House debates
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
- Victoria: Timber Industry (1 speech)
People and wildlife die in poorly managed forests, and Victorian Premier Dan Andrews's plan to shut down the native timber industry is a plan to kill country towns, to kill wildlife and to kill... - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
At the heart of the Voice lies a simple truth: the pathway for a better future for First Nations people must be shaped by First Nations communities themselves. The Voice recognises the wisdom,... - Medicare (1 speech)
Working in the United States and experiencing their healthcare system is the reason that I got into politics, to defend the principles of universal free health care. Access to quality health... - Environment (1 speech)
My electorate of Newcastle is home to a beautiful and rugged coastal environment. Located on the traditional lands of the Awabaka and Warramay peoples, our wetlands, rivers, creeks and beaches... - Taxation (1 speech)
As we start the parliamentary year, here's a prediction: the Treasurer's national conversation on the budget will finish in May with the sentence, 'Here are your new taxes.' The grave... - Lunar New Year, Steffen, Emeritus Professor William Lee (Will) (3 speeches)
I have two quite separate matters to briefly address in the adjournment debate tonight. First, many Australians, over recent weeks, have been celebrating lunar new year, which is something that...
