House debates
Monday, 28 July 2025
- Redlands Annual Charity Day (1 speech)
Sunday 13 July marked the 12th Redlands Annual Charity Day at Hogan's Wellington Point, and what a day it was. Each year this event continues to grow in strength and community support, and the... - Walker, Mr Harris WC (1 speech)
The Hunter has another sporting success story. Harris WC Walker has been selected to play in the Australian men's gridiron team that competed against New Zealand earlier this month. Harris is a... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Today I've been accused of being 'irresponsible' and 'gutless' by Zoe Daniel. She's accused me of that because I stick up for the people who send me here, to Canberra, to represent them. Maybe if... - Blair Electorate: Kilcoy Show (1 speech)
The show society movement is the biggest volunteer movement in the Commonwealth of Australia, and the show societies contribute about $1 billion to the Australian economy. I am blessed to have... - Need for Feed (1 speech)
I want to express gratitude for one of our country's most generous and caring organisations, the volunteer-run Lions Club, and their Need for Feed project. I recently attended a dinner with the... - Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Despite the views of the member for Gippsland, our work in reducing HECS debts is nation-building work. This work is part of our strategy to promote intergenerational fairness while recognising... - Mackellar Electorate: Tibetan Community (1 speech)
I'm extremely proud that Mackellar on the northern beaches of Sydney is home to the largest community of Tibetan Australians in the country. We are so fortunate to be enriched by this wonderful... - Menzies Electorate: Parliamentary Representation (1 speech)
During my first speech, I spoke of some of the stalwart rank and file branch members in Menzies. It is because of these true believes that I have the honour of standing in this House today as the... - Bedford Group (1 speech)
I rise today concerned for families in Barker following the announcement last week that the Bedford Group was forced to enter voluntary administration. Bedford is a vital social enterprise... - Russell-Clarke, Mr Peter (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge a great Australian and a constituent of mine, Peter Russell-Clarke. Vale, Peter Russell-Clarke. A pioneer of Australian television, a chef, an artist, an author—Peter... - Superannuation (1 speech)
I rise today to speak out against Labor's new tax on superannuation, a tax that doesn't just target the wealthy but also hits at the heart of my community on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.... - People with Disability: Interchange Shoalhaven (1 speech)
People with disability often face barriers to finding and keeping employment, so I was thrilled to see participants getting hands-on, real-life work experience when I visited Interchange... - Wide Bay Electorate: Hub Food Outlet and Op Shop (1 speech)
Noosa is a great place to live and work, but, like everywhere, the rising cost-of-living crisis continues to have a big impact on the family budget. Housing in Noosa costs almost double the... - Boothby Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I'm really proud that the Albanese Labor government is partnering with Flinders University in my electorate on an exciting new project that will deliver 1,300 new nurses and allied health workers... - GI Challenge 2025 (1 speech)
This week the 2025 GI Challenge will be launched. Run by Generation Innovation, the GI Challenge unleashes the innovative genius of young Australian entrepreneurs. The younger you are, the harder... - Labor Government (1 speech)
The start of the 48th Parliament last week was extraordinary, thanks to some incredible and moving speeches from new members of parliament in this place. What was also extraordinary was the... - Cybersafety (1 speech)
I'm here to remind the government of some of the commitments it made to the Australian people at the election. One of these I was reminded of when a local school came to see me—lovely young... - Hope Cup (1 speech)
With the Hope Cup 2025 fast approaching and as the premier spinner for the Riverside All-Stars side—some would say the prince of spin—I thought I should do my bit and make sure we... - Prime Minister (1 speech)
I'm afraid the Prime Minister is rapidly becoming the George Costanza of Australian politics. Everyone remembers George in Seinfeld. Just like Seinfeld, this government has become a show about... - Liberal-National Coalition (2 speeches)
I love a good headline. Our friends at the Daily Aus had a great one, 'The 20 per cent HECS debt discount has been introduced to parliament' and that was on 23 July. What a fantastic headline by...
