House debates
Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
I was elected in 2016, and in the last seven years I cannot recall a time when so many people in my community have contacted me to describe the hardship they're experiencing, and what started as... - Barley Industry (1 speech)
Sometimes I like to have a beer. Beer is made through a process of brewing a starch source, usually a premium Western Australian barley, into a sugary liquid which is then fermented with yeast.... - La Trobe Electorate: Officer Football Club (1 speech)
I'm delighted to speak on behalf of local residents in Officer and thank the Officer Football Club, otherwise known as ROC. I was at the opening of their new facility—actually, not the... - Fraud (1 speech)
One afternoon, I found myself listening to Ben Fordham's podcast on 2GB and I heard the story of Paul Trefry. Paul was contacted via text message by ANZ. They told him his business account had... - Veterans (1 speech)
Firstly, I'd like to identify wholeheartedly with the member for Bennelong's remarks. South Gippsland Legacy Group is marking the centenary of the wider Legacy movement with a commemoration at... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Here in the ACT and across the country, housing affordability has become a major challenge. Under the former government, home ownership rates in Australia fell to a 50-year low. Many Australians... - Gold Coast: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I've spoken in this place before about the need to ensure that planning is advanced for the extension of the heavy rail from Varsity Lakes to Coolangatta airport. This is the public transport... - Refugee and Humanitarian Program (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge the extraordinary effort of three men from south-east Melbourne who walked from Dandenong to Canberra over the last few weeks—yes, they walked. I hosted them in... - Meikle, Kuba (1 speech)
A great joy in being an elected member is the opportunity to meet and engage with members of the Northern Tasmanian community of all ages and backgrounds. Getting out to schools and meeting young... - Gilmore Electorate: SAHSSI 30 Walk (2 speeches)
In between sitting weeks here in parliament, I made the dash home to the New South Wales South Coast and was able to take part in one of my favourite activities. Bright and early on Saturday...
