House debates
Thursday, 31 July 2025
- Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the importance of banking facilities in regional communities. Bricks-and-mortar banking in our regions is critical for small businesses, for older Australians, for people... - Toi Shan (1 speech)
I rise to share with the House the sad news that the Toi Shan Chinese restaurant in my electorate of Bendigo has closed its doors, yesterday being its last day. Why does that matter? Because it... - Hinkler Electorate: Humpback Whales (1 speech)
Yesterday, in my first speech to the House, I had the privilege of talking about my home of Hinkler, a home I proudly share with the majestic humpback whales. At this time of year, migration... - Northern Territory: Juvenile Detention (1 speech)
The Country Liberal Party won the 2024 Northern Territory election and formed government nearly a year ago, so we are close to the end of their so-called year of action, but hopes for evidence... - New South Wales: Awards and Honours (1 speech)
Last year, it was announced that emergency responders, volunteers and community workers involved in the February and March 2022 floods in northern New South Wales and Queensland were rightly... - Banks Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
I stand to acknowledge some of the 19 fantastic groups in my electorate that are receiving funding from the Stronger Communities Programme. The Padstow RSL does fantastic work supporting our... - Climate Change (1 speech)
This week, the Western Australian Liberal Party state council supported a motion to abandon our net zero target for 2050, and this motion came out of the division of Canning. This brings them in... - Hands Off Foundation (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge the remarkable work of a charity based in my electorate, the Hands Off Foundation, a grassroots organisation making a real difference to the lives of victims-survivors of... - O'Connor Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I rise today to call out the Albanese government for its neglect of regional Australians. Throughout the recent election campaign, the Prime Minister flashed his Medicare card around, stating... - Gorton Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Congratulations to Caroline Springs Rotary Club President-elect Martin Farrugia and a heartfelt thanks to Ronald Moss for his incredible leadership and dedication during his term as Rotary... - McPherson Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I rise today to share some of the fantastic local events that I've had the pleasure of attending since becoming the member for McPherson. Since my declaration in early June, I've wasted no time... - Cessnock Minor Rugby League Club (1 speech)
In the Hunter, we have a proud record of creating sporting superstars. So many come from our region. But, to make a superstar, it starts with having amazing community sporting clubs, and we have... - Member for Parkes (1 speech)
Yesterday I delivered my first speech in this chamber, and I spoke of the very many who supported my campaign. Now I'd like to thank them personally. I'd like to thank the New South Wales... - National Access to Justice Partnership: Eastern Community Legal Centre (1 speech)
I want to the acknowledge outstanding work of the Eastern Community Legal Centre—based in Box Hill, in the electorate I represent—which continues to be a lifeline for so many across... - Taxation: Superannuation (2 speeches)
On this side of the floor we believe in aspiration, a reward for effort and a super system that encourages responsible saving for your own retirement. We support farmers, businesses and...
