House debates

Monday, 16 October 2023

  • Lawson, Dr Celeste Rae (1 speech)
    There are many unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to better the lives of fellow Australians. I rise today to pay tribute to one of those people, Dr Celeste Lawson from my electorate of...
  • Australian Constitution (1 speech)
    The results of the referendum on Saturday left many in our community feeling disappointed and disheartened. Firstly, I would like to extend my gratitude and care to all First Nations people. We...
  • Banks Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
    On 24 September, I attended the Greek Orthodox parish annual fete celebrations in Kogarah. It was a great celebration in particular this year because it coincided with the 12th Clergy-Laity...
  • University of Wollongong Alumni Awards (1 speech)
    I rise this morning to acknowledge this year's University of Wollongong alumni award recipients and to celebrate their outstanding achievements in our local community, across the country and...
  • Live Sheep Exports (1 speech)
    I will continue to raise the catastrophic actions of this government which are threatening so many of our proud Western Australian farmers. Of course, I'm referring to the ideological crusade...
  • Parramatta Electorate: Tamil Community (1 speech)
    Today, I'd like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the Tamil community in my electorate. Parramatta is home to one of the largest Tamil communities in the country, with more than 7,500 Tamil...
  • Australian Constitution: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (3 speeches)
    On the weekend, 60.59 per cent of Australians voted to keep Australia united. They voted against the referendum proposal. In South Australia, 64.6 per cent voted no. In my electorate of Grey,...
  • Bendigo Electorate: Defence Industry (1 speech)
    A little over five months ago, I stood in this place celebrating with the people of Bendigo and, in particular, our many hard workers at Bendigo Thales, because our government had awarded them a...
  • Gas Industry (1 speech)
    In the last year, more than 400 Curtin constituents have contacted me about their concerns regarding the expansion of Woodside's North West Shelf gas processing plant at the Burrup Hub in the...
  • Australian Constitution (2 speeches)
    I rise to thank the people of Newcastle for voting yes in the referendum last weekend. Newcastle has recorded the highest 'yes' vote outside of any capital city in Australia, and that is...