House debates

Thursday, 17 February 2022

  • Electorate of Solomon, Young Australians, COVID-19, Indo-Pacific Region (1 speech)
    In this adjournment debate I want to touch on a couple of local issues and some regional, national and international issues—so I'll be moving quickly! I am so proud to live in the place...
  • Groom Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
    It's just a couple of days past a year since I made my maiden speech in the other chamber. An honourable member: It was a good one as well. Very kind words. Thank you. It takes you some time to...
  • Cowan Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
    [by video link] Cowan is an incredibly diverse electorate which truly reflects modern Australia. The line in our anthem, 'For those who've come across the seas we've boundless plains to share,'...
  • Valedictory (1 speech)
    There is something to be said for speaking from the heart but also speaking without notes. But if, in your final speech to the parliament, you omit to thank your own daughters and mum, there is...
  • E-Cigarettes (1 speech)
    I rise to speak on an important emerging health issue in Australia, the explosion of vaping—the very concerning increase of this phenomenon in Australia—and the lack of regulation...
  • Swan Electorate, Sex Discrimination and Other Legislation Amendment (Save Women’s Sport) Bill 2022 (1 speech)
    As this will be one of my last speeches before I retire at the upcoming election, I want to take the opportunity—and the guidance from the member from Bowman—to thank and acknowledge...