House debates
Monday, 31 July 2023
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
More than 200 people have contacted my office in the last year to talk to me about the challenges they face in their dealings with the NDIS. This month I held an NDIS solutions forum, where... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
We all know Australians are world leaders in the uptake of rooftop solar, but many apartment dwellers have been locked out of these benefits until now. I'm pleased to say that more Canberrans... - MTC Skills for Education and Employment Program (1 speech)
Last week I attended a MTC graduation ceremony where I saw 21 students who had completed the Skills for Education and Employment program—SEE for short. SEE is a program that caters for... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
There's no doubt that this winter people in my electorate and around the country have felt pressure from the cost-of-living increases. Our government understands that households are feeling the... - Housing (1 speech)
If you're a renter, you have a real chance to have your voice heard on the national stage for the first time. One-third of this country rents—around eight million people—and far too... - National Wine Show of Australia (1 speech)
I have always said the Hunter has the best wines in Australia, and I have once again been proven to be right. Tyrrell's vineyard has taken out the semillon trophy for its 2019 Pokolbin Hills... - Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise on a very serious issue: the state of the roads in the wonderful electorate of Wannon and right across this nation. This is to raise the matter of Labor's infrastructure review. What are... - St John Ambulance: Hawkesbury City Division (1 speech)
No matter what community event I attend in the Hawkesbury, I know that the volunteers of the St John Ambulance Hawkesbury City Division will be there. They've been there for 75 years, and they... - Hamilton Island: MRH-90 Taipan Crash (1 speech)
I rise, on behalf of the people of Gippsland, with a very heavy heart today to extend my sympathies to the loved ones, the families and friends, of the four aviators missing off the coast of... - Sport: FIFA Women's World Cup, Australia: Women (1 speech)
'Australian women need more than an icon for a brighter future'—this was the title of an article that I wrote for the weekendWest Australian. It talked about how women heroes and icons... - Logan Dementia Choir (1 speech)
I recently had the privilege of meeting the Logan Dementia Choir. The choir was recently formed for those living with dementia in my electorate and across the City of Logan. However, the group... - Gilmore Electorate: Energy (1 speech)
People on the New South Wales South Coast certainly know disasters and resilience. The small but beautiful villages of Bawley Point and Kioloa were the first villages to be hit by the 2019-20... - Burge, Mr Alan (1 speech)
As parliamentarians we have the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life, and today I would like to share the story of a truly remarkable and talented man, Mr Alan Burge. Alan is an... - Appin Coal Mine Disaster: 44th Anniversary (1 speech)
Sadly, last week marked the 44th anniversary of the tragic Appin coal mine explosion that took 14 lives and greatly affected the Macarthur region. Our community was severely shaken on 24 July... - Casey Electorate: First Impressions Clothing Exchange (1 speech)
On Saturday afternoon, my wife, Rachel, and I had the absolute pleasure of attending the First Impressions Clothing Exchange fundraiser. It was a high tea and a fashion show. It was a wonderful... - Hasluck Electorate: Nikola Estate (1 speech)
Last week I was pleased to host the Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon. Ed Husic, in my electorate of Hasluck, where I was able to introduce him to our vibrant and innovative local... - Caboolture Airfield: Plane Crash (1 speech)
Our hearts go out to all involved in the fatal aircraft incident last Friday at the Caboolture Airfield, located in the Longman community. It's a devastating time not only for the family and... - Western Australia: Arts and Culture (1 speech)
It is no secret that our arts, culture and entertainment industry has done it tough in the last decade. On top of the neglect from the previous government, the COVID pandemic has hit local venues... - Health and Aged Care (1 speech)
On 6 July, I hosted the first regional aged-care summit in Mildura. Similar to my earlier Mildura Regional Health Workforce Summit in March, this event brought service providers and other key... - Royal Australian Air Force (1 speech)
New South Wales is better protected thanks to the arrival of the CH-47 Chinook at RAAF Base Richmond on the weekend. This is a permanent addition to the bush firefighting fleet that the New South... - Dawson Electorate: AEIOU Foundation (1 speech)
As a father first, I know the challenges and blessings of raising children, and I would agree with the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child. But imagine if that village wasn't... - Australia Bangladesh Business Forum (1 speech)
On 16 July the Australia Bangladesh Business Forum held their first gala dinner and awards ceremony at Ottimo House. It was great to have attended with many of my federal and state colleagues... - Hughes Electorate: Oyster Bay Art and Craft Festival (1 speech)
I recently had the opportunity to open the Oyster Bay Art and Craft Festival in my electorate. This festival is a local icon, a cornerstone of the Oyster Bay community and a favourite throughout... - Blair Electorate: Lions Clubs International (1 speech)
Lions Clubs International is the biggest service organisation in the world, and its domestic expression in my electorate is very important in regional communities, particularly in Fernvale,... - Menzies Electorate: Fireball (1 speech)
Volunteers are at the heart of our community, and the ones we perhaps treasure most are those who put their lives on the line for others, like the CFA, who run to the site of fire, or the SES,... - Werriwa Electorate: Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (1 speech)
One of the greatest joys I have as a local member is visiting schools and engaging with our younger students. One such occasion occurred recently when I visited Good Shepherd Catholic Primary... - Ukraine, Fisher Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
Last Friday I had the honour of welcoming the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko, to the Sunshine Coast. The ambassador is a true advocate for his people in Ukraine. We... - World Chocolate Day (1 speech)
On Friday 7 July you couldn't find many parliamentarians—whether from this place or parliaments across our states and territories—not getting involved with a day that many consider to... - McPherson Electorate: Environment (1 speech)
One of the things that makes my electorate of McPherson such a wonderful place to live is our unique natural environment. From the pristine Currumbin and Tallebudgera valleys through to the... - Local Government (2 speeches)
Last week I organised a lunch in Ipswich with the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain, to meet with the mayor and councillors of the Somerset...
