House debates
Monday, 28 November 2022
- Human Rights: Iran (2 speeches)
For over 40 years the Islamic Republic regime has committed terrorist acts and human rights atrocities against the people of Iran, including shocking instances of gender based violence. The... - Voting Age (1 speech)
Young people are increasingly disenfranchised with the Australian political system. They see government as an institution which actually hampers progress on issues that are of crucial importance... - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
Today the National Party consigned themselves to the past and to infamy. It was right up there with my first day in parliament, when the member for Dickson walked out on the apology to the stolen... - Rotary Youth Exchange Program (1 speech)
The Rotary Youth Exchange program is ramping up again, allowing students to learn a new language, discover another culture and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students are sponsored... - Victorian Government (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate the Andrews Labor government on a great election result in Victoria and on winning a third term with an absolute majority. Labor went to the election with a positive plan... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
I wonder how many Australians know that G20 leaders recently declared their commitment to a global digital health network and, more importantly, what this might mean for all of us. The G20 have... - Filipino Australians (1 speech)
Yesterday I attended the Filipino Fiesta 2022 at Carisbrooke Park in Salisbury. It was a day of celebration of Filipino culture, music and food. We were also presented with Miss Filipina fiesta... - Taxation (1 speech)
Before the election, both the Prime Minister and the Treasurer promised Australian retirees and investors that there would be no change to franking credits. An inquiry in April 2019 showed that... - Jagajaga Resilience Awards (1 speech)
The annual Jagajaga Resilience Awards give me an opportunity to recognise students in our community who've set an example through their capacity to adapt and respond to challenges. They may have... - Valedictory (1 speech)
As the parliament comes to an end, with the final week of the sitting period, I just want to get to my feet and wish a very merry Christmas to everyone, particularly those amazing people in my... - Paterson Electorate: Health Services (1 speech)
I'm proud to stand in this place as part of an Albanese Labor government that is delivering for my electorate of Paterson and, more specifically, delivering for the patients of Maitland. Improved... - Connect FM, 2nd Mortdale Scout Group (1 speech)
BACR 100.9 FM has recently changed its name to Connect FM, to really symbolise the incredible connections that it provides in our community. The station provides lots of important services,... - Megarrity, Mrs Alison Patricia (1 speech)
I count myself extremely lucky to have had many wonderful and generous mentors and friends that have helped me navigate and succeed as a representative of my community. Unfortunately, last week,... - Domestic And Family Violence (1 speech)
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is on 25 November. In my electorate on the Mid North Coast, we have some of the most damning statistics in the country when it... - Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a constituent of mine, Klaas Struiksma. Klaas tragically passed away recently. His wife, Marilyn, spent her time caring for Klaas, going in to see him day in, day out.... - Parkes Electorate: Floods (1 speech)
As we stand here today, my electorate is in flood. My electorate is half of New South Wales and a third of the Murray-Darling Basin, and every single square inch of it at some stage or other has... - Reid Electorate: 2nd Abbotsford Sea Scouts (1 speech)
On 20 October, the 2nd Abbotsford Sea Scouts group celebrated their 90th consecutive year of operation, making them one of the oldest Sea Scouts groups in the country. This group has long... - Hough, Mr Brady (1 speech)
Harvey local Brady Hough, a talented South West athlete, was drafted to the West Coast Eagles last year. He played for Harvey Brunswick Leschenault in the South West Football League, playing one... - Taffa, Mrs Pauline (1 speech)
On the weekend, I had the honour to share in the celebration of Pauline Taffa's 100th birthday. Pauline has lived an extraordinary life. Born in Lebanon, she moved to Australia with her family... - Valedictory (1 speech)
With the first of the month almost upon us, and the last sitting week of the year here, I want to take this opportunity to wish all my constituents and all my colleagues in this place a merry... - Brighton Homes Arena (1 speech)
Congratulations to the Melbourne Demons for taking out the 2022 AFLW premiership in a close grand final at Springfield in Ipswich yesterday afternoon. Commiserations to my team, and the minor... - Lyne Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Dugald Alison, the Dungog Show president, told me that, despite a bit of rain, nothing could dampen the enthusiasm of visitors to the 127th Dungog Show, with record gate takings which will be... - Youth Voice In Parliament Week (1 speech)
I am proud to read a speech from 14-year-old Dominic who lives in Tangney. The speech is in response to the following question posted by Raise Our Voice Australia: What should Australia's new... - Moore Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Population growth in Perth's northern coastal suburbs is occurring at the rate of 10,000 new residents each year. The Albanese government's first budget has failed to deliver the necessary... - Hunter Electorate: World Blackball Championship (1 speech)
Representing your country on the world stage is the highest honour you can achieve in your sporting career. Aaron Batchelor is a passionate pool plyer from Muswellbrook. He is a board member of... - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (1 speech)
Over the weekend, we saw an extraordinary development in Labor's reckless quest to pass its radical workplace relations agenda. On Saturday night, Labor leaders engaged in a late-night talkfest... - Victoria State Election (1 speech)
RAE () (): Over the weekend, the Victorian people voted resoundingly to re-elect the Andrews Labor government for a third term. The result was a ringing endorsement not only of the Andrews Labor... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I want to add my voice to the Hills community who worked together on Friday alongside the New South Wales police to say no to domestic violence at a campaign that was launched at the Castle Hill... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week (2 speeches)
This speech was written by Bridget Raftery, aged 16, from my electorate of Gilmore, thanks to Raise Our Voice Australia: My name is Bridget, and I come from a small town on the NSW South Coast,...
