the workers at Osborne expect from the Prime...
  • Capricornia Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (2 speeches)
    I'd like to take this opportunity to speak about an important program in Capricornia. Applications for the Liberal-National government's Stronger Communities Program are open, and I strongly urge...