House debates
Thursday, 31 July 2025
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
A few weeks ago in my electorate of Kooyong, I sat down for coffee with a group of students undertaking mandatory placements as part of their tertiary studies. Among them were future... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Mental health is something that touches every family, every workplace, every school and every part of our community. It's something we need to talk about openly, honestly and locally. In my... - Nicholls Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
A very, very welcome addition to the electorate of Nicholls is the township of Kilmore. I've had ongoing engagement with the community. It's a great community. It's actually the community where I... - Isaacs Electorate: Cambodian-Australian Community (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the 40th anniversary of the Cambodian Association of Victoria and to acknowledge two longstanding Cambodian-Australian community leaders in my electorate of Isaacs: Dr Richard... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I recently hosted a round table with allied health providers in my electorate of Mackellar. They had written to me with serious concerns about the NDIA's pricing review changes that were... - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Richmond Electorate: Medicare (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is absolutely committed to strengthening Medicare and has been doing that since day one of being in government. This week in the parliament, we introduced... - South Australia: Marine Environment, Grey Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
I spoke on Tuesday about being smarter as we go about the business of representing the people of Australia, of tackling solutions, not headlines, of listening to people and acting before the... - Dickson Electorate: Education (1 speech)
No matter where you live, how much you earn or how much is in your bank account, everyone should have the opportunity to further their education. That's why the Albanese Labor government is... - Mental Health (1 speech)
I want to bring to your attention two important projects in my electorate that are improving the lives of constituents. I recently had the privilege of attending the official opening of the new... - Hunter Electorate: Men's Sheds (1 speech)
I want to take a moment to reflect on some fantastic visits I've recently had across the Hunter electorate at local men's sheds. These spaces do far more than just offer a place to tinker with... - Drought, Western Highway Upgrade (1 speech)
I received an email from Aden Gilding this week, and I just wanted to read a little bit of it out because I think it's something that the federal government need to hear. He says: I'm writing to... - Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Those who know me know how much I value the power of education. After qualifying and working as an electrician, I retrained as a lawyer—a journey that opened doors I never thought I'd walk... - Insurance Industry (1 speech)
The cost of insurance in Townsville has spiralled out of control, placing an unbearable burden on families in the electorate of Herbert. Residents are grappling with premiums that have tripled or... - Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
We in this place all know that we have some outstanding community groups in our electorates, and I'm always so inspired and impressed by those in my electorate of Chisholm. These are groups that... - Beecroft Rotary Youth Awards (1 speech)
It was a real privilege to attend and present awards at the Beecroft Rotary Youth Awards. These awards are an imitative of the Beecroft Rotary Club as a way of encouraging and celebrating the... - Guru Nanak Society of Australia (1 speech)
Today I rise to congratulate the Guru Nanak Society of Australia on their upcoming 20th anniversary. The Guru Nanak Society was launched on 15 November 2005 to coincide with the 534th birthday of... - Mooroolbark Girl Guides, Casey Volunteer & Community Awards (1 speech)
Saturday night was a perfect night for a run around Kiloran Park in Mooroolbark with the Mooroolbark Girl Guides. I was glad that my kids and I could join the guides for a two-kilometre run as... - Scullin Volunteer Awards, Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Last month, I had the very great honour of bringing together some of the incredible community members in the Scullin electorate at my annual Scullin Volunteer Awards, paying tribute to nearly 50... - Wine Industry (1 speech)
The 50th anniversary of the National Wine Show of Australia was celebrated in style at Parliament House on Thursday 12 June this year. To be eligible for the National Wine Show of Australia,... - 50th Anniversary of Vietnamese Settlement in Australia (2 speeches)
Thank you very much, Acting Deputy Speaker, and can I congratulate you on your reappointment to the Speaker's panel. This year, Australia marks one of the most significant moments in the...
