House debates
Thursday, 22 June 2023
- National Wine Show of Australia, King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
The National Wine Show trophy winners were announced last Friday night at the National Press Club. It's a premier wine competition in Australia. To be eligible to even compete, the wine has to... - Hargraves, Mr Lawrence (1 speech)
I recently attended the opening by my colleague and friend the member for Whitlam, Stephen Jones, of the Lawrence Hargrave display at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society—or... - Baird, Corporal Cameron Stewart, VC, MG, Evans, Mr Allen (1 speech)
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Corporal Cameron Baird VC, MG, a digger in the finest Anzac tradition, a hero. Corporal Baird, son of Kaye and Doug, was 32 years young when he... - Housing (1 speech)
The most effective response to the current housing crisis is to build or buy more public housing. Doing so not only provides housing security for more people in need, but, importantly, it... - Petition: Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
Recently I received a visit from the Living Justice captains from Star of the Sea College in my electorate of Goldstein. The students delivered me a petition which stated: We, the community of... - Marillanca, Mr Victor (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate a driving force behind local community radio here in Canberra. This year marks the 47th anniversary of the Spanish language Coneccion Latinoamericana program on... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
When I'm speaking with locals throughout my community, the No. 1 concern they raise is the cost-of-living crisis facing Western Sydney. That's why on Tuesday night I held a tele town hall to... - FIFA Women's World Cup (1 speech)
I might have dwelled a little longer on the State of Origin had the result been slightly different, but that's old news now. The sporting event that we should all be getting behind is one that... - Ministerial Standards (1 speech)
The public deserves to know who our ministers are meeting with. The news today that former cabinet minister Stuart Robert met with consulting firm Accenture to discuss a $111 million federal... - Bendigo Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
On the weekend, the Prime Minister announced $2 billion for a social housing accelerator plan, and I have to say I was at first excited and then relieved. I was relieved to know that our... - Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
Earlier this week, I met the wonderful, strong and brave Jessica Pratt in my office here in Parliament House. Jess had travelled here from Mount Martha, in my electorate, to discuss the brutal... - Homelessness (1 speech)
A few days ago I did a bit of a shouty speech about homelessness and the thoroughly offensive political games being played with people's lives by those opposite and the Greens political party... - Fishing Industry (1 speech)
Fishers in Wide Bay like Mark Alexander have worked for years with the government on sustainable fishing strategies. Suddenly, all that work has been for nothing. Change is being proposed in... - Graham, Mrs Joan, AO (1 speech)
My electorate of Holt is home to one of our newest Order of Australia recipients, Joan Graham. For more than 50 years Joan has selflessly fostered countless children. From tucking in the little... - Climate Change and Energy (1 speech)
We must all learn from history, we must all learn from those who are older and wiser and we must also learn from our own personal experiences. But, as a nation, as we look to the great challenges... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Earlier this year I joined the Member for Warringah to visit Mosman House, a facility run by Women's Community Shelters. They have pioneered an innovative temporary housing model where they... - Wine Industry (1 speech)
There is a crisis facing Riverland wine grape growers. The loss of the Chinese market has resulted in a severe red wine oversupply. Those opposites have done nothing to help the industry, as I... - FIFA Women's World Cup (1 speech)
In a few week the FIFA Women's World Cup will kick off, and I'm very excited that the world game is coming to Australia. The FIFA Women's World Cup is the third-largest sporting event in the... - Ransley, Mr Francis, OAM (1 speech)
Wynyard has lost a trailblazer and an entrepreneur with the passing of Francis Ransley OAM. I've known Mr Ransley, an electrical engineer by trade, since I was a kid. In fact, everyone in that... - Member for Dickson, Member for Melbourne (2 speeches)
Last night at the midwinter ball there were a couple of good mates dining together. There were a couple of good mates sitting at the same table talking about politics, talking about how they can...
