House debates
Thursday, 15 June 2023
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
Across the road from my electorate office in Goldstein is St Finbar's Primary School, founded 175 years ago on Boonwurrung country. St Finbar's school values channel an ethos that is thoughtful,... - Canberra Electorate: Canberra Institute of Technology, Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
Last week I was really pleased to attend the 95th birthday of the Canberra Institute of Technology, CIT. CIT is such an important part of our community in Canberra. Canberra couldn't operate... - Hughes Electorate: The Fathering Project (1 speech)
I rise today to speak to this House about an important organisation and to speak generally about the role that dads and father-like figures play within our community. I recently met with an... - Moreton Electorate: LUMINOUS Lantern Parade (1 speech)
Last Friday evening I joined Moreton residents and others in Multicultural Australia's LUMINOUS Lantern Parade at Southbank. I was joined by my colleague the member for Blair as well as the state... - Bass Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I take the opportunity to congratulate local recipients of King's Birthday Honours. Former secondary school teacher and assistant principal, Christopher Binks received a Medal of the Order of... - Gilmore Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
On the June long weekend I was thrilled to join in the festivities of the Viking Festival at Sussex Inlet. It was a huge event, with thousands of people turning out to enjoy all the fun... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
The one issue that Australians raise with me more than anything is the cost of living, and families are genuinely hurting at the moment. This Albanese government is doing nothing to ease that... - Polson, Mr David, AM (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge a member of my electorate, David Polson AM, who recently received an Order of Australia Medal. David Polson was recognised for his valuable contributions in HIV education... - Migration (1 speech)
From 1 July the temporary skilled migration income threshold will rise from $53,900 to $70,000 per year. The Albanese government announced this increase as a down payment on the type of migration... - Victorian State Emergency Service Melton Unit, Le Guier, Ms Charlotte, 1st Ballan Scouts Hall (2 speeches)
Since 1973 the SES Melton unit has diligently served our community through some of our toughest times. They're on the front line when we need it, whether it's floods, storms, road rescues or, as...
