House debates
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
- Protest: Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West, Institute of Public Affairs (1 speech)
Right now, brave and passionate Mallee residents are protesting in Spring Street on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne about the Allan Labor government's draconian new powers to force... - RAAF Base Amberley (1 speech)
The people of Blair are rightly proud of Ipswich's unique position as home to Australia's largest operational Air Force base, known as RAAF Base Amberley—home to both Air Force and Army... - Liebrecht, Mrs Violet (1 speech)
I rise today to honour a remarkable milestone achieved by a remarkable lady and constituent of mine, Violet Liebrecht, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. I had the privilege of meeting... - Tertiary Education (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government promised that cutting student debt would be the first thing we would do, and that's exactly what we've done. The Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per... - Paulger, Mr Shane (1 speech)
I once walked with giants. Few could even come close to Shane Paulger, a quiet, considered man of great intellect but also a tenacious fighter. Shane single-handedly organised one of Australia's... - Project Youth (1 speech)
All young people in our community have a lot of pressures with which they need to deal, but these pressures are compounded when there are other disadvantages that young people face. That's why... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Last month I met with more than a dozen of Indi's physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech pathologists and support coordinators about their serious concerns and worries... - Netball (1 speech)
A 10-goal deficit, a vocal away crowd and history stand between the Melbourne Vixens and their place in this weekend's Super Netball grand final. Last Sunday, we witnessed a stunning... - Women in Sport (1 speech)
Goldstein residents were dismayed that, despite promises otherwise over the previous three years, the community was sidelined. The reality was lived in October 2022 under the federal budget. The... - Netball (1 speech)
On Saturday night is the Suncorp Super Netball grand final. It will be played between the Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever. It is going to be a cracker. Clearly, I'm supporting the Melbourne... - Flynn Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
I'm pleased to report that 11 community groups in the Flynn electorate will share $130,000 of funding from the federal government's Stronger Communities Program to undertake a range of programs... - Grover, Ms Deborah (1 speech)
Today I rise to honour an outstanding individual of the Hunter, Deborah Grover, who this month celebrates an incredible 40 years of service to NSW Health. Deborah began her nursing career at... - Casey Hospital (1 speech)
At a time of emergency, when you go to the hospital you want to make sure you're seen quickly, especially if it's your child. Back in 2019 my own daughter, Jasmine, had an anaphylactic reaction,... - Critical Minerals Industry (1 speech)
I'm proud to speak about Arafura's Nolans project in the Northern Territory. It's a nation-building initiative for Australia's rare earths future. It is the largest resource project ever in the... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Yesterday, I made a speech that simply stated facts based on data. I said that men and women, in the main, naturally draw more to different vocations. Quotas trying to equalise workplace numbers... - Woolwich Marina (1 speech)
Woolwich is a special part of Sydney and a very special part of Bennelong. It's where the Parramatta and Lane Cove rivers meet and home to Cockatoo Island. It's a place of environmental heritage... - South Australia: Marine Environment (1 speech)
Last Friday, we heard an extraordinary admission from those opposite in relation to South Australia's algal bloom crisis. The member for Adelaide and its beaches said that he accepted criticism... - Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1 speech)
This week I introduced a motion in solemn remembrance of one of the darkest chapters in human history, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which occurred 88 years ago this August. Over... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
Time and time again we see the Prime Minister come into this chamber and say that those on this side of the House continually, in the last parliament, said 'no, no, no' to legislation. So I... - Wages and Salaries (2 speeches)
Those of you who enjoyed my first speech already know I come from working-class stock. Before I wore this pin, I wore steel caps. I even bought beers while studying. I did this for a rate of $8...
