House debates

Tuesday, 26 October 2021

  • Victorian Certificate of Education (1 speech)
    Today I would like to pay tribute to the hundreds of year 12 students in my electorate of Isaacs who begin their final exams this week. I want to acknowledge them and congratulate all of them on...
  • North Sydney Community Awards, Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
    Like every member of this House, I think, over the last 18 months I have seen some extraordinary acts of kindness and generosity by residents in our electorates. At its heart, it represents the...
  • Climate Change: Morrison Government, Youth Voice in Parliament Week: Australia (1 speech)
    This week we heard from the government that they have finally managed to reach an agreement on net zero. After campaigning against any action on climate change for almost nine years, after days...
  • Bennelong Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
    This week, the state of New South Wales has reached another COVID landmark, and the parents of Bennelong have all breathed a collective sigh of relief. School is back. Bennelong is blessed with...
  • Climate Change (1 speech)
    I'm going to use my time to reflect on the climate debate and the circus we have witnessed within the Liberal and National parties over the last few weeks—in fact, over the last eight...
  • Page Electorate: 2021 Business Awards (1 speech)
    The Lismore Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Awards were held recently. Congratulations to Peta Tillet, the owner of Lazuli and Co, who won the categories of retail and personal services, the...
  • Climate Change (1 speech)
    There are few things better than being out in my community planting trees. It's good for the soul, good for native wildlife and good for the planet. In the Freo electorate there are numerous...
  • Moncrieff Electorate: Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc (1 speech)
    On 21 September, I visited the Gold Coast sport and recreation centre in Southport in my electorate, to present a cheque from Stronger Communities funding round 6 for $14,042. The funding was...
  • Climate Change (1 speech)
    Today, after eight years, three prime ministers and 21 energy policies, our Prime Minister got up, less than two weeks shy of going to Glasgow, to announce a plan for climate action. The problem...
  • Women in STEM (2 speeches)
    STEM is one of the essential keys that will help unlock Australian jobs for the future. As a scientist, I'm proud to be part of a government that is committed to unlocking our great nation's...