House debates
Monday, 15 February 2021
- Mayo Electorate: Langhorne Creek Wine Region (1 speech)
The wine region of Langhorne Creek sits on the rich soil of a flood plain in a cool-climate region, resulting in high-quality grapes that produce many sought-after varietals. Langhorne Creek, in... - Ivermectin (1 speech)
On Saturday The Canberra Times published an article in which it referred to ivermectin as both a treatment and prophylaxis for COVID as 'a snake oil remedy'. Therefore, I'd like to take this... - Members of Parliament: Staff (1 speech)
Today we were confronted with yet another shocking revelation of alleged sexual harassment within this building. I do not use the word 'shocked', because, sadly, I'm not. My heart goes out to the... - Redlands Youth Justice and ICE Forum (1 speech)
In the shadow of the Australia Day atrocity in my electorate, my city of Redland came together to seek solutions to youth justice and ice addiction. Recognising that Queensland has double the... - COVID-19: Vaccines (1 speech)
Across the world, 171 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have now been delivered, including 50 million in the US, 15 million in the UK, five million in Brazil, two million in Indonesia. Israel... - Berowra Electorate: Smith, Mr Lionel (1 speech)
As a community we owe a great debt of gratitude to the men and women of the Rural Fire Service, particularly those who have dedicated their life to serving through the RFS. Bruce Linton, of the... - India and Myanmar (1 speech)
Darwin is the northern capital of Australia but we are also at the forefront of the Indo-Pacific region. Recently, two of our most important regional partners, India and Myanmar, have experienced... - Chisholm Electorate: Nicolas, Mr James (1 speech)
Today, I would like to acknowledge someone who has gone above and beyond for our Chisholm community. When James Nicolas walked into the Blackburn Football Club in 2016, he fell in love with the... - Moreton Electorate: Lunar New Year (1 speech)
Gong xi fa cai to all who are celebrating the Lunar New Year, welcoming the Year of the Ox and bidding farewell to the Year of the Rat. I think that, after 2020, we can all say, 'Good riddance.'... - Bass Electorate: Rosevear, Mr Patrick (1 speech)
It's always an enormous privilege to speak about the wonderful members of my local northern Tasmanian community, particularly when I've had the opportunity to meet them in person. I was fortunate... - Macquarie Electorate: National Broadband Network (1 speech)
Yet again, the needs of Macquarie internet users have been ignored by the Morrison government. In this case, it's the upper Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury users on fibre to the node. The... - Lindsay Electorate: Sporting Infrastructure (1 speech)
The St Mary's Convent Football Club is a passionate and enthusiastic team oriented club. Last week, it was a delight to join the under 13s and under 11s at training on the Myrtle Road playing... - Oxley Electorate: Oxley Men's Shed (1 speech)
Ten years ago a man in my electorate called John Brown wanted to open a place where men could go to relax, to rub shoulders and to exchange banter—a place to get out of the house and maybe... - Wide Bay Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
The new Orealla Crescent bridge at Sunrise Beach is a major feat of quality Australian workmanship and engineering and a great example of this government's commitment to working with local... - Tourism Industry (1 speech)
Australia is speeding towards the JobKeeper cliff: that moment at the end of March when this government cuts JobKeeper to zero. For some sectors—tourism, for example—it is not going... - Fairfax Electorate: School Principals (1 speech)
Time and hindsight will see many a lesson learnt about the pandemic that we're now amidst, but one of the early lessons—and a big one—is the need for resilience and resilience not... - Tourism Industry (1 speech)
In the short time available to me I speak again today about the plight of travel agents as we head towards 31 March. Travel agents talk about their plight better than any politician can. Tina... - Climate Change (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the shock announcement by the ANZ Bank, who recently pulled funding on the world's biggest coal-exporting terminal in Newcastle under the bank's new climate change policy.... - Chill Out & Look About (1 speech)
No doubt 2020 was a difficult year for all of us, but for some people it was perhaps the most devastating year of their lives. In March last year Dylan Briggs, a year 9 student from Frankston... - McDonnell, Mrs Agnes Mary (Bub) (1 speech)
Today I rise to offer my condolences to the family of Agnes Mary 'Bub' McDonnell, who passed away at the age of 94 on Sunday 24 January. Matriarchs and the importance of matriarchies are... - International Day of Women and Girls in Science (1 speech)
Last Thursday was International Day of Women and Girls in Science. When we consider the range of scientific challenges before us, from pandemics to climate and energy, from plastic waste to... - Agriculture Industry (1 speech)
The Morrison government is committed to supporting Australian agriculture, which of course includes aquaculture and forestry, to achieve its ambitious goal of $100 billion in farmgate sales and... - Pathinathan, Mr John, Polvere, Mr Donato (1 speech)
I rise to remember two constituents—two good friends of mine—who made extraordinary contributions to community life and deserve to be remembered in this place. I am proud to have... - Working Holiday Maker Program (1 speech)
In November last year the final report into the Inquiry into the Working Holiday Maker Program was delivered. I'm drawn to recommendation three: The Committee recommends that Working Holiday... - Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
It goes without saying that I have the best electorate in the country! I live there. I holiday there. One of the jewels in the crown of Paterson is RAAF Base Williamtown. I'm pleased to say that... - Sydney Jewish Museum (1 speech)
It is easy for people to feel disconnected from major historical events as time passes and that is why firsthand testimony is so important. It provides proximity to realities that we cannot... - Gilmore Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
This last year might be remembered for many reasons, but I think it should be renamed the 'Year of the Volunteer'. Last year our community was hit with drought, bushfire, flood and a pandemic. We... - Ryan Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I went to the last election promising to fix local roads in Ryan, and I'm very pleased to report that the latest project is underway to do just that. Early works have begun in Ashgrove to replace... - COVID-19: Travel Agents (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the local businesses in my electorate who are facing probably the toughest challenge of their time in business. They, of course, are the travel agents. I, along with Senator... - Marshall, Ms Isobel (2 speeches)
I would like to spend my time today paying tribute to Isobel Marshall, who was announced as the Young Australian of the Year by the Prime Minister at the event here in Canberra on Australia Day...
