House debates

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

  • Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Childhood Chronic Illness, Parliamentary Standards (1 speech)
    I've had two meetings recently with Australians whose lives have been touched by childhood cancer. One meeting was with Professor Matt Dun, who lost his infant daughter, Josie, to diffuse...
  • Nichols, Harrison (1 speech)
    Right about now one of the youngest up-and-coming sporting champions from Paterson, Harrison Nichols, is probably getting home from school and raiding the pantry and the fridge, like most...
  • Parr, Mr Alan (1 speech)
    Just a few weeks ago, on 18 August, our nation commemorated and remembered the brave Australians who went to fight in the Vietnam War. Many Australians served our nation in the Vietnam War....
  • Lalor Electorate: Football (1 speech)
    September is footy finals time in Victoria, as we all know. We are very excited in the seat of Lalor as the footy finals come to a close in the WRFL. We have the Wyndham Suns in both the seniors...
  • Berowra Electorate: Rural Fire Service (1 speech)
    There's something awe-inspiring about the Australian bush. It's beautiful yet terrifying, inviting yet inhospitable, a strength in times of reflection and a terror in full fury. As a nation we...
  • Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, RAAF Base Richmond Family Day (1 speech)
    When we encourage people to sign up and serve in the Defence Force, no-one can predict exactly what the consequences for that individual will be. Some have really positive experiences, but...
  • Riverina Electorate: Light Horse Memorial (1 speech)
    It is the right statue in the right place, and here is my acrostic accolade: Light horsemen and their mighty steeds will this Saturday morning be given their due recognition in the city of Wagga...
  • Medicare (1 speech)
    The healthcare system has been in crisis due to a decade of neglect by the previous government. Under the Liberal-National government, we saw bulk-billing rates fall dramatically, the Medicare...
  • September 11 Attacks: 22nd Anniversary (1 speech)
    Twenty years ago, I was at Cloncurry. That evening, I went back to my motel room after a rather involved discussion with a person about the railway lines out there. I turned on the television and...
  • Housing (2 speeches)
    Housing is fundamental to all of us. Having a home that you get to call your own and a stable roof over your head is the foundation that we all need to thrive. Without a stable home, how do you...