House debates
Monday, 19 June 2023
- Wentworth Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
One of the most important gifts we can give our children is a good education, and I'm so proud of the wonderful work done by schools across Wentworth. Over the past few weeks I've had the... - Housing (2 speeches)
We know the urgency of getting more social housing stock. And as the vote in the Senate today shows, with the Greens, the Liberals and the Nationals combining to block the passage of our $10... - Blair Electorate (1 speech)
This week I had the pleasure of attending the AGM of Ripley Valley Community Inc. It's a great community organisation, and I want to congratulate all the members of the various committees and... - Iran: Baha'i Faith (1 speech)
My electorate of Mackellar is home to Australia's only Baha'i house of worship, one of just 13 Baha'i temples around the world. It is a majestic symbol of unity and an icon of our electorate that... - Robertson Electorate: Avoca Beach Public School (1 speech)
I rise to commend Avoca Beach Public School SRC students Zaiden Taylor, Felix O'Gara and Sienna Scott, who I recently met during a visit to their school. All three students demonstrated great... - Henry-May, Jake (1 speech)
Congratulations to a young man from Wide Bay, Jake Henry-May, who won a coveted place in the Australian Federal Police Forensics Work Experience Program. More than a thousand students applied to... - Employment (1 speech)
Last week, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that 76,000 jobs were added to the economy last month. That same report showed unemployment dropping to just 3.6 per cent, which is... - Little Grubbs Orchard (1 speech)
Little Grubbs Orchard in Southport do fantastic work to support children and families impacted by neurodevelopmental conditions, disabilities, special needs or behavioural issues. When the son of... - International Relations: Azerbaijan And Armenia (1 speech)
After 190 days, 120,000 innocent civilians remain under siege without access to food, supplies, humanitarian relief, gas and internet. This is the day-to-day reality for the people of Artsakh. It... - Barker Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Each year I stand to acknowledge in this place the local recipients of some of this nation's highest honours. Across Barker, 11 outstanding citizens were acknowledged last week as part of the... - Paterson Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Congratulations to five remarkable people from my electorate of Paterson who have been recognised in this years King's Birthday honours. These extraordinary individuals have dedicated their lives... - Braddon Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
The north-west, the West Coast and King Island indeed love their sport. This devotion to our national pastime has been reflected in this years King's Birthday honours. Devonport's Roger Blake has... - Bean Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Congratulations to some extraordinary residents in the electorate of Bean who last week received national recognition for their service to our local community and Australia: Berwyn Clayton, for... - Calvary Public Hospital Bruce (1 speech)
Calvary hospital here in Canberra is a long way from my electorate in South-East Queensland but the future of that hospital and the outrageous decision of the ACT government to compulsorily... - Lyons Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Across the electorate of Lyons a total of six community members were quietly recognised in the King 's Birthday honours for their service and dedication to their respective fields of expertise... - Hinkler Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
There's a big game on this week. It's Queensland versus New South Wales on Wednesday night. But it's not the biggest game in town. The big game is at 6.50 pm tonight at the Brothers Social Touch... - Hunter Electorate: Business Awards (1 speech)
The Hunter is filled with so many amazing local businesses. Recently I was lucky enough to attend the 28th Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards at Cessnock Leagues Club to see a few of these... - Durack Electorate: Mental Health Services (1 speech)
I think it's true to say that every member of parliament has their own headspace story. I want to put on the record that I am so incredibly proud of all the headspace centres around Durack. Since... - Refugees (1 speech)
It's often said that how a society treats its most vulnerable is a true measure of its humanity. This Refugee Week, these words have never been more true as we celebrate the contributions of the... - Nyrstar Long Service Awards (1 speech)
On Friday night I had a great pleasure of attending the Nyrstar long service awards. Like all good companies, Nyrstar recognises that the strength of their success is in the quality of their... - Barunga Statement: 35th Anniversary (1 speech)
A little over a week ago I had the honour of attending the 35th anniversary of the Barunga Statement at the 2023 Barunga Festival. It was beautiful to see people from all walks of life and all... - Energy (1 speech)
Last week it was confirmed that South Australia topped the list on something, but it's not the sort of list you want to be on top of. A report from Energy Consumers Australia says that businesses... - Ngala (1 speech)
Last month I had the privilege of visiting Ngala, which is a great not-for-profit in my electorate. They provide support for families and parents to become the best versions of themselves. Ngala... - Schools: Civics Education (1 speech)
You might call me a frustrated speaker or a frustrated teacher, but I love and relish every opportunity to get out into my electorate and talk to schools about civics. We are an incredible... - Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Association, Prestons Hornets Cricket Club (1 speech)
One hundred years is a long time in anyone's life but it is an especially long time in the life of a volunteer organisation. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Fairfield Liverpool... - Casey Electorate: Tourism Industry (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the amazing tourism industry that we have in the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges. I'm blessed to represent such an amazing area. A few weeks ago, I got to visit the... - Symphony by the Sea (1 speech)
On Saturday I had the privilege of attending the annual Symphony by the Sea at the Brighton Concert Hall along with a sold-out crowd. This concert by students from Brighton Secondary College has... - Petition: Apollo Bay Powerlines (5 speeches)
I speak today to lay down a petition from the residents of Apollo Bay. They want the powerlines to Apollo Bay undergrounded. What has happened when there are weather events, whether they're... - Gilmore Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (2 speeches)
Today I am delighted to recognise those in Gilmore who have been honoured in the 2023 King's Birthday honours announcement. The Order of Australia honours Australians who make significant...
