House debates

Wednesday, 7 February 2024

  • Racism (1 speech)
    The last few months have been some of the most difficult in memory for the Australian Jewish community. The horrific attacks on 7 October have not only created a war in the Middle East, but they...
  • Medicare: Urgent Care Clinics (1 speech)
    It was terrific to be back in Tasmania late last week, in southern Tassie, with my colleague the member for Lyons, Brian Mitchell, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Medicare. It was terrific...
  • Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
    On Australia Day this year, it was wonderful to be able to share in the celebrations with my local community at the Maroondah City Council Australia Day awards and ceremony and, at the same time,...
  • Medicare (1 speech)
    I'm so very proud to be a member of the Albanese Labor government that is delivering on the promises we made to the people of Shortland before the last election, particularly our efforts to...
  • Hume Electorate: Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
    On 26 January many residents of my electorate of Hume were recognised with local Australia Day awards for outstanding contributions to their communities. I'm delighted to extend my heartfelt...
  • Richmond Electorate: Feros Village Aged Care (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak on the very recent and welcome news regarding the Feros Village aged-care facility in my electorate. After nearly a year the residents now have been given certainty on the...
  • Wannon Electorate: Ocean Swimming (1 speech)
    I rise to congratulate all the surf lifesaving clubs, right across my electorate and Australia, that have been keeping people safe over the summer. In particular, I commend the surf lifesaving...
  • Aston Electorate: Knox Festival, Lunar New Year (1 speech)
    I rise to speak and welcome my constituents and my colleagues into the new year of 2024. I hope everyone had a restful and refreshing break and gave themselves a pat on the back for seeing off...
  • Herbert Electorate: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily (1 speech)
    Australia Day looked a little different in Townsville this year. On the eve of our national day, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily crossed the Queensland coast near Townsville, leaving significant damage...
  • Parramatta Electorate: Medicare (2 speeches)
    A strong Medicare and bulk-billing are among the most important and valuable elements of our community services. In Australia, health care is a right, not a privilege. In Australia, people have...