House debates

Thursday, 7 September 2023

  • Economy (1 speech)
    Last week's monthly inflation rate was celebrated by many for showing that inflation is finally returning to the target band. After more than 18 months and 12 interest rate rises, the worst of...
  • Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve (1 speech)
    I'm very pleased to rise to speak about a project in my electorate that the Albanese Labor government is helping to deliver. This is a project that many young students in Melbourne will be...
  • Murray-Darling Basin Plan (1 speech)
    This week has seen the water minister, the environment minister, introduce to the parliament the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023. It should be called the 'Water Amendment...
  • Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
    I'd like to speak on something that has been a big part of the week not just for me but for many members across both chambers and across the political divide. I think it's important, before...
  • Genetic Testing And Life Insurance (1 speech)
    I rise to address the chamber about the important and complex issues relating to genetic testing and life insurance. Throughout history, people have noticed that some diseases run through certain...
  • Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program, Housing (3 speeches)
    This week I've had the opportunity to partake in the Australian Defence Force parliamentary exchange, and I have been joined by Commander Janna Houen, who is a maritime human resource officer in...