House debates

Thursday, 23 March 2023

  • Infrastructure (1 speech)
    Here in Australia we're one of the most urbanised populations in the world. Globally, 50 per cent of the world population lives in cities, while in Australia it's 85 per cent. Cities are the site...
  • Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
    I'm glad to speak today about the vital role of vocational training and education and investments that are being made in skills and training in my electorate and across the country. Last week I...
  • Campbell, Mr Andrew, Shire of Manjimup (1 speech)
    I rise today to pay tribute to Andrew Campbell, the outgoing CEO of the Shire of Manjimup in the south-west region of my electorate of O'Connor. Andrew was appointed to Manjimup's top...
  • Child Care (1 speech)
    Child care will get cheaper for 1.2 million Australians in just 100 days time, thanks to the Albanese government. We know that Australians are under the pump from cost-of-living pressures, and we...
  • Universities: Regional (1 speech)
    I rise to talk about regional universities. Regional universities are so important. Without them, I wouldn't be here. I had the good fortune to pursue a degree in agricultural science....
  • Energy, Lilley Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
    The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirms what my community on the north side of Brisbane already knows—there is a rapidly closing window for real...
  • Flynn Electorate (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about Drynan Drive in Calliope and the Widgee 'say no to the powerlines' rally that was held recently. After years of advocacy, I welcome the start of the construction of the...
  • International Relations: Australia and India (1 speech)
    I rise to congratulate and commend the Prime Minister on his recent visit to India and, with this, pay tribute to the Indian community in my electorate. My community welcomes the further...
  • COVID-19: Response (1 speech)
    The first thing I'd like to do is associate myself with the words of the member for Calwell in the speech she has just given and associate this side of parliament with them too. I seek leave, if...
  • General Practice (2 speeches)
    Many people in my community are rightly concerned about access to health care, particularly when it comes to being able to see a GP at the moment. I want to thank all the locals in my community...