House debates

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

  • National Security (1 speech)
    Australia is at a critical moment in its history. After enjoying almost 70 years of relative peace, prosperity and strategic order, we are now entering a period of tension, hardship and strategic...
  • Queensland: African Community (1 speech)
    I rise to acknowledge the great work and the leadership of Queensland's African community. Just a few weekends ago, Queenslanders were shocked by the murder of the much-loved grandmother Vyleen...
  • New England Electorate: Lighting the Way (1 speech)
    Many years ago, my grandmother, Troy—who'd had my mother, Marie, and my uncle John—had another child. He was stillborn, and they named him Tony. But, because he was stillborn, he was...
  • Mitchell, Professor Emerita Cynthia, AO, Lee, Reverend Canon Professor Dorothy, AM (1 speech)
    I congratulate two women who live in my electorate on their well-deserved Australia Day honours: Professor Emerita Cynthia Mitchell, on her Officer of the Order of Australia award for...
  • Albanese Government (3 speeches)
    I want to talk about the integrity of the Labor Party and broken promises. In May this year, it will be two years since the election when the Albanese government came to power. At the time, Prime...
  • Middle East, New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (1 speech)
    Tonight I rise to talk on two topics that I know are important to my community. Like so many people in my community, I have been devastated to hear Israel say in recent days that it has plans for...