House debates
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
- Western Australia: Travel and Accommodation Allowance (1 speech)
I rise today to give voice to those regional apprentices across Western Australia who are being unfairly burdened by recent cuts to the transport and accommodation allowance. As of 1 July this... - Cunningham Electorate: Vietnamese Community (1 speech)
I had the honour of joining the Vietnamese Community in Wollongong in June to mark 50 years since the arrival in Australia of Vietnamese refugees from the Vietnam War. The event brought together... - Fadden Electorate: Sport Infrastructure (1 speech)
Last week, in this chamber, I spoke about the grassroots sporting clubs in my electorate—volunteer run, community backed clubs—the Coomera Colts, the Helensvale Pacific Pines Hawks,... - Men's Health (1 speech)
Movember's The real face of men's health in Australia report last year showed that suicide is the leading cause of death among men aged 15 to 44 years and that the average rate of male premature... - Georgiou, Mr Petro, AO (1 speech)
On behalf of the people of Kooyong, I wish to honour the life and legacy of my predecessor, who was the member for Kooyong from 1994 to 2010, Petro Georgiou, AO. As a senior adviser to Prime... - Chisholm Electorate: Schools, Chang, Mr Maxwell (1 speech)
We have some extraordinary young people in the electorate of Chisholm, and I absolutely love visiting the marvellous schools in Chisholm, whether it be for mock parliaments, Q&A sessions,... - Fowler Electorate (1 speech)
It's humbling to be returned for a second term as the Independent member for Fowler, to continue giving voice to one of the most diverse and hardworking electorates in the country. Over the past... - Oliver, Ms Holly, Scouts Australia (1 speech)
I rise to recognise Holly Oliver of Avoca Beach for her contributions to the Central Coast community, particularly in supporting young people through her involvement with Scouts NSW and Scouts... - Medicare (1 speech)
Do you know of any service you have to pay for twice? Well, in towns across Durack that's exactly what is happening when it's time to see a doctor. Councils are being forced to spend millions of... - Mental Health (1 speech)
This morning I was joined by the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the member for Dobell, for the opening of a new Medicare mental health centre in Tuggeranong, in the... - Casey Electorate: National Tree Day (1 speech)
One of the things I love about Casey is our amazing local environment. We are surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests and fertile farmland dotted with vineyards, orchards and crops. Our... - Great Barrier Reef: Tourism Industry (1 speech)
Living in Leichhardt, I am fortunate enough to have two World Heritage areas on my doorstop: the mighty, mighty Daintree and, of course, our Great Barrier Reef. I speak today about the reef... - Fisher Electorate: Tourism Industry, Fisher Community Awards (1 speech)
WALLACE () (): I'm proud today to be able to inform the House that a major tourist development in my electorate of Fisher has been recognised as one of the best in Australia and the South... - Health Care (1 speech)
When we came to government in 2022 the Bureau of Statistics told us that each year about one million Australians didn't fill out prescriptions their doctor said they needed. That's why we're so... - Critical Minerals Industry (1 speech)
Thousands of people that call Townsville home are about to have their lives thrown into turmoil with the impending closure of Glencore Copper Refineries. Thousands of people could lose their jobs... - Australia Post (1 speech)
My community campaigned hard to get a new post office after the closure of one at the Westfield Marion shopping centre. Its location near a major transport hub and a major shopping precinct made... - King's Birthday Honours and Awards (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate outstanding individuals from my electorate who have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in this year's King's Birthday honours. These awards celebrate... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
We've now heard first speeches from all of the new Labor members, and they have been crackers. There have been common themes throughout them all—those of humility, service and a love for... - Wannon Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I'm glad the Prime Minister and the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government are here, because I want to talk about road funding. It's the No. 1 issue in... - Leader of the Opposition (2 speeches)
Let's call it for what it is, the opposition leader has failed as a leader. She talks about moving on from culture wars, about constructive disagreement, but her actions—or a lack of...
