House debates
Thursday, 24 July 2025
- Migration (1 speech)
Many young Australians have lost hope of owning a home. And, if they can't build a home, it's very hard to start a family. That might, in part, explain the collapse of our fertility rate to 1.5... - Nicoll, Mr Clyde (1 speech)
Recently, we lost Clyde Nicoll, who was a dedicated community champion from the small town of Rosewood, in Ipswich, in my electorate. In many ways, Clyde was the unofficial mayor of Rosewood. He... - Capricornia Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
During the Queensland school holidays, Rockhampton was the place to be, with our population swelling by over 21,000 people as the region played host to three major sporting events. We welcomed... - Parker, Ms Margaret (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the recent passing of a stalwart of our community, Margaret Parker. Margaret's life was a testimony of someone who cared deeply about her fellow people and who always put... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I want to express serious concern about the recent changes to the NDIS pricing arrangements and price limits, which came into effect on 1 July with less-than-three-weeks notice on providers. The... - Aston Electorate: Racism (1 speech)
I would like to address the blatantly racist and hateful attacks that were perpetrated upon two Asian restaurants, a healing centre on Mountain Highway and the Hindu temple in the suburbs of... - Tasmania State Election (1 speech)
Last Saturday, Tasmanians returned to the polls for the second time in 16 months. It was an election nobody wanted and an outcome nobody thinks was worth the disruption and cost. Hanging over the... - Tseng, Dr Thomas (1 speech)
There are many amazing leaders in my community on the Central Coast, and I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge one in particular. Dr Tom Tseng of Bensville is truly a local legend. Not... - Petition: Gippsland Lakes (1 speech)
I rise to table a petition which has been certified by the Standing Committee on Petitions. The petition read as follows— In 1998, CSIRO's Dr. Graeme Harris warned that the Gippsland Lakes... - Wine Industry: De Iuliis (1 speech)
De Iuliis wines have secured the three-peat. For the third year in a row, they have been named a top winery of 2025 by the Real Review. That's almost unheard of. The Real Review's list of top... - Climate Change (1 speech)
When I was young, my father had an adage, and he would use it if you were going down in a ridiculous cause. He said: 'There was a person who was trying to train their horse—break in their... - Reid Electorate: Abbotsford Juniors Football Club (1 speech)
Founded in 1965 by a passionate group of football-loving locals, the Abbotsford Juniors Football Club transformed a former waste disposal site—what is now Campbell Park—into a place... - Casey Electorate: Country Fire Authority (1 speech)
It was an honour on Saturday night to attend the Chirnside Park CFA annual dinner to say thank you to those volunteers who give so much to keep our community safe. I want to congratulate the... - Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
Exercise Talisman Sabre is currently underway. It is the 11th and largest iteration of this important exercise throughout northern Australia. The ADF, with 19 nations and over 30,000 military... - Fitzsimons, Ms Julie (2 speeches)
I'd like to honour the life of Julie Fitzsimons. Julie was a beloved mother, grandmother and wife whose generosity and courage left a lasting mark on many in my local community. After losing her... - Cunningham Electorate: Balgownie Fire Station Centenary (1 speech)
Thank you, Deputy Speaker, and congratulations. Cunningham looked very different 100 years ago, but one thing that hasn't changed is the courage of the men and women that have served at Balgownie... - Berowra Electorate: El Khoury Family (1 speech)
As I've been listening to the maiden speeches this week, a truism of politics has come to mind. All of us are here not by dint of our own efforts but through the efforts, support and... - Spence Electorate: Australia Post (1 speech)
It's great to return to the 48th Parliament and once again represent the people of Spence. Congratulations to you, Deputy Speaker, on your deputy speakership as well. Today I rise to share a... - Fadden Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the outstanding community organisations in the Fadden electorate who have recently received funding through the Stronger Communities Program. These grants are about... - Child Abuse: Childcare Centres (2 speeches)
During the campaign I spoke to an elderly gentleman in my electorate about the things we were delivering as a government. I mentioned child care and he said, 'Oh, love, my kids and my grandkids...
