House debates

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

  • Casey Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
    It was wonderful to be in the community on Australia Day, 26 January, this year to celebrate with the community. I started the day at the Monbulk Rotary and then went to the Wandin Rotary...
  • Chifley Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
    I want to recognise the terrific citizenship ceremony brought together by Blacktown City Council on Australia Day. It's always an honour to attend these ceremonies and be part of the personal...
  • Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
    I call on all states and territories to put in place legislation to make coercive control a specific offence, and it's in line with protecting women. We have offences for assaults. Anyone who has...
  • Bennelong Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
    It's always a privilege to enter this place after Australia Day and be given the opportunity to congratulate locals in Bennelong who were honoured with Australia Day awards. These awards...
  • Forde Electorate: Natural Disasters (1 speech)
    The Christmas and new year period should be a great time to be surrounded by family and friends and to relax, reflect and celebrate. Sadly, this was not the case for the residents of the southern...
  • National Multicultural Festival (1 speech)
    Canberra's multicultural story goes back to the 1940s, when skilled migrants flocked to the capital region to work on the Snowy Mountains Scheme. When Canberra Week began in 1977, it starred Al...
  • McPherson Electorate: Lions Club (1 speech)
    In my electorate of McPherson on the southern Gold Coast we have some absolutely amazing community groups. Today I would like to make special mention of two of those: the Lions Club of Burleigh...
  • Turkish Airlines, Medicare: 40th Anniversary (1 speech)
    It's a great pleasure to stand here today and talk about the new Turkish delight that is about to land in Melbourne. Turkish Airlines have decided to call Melbourne their home in Australia. From...
  • Curtin Electorate: Environment (1 speech)
    We all know the benefits of living in or near green spaces. Plants provide homes for wildlife and protect biodiversity. Green spaces improve air quality and increase rates of physical activity,...
  • Eden-Monaro Electorate: Australia Day Awards (2 speeches)
    I want to give a special shout-out to a number of people across the mighty Eden-Monaro who were awarded medallions and awards during the Australia Day honours. Congratulations to Gail Eastaway of...