House debates
Wednesday, 24 November 2021
- First Nations History (5 speeches)
PLIBERSEK () (): I want to draw the House's attention to a petition I received this morning which supports the teaching of First Nations history in Australian schools. It was started by Isaiah... - O'Connor Electorate: Film Industry (1 speech)
My beautiful electorate of O'Connor has been recognised as the ideal setting for iconic Australian movies. Jasper Jones, Breath, Rams and H is for Happiness have all showcased our amazing... - Afghanistan (1 speech)
As the Taliban secured their hold on Kabul, Australians watched in horror, worried about their families, friends and those who helped our country over 20 years. In a moment that required national... - Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
Recently I had the pleasure of participating in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. I played the role of an ambassador in a fictitious country, and the good men and women of 1st... - Syed, Miss Daniya Atif, Western Suburbs Rugby League Referees Association (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate Daniya Atif Syed, a 17-year-old Bardia student who was named the 2021 Western Sydney Young Woman of the Year at the 2021 Western Sydney Women Awards. Daniya attends... - Moore Electorate: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (1 speech)
I'm pleased to inform parliament that $5.1 million in federal funding has been delivered to the City of Joondalup under phase 2 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. This... - Parkinson, Mr Thomas Conlon (1 speech)
I honour the life of Thomas Conlon Parkinson, a constituent of mine in the electorate of Wills. Tom Parkinson passed away on 23 August this year. In 1951, at just 18 years old, Tom signed up to... - Schools (1 speech)
As we approach December, 'tis the season for school graduation ceremonies. Thirteen long years of school are coming to an end, and it's time for celebration and recognition of achievements,... - Indi Electorate: Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Indi, like many parts of regional Australia, is facing an acute housing affordability crisis. It's holding back our economic recovery and taking a huge mental health toll on thousands of people.... - Giudice, Hon. Geoffrey Michael, AO (1 speech)
I rise to note the recent death of the Hon. Geoffrey Giudice AO, the former president of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, the former president of Fair Work Australia and a judge of... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Special Broadcasting Service (1 speech)
Aunty, our ABC, SBS, the public broadcasters—the names don't matter but Australians know these are the brands they can trust. During the Black Summer bushfires, the COVID pandemic, floods,... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
The totalitarian regimes responsible for the most heinous atrocities in the 20th century—think Stalin, Mao, Hitler, Pol Pot—didn't get there overnight. They used fear to control. They... - Disability Club (1 speech)
I stand here today to shine a light on an incredible initiative created by an IT entrepreneur from Brogo in the Bega Valley. I met yesterday with Nathan Johnston, who is behind a fantastic new... - Moncrieff Electorate: Ryan Aerospace (1 speech)
Last Friday I had the pleasure of visiting one of many growing manufacturing businesses in my electorate. Ryan Aerospace has been in business for 15 years and is situated in Nerang. Chris Ryan... - Coalition Government (1 speech)
This Prime Minister's earliest slogan once he attained office, to my memory, was, 'If you have a go, you'll get a go.' Well, here's a message, Prime Minister, from my part of the world: you had a... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
A young man about to complete his four-year apprenticeship was unable to sit his final exam unless double vaccinated—no exceptions. The mum of a daughter who'd had a horrific reaction to a... - Shortland Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
The Hunter and Central Coast are facing a health crisis right now because of the actions of the federal government. The reclassification of our area as not having a doctor shortage has meant that... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
I rise to raise my concerns in relation to the growing crisis in access to affordable housing in my community both at Gippsland and in the Latrobe Valley. I recognise that this is not necessarily... - Cost of Living (2 speeches)
Australians are struggling under the increased cost of living, and this Liberal-National government is in denial. Petrol prices have gone up by as much as $900 for a typical family driving a...
