House debates

Thursday, 30 March 2023

  • Mildura Health Icon Cancer Centre (1 speech)
    I rise to speak about the opening of the Mildura Health Icon Cancer Centre, which is happening this week. The new centre is based at the Mildura Health Private Hospital and brings radiotherapy...
  • Kerin, Hon. John Charles, AM, AO, FTSE (1 speech)
    Yesterday, Australia lost a giant with the death of John Kerin AM, AO, FTSE at the age of 85. John was born in Bowral and attended Bowral High School and then Hurlstone Agricultural High School...
  • Anzac Day (1 speech)
    I commend those comments. It's only 26 days until Anzac Day, and this will be my last opportunity in the chamber to actually say something before Anzac Day rather than after. It has become...
  • Tasmania (1 speech)
    This week in the Tasmanian parliament illustrates in stark relief why a change in government in my home state cannot come quickly enough—a Liberal health and hospital ambulance ramping...
  • Goldstein Electorate: Bayside Community Emergency Relief (1 speech)
    Bayside Community Emergency Relief has grown from an idea in 2019 to now providing much-needed assistance for people struggling under the cost-of-living crisis. Established by Goldstein resident...
  • Sinhalese New Year (1 speech)
    Sinhalese New Year, or Aluth Avurudhu, is one of the most significant cultural festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka and around the world. It's a time of great joy and celebration for the Sinhalese...
  • Health Care (1 speech)
    The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights gives all Australians the right to safe high-quality health care. Our national cabinet promised to protect the vulnerable from the COVID-19 pandemic....
  • Trade: Investor-State Dispute Settlement (1 speech)
    Imagine the breakfast table trauma in WA this morning with people grabbing a copy of the West Australian only to be confronted by the special combo of Clive Palmer and Christian Porter. Now that...
  • Budget (1 speech)
    The next time the parliament sits it's going to be for the handing down of the budget. We've seen members of the government come into this place with their Expenditure Review Committee folders....
  • No Limits Perth (1 speech)
    No Limits Perth is a not-for-profit organisation in my electorate of Pearce that brings out the best in humanity, helping members of the community in crisis. This community based group helps...
  • Aston Electorate: By-election (1 speech)
    This Saturday, the voters for Aston will place their trust in a new member. Roshena Campbell is my friend and our Liberal candidate. Roshena has the experience to do the job. She is a successful...
  • Aukus (1 speech)
    AUKUS is a crucial technology-sharing partnership between Australia, the UK and the US, and it will deliver Australia's first nuclear powered and conventionally armed submarines. This is the...
  • Longman Electorate: Mobile Black Spot Program (1 speech)
    I was extremely disappointed to see that the Longman community were neglected by this Labor government in the last round of the mobile black spot funding, despite the need for better mobile...
  • Victoria: Aston By-Election (1 speech)
    This Saturday, the voters of Aston in the beautiful eastern suburbs of Melbourne have an important choice at the ballot box when voting in the by-election. This election is a choice between a...
  • McPherson Electorate: Australian Bravery Declarations (1 speech)
    The Australian Bravery Declarations are awarded annually to those who display courage and bravery to protect others. This year, 22 commendations for brave conduct were awarded, including to...
  • Hayston, Detective Superintendent Martin (1 speech)
    Detective Superintendent Martin Hayston from Burwood Local Area Command will mark 30 years of service on 26 April. He has dedicated his professional life to keeping us safe. Anyone who knows him...
  • Barwick, Councillor Heather (1 speech)
    A few weeks ago, a number of wonderful women were inducted into the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women. Today, I'd like to acknowledge one special inductee: Councillor Heather Barwick. It would be...
  • Corangamite Electorate: Rip Curl Pro (1 speech)
    KER () (): I'm excited because Bells Beach will once again host the World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro. Its natural amphitheatre and massive Easter swell makes the Rip Curl Pro one of the world's...
  • Albanese Government (1 speech)
    What a week! A week full of more broken promises from this Albanese government. In the last seven days we've witnessed disgraceful behaviour from some of those opposite in this chamber and...
  • Housing Australia Future Fund (2 speeches)
    Labor took a suite of housing affordability policies to last year's election. We sought and received a mandate to deliver them—30,000 new affordable and social homes with the Housing...