House debates
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
- Eden-Monaro Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
[by video link] Across my electorate, the first day of spring usually represents the turning point for communities. In the Snowies, it usually means there are only a few weeks left of the snow... - Stop Child Abuse–Trace An Object Campaign (1 speech)
[by video link] Today I had the pleasure of representing the Minister for Home Affairs, Karen Andrews, as Commander Sirec from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation and I launched a... - Brighton Council (1 speech)
[by video link] Last week the people of Brighton elected a new mayor and a new councillor. I'd like to congratulate Leigh Gray, who won the race convincingly. Leigh is an experienced local... - South Australia: Energy (1 speech)
I am thrilled to report to the House that electricity prices are falling in my home state of South Australia. On the weekend I welcomed the announcement from the Essential Services Commission of... - Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
[by video link] Too many women and children in Australia are victims of domestic and family violence, with, on average, one woman every nine days tragically killed, and one in four women having... - Townsville City Deal (1 speech)
[by video link] I'd like to update the House on our investments through the Townsville City Deal. For some time now, the deal partners have been working to identify how to reallocate the $195... - COVID-19: Children (1 speech)
When it comes to this government and COVID vaccinations, Australia's children are neither seen nor heard. Amid all the talk from this Prime Minister—and it is largely just talk—it's... - Bonner Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I'm happy to share that the Lindum crossing safety upgrades are getting underway. I have been fighting for these upgrades since 2017, when over 7,000 locals in Bonner signed my petition to fix... - Afghanistan (1 speech)
[by video link] We have seen terror and horror in Afghanistan. Australia has committed to taking 3,000 refugees, but this is not enough. We must take at least 20,000 Afghans in addition to our... - ANZUS Treaty (1 speech)
I believe our nation's greatest challenge is not COVID-19 but resolving the China question and pursuing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. We know that the international political economy... - Coombs, Mr John (1 speech)
John Coombs, the former national secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, passed away this morning. Most Australians remember John as a champion of the MUA during the notorious Patrick... - Covid-19 (1 speech)
[by video link] COVID has challenged us as a nation in ways we have not experienced in our lifetimes. The losses have been profound—lost jobs, businesses, careers and opportunities.... - Australian Reading Hour (1 speech)
[by video link] Australian Reading Hour is in its 10th year and this year, more than ever, we've needed our books to transport us from the daily reality of viruses, vaccines, homeschooling,... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] The COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues on the Central Coast, with over 110 locations on the Central Coast where you can go and get vaccinated. This includes over 70 GP-led clinics... - Le, His Excellency Hon. Hieu Van AC (1 speech)
In what has been described as a fairytale journey, after seven years in office South Australian Governor Hieu Van Le ended his term yesterday. Born in Vietnam in 1954, Hieu Van Le arrived in... - COVID-19: Testing and Detection, COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
Thank you to those residents getting tested to shield us against COVID-19 and, more critically, those who are making sure they're vaccinated. Locally, the testing centre run by 'Sandy' Hospital... - COVID-19: Quarantine (1 speech)
I rise to thank the people of my electorate and the whole state of Queensland for their incredible work in containing COVID-19 and for their commitment to keeping themselves and their neighbours... - Tokyo Paralympic Games, Thomas Kane, Ms Tiffany, Levy, Mr Matthew (1 speech)
[by video link] Over the last week, Australians have been tuning in to watch our incredible Paralympic athletes compete on the world stage in Tokyo. Just like their Olympic counterparts, our... - Scullin Electorate: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
I rise to recognise the completion of the Hume Freeway interchange at O'Herns Road, which opened yesterday. This is something that I have been campaigning for since before I was elected to this...
