House debates
Wednesday, 27 August 2025
- Hielscher, Sir Leo, AC (1 speech)
I rise to ask the House to take note of the death of Sir Leo Hielscher and the Queensland economic miracle. Queensland was a Cinderella state. It had virtually no coalmining, very little mineral... - Meredith, Mr Bill, Trandos, Mr Nicholas, OAM (1 speech)
It is with profound sadness that I rise today to honour two extraordinary men whose passing has left an indelible void in our community, Mr Nick Trandos and Mr Bill Meredith. Nick Trandos was not... - Porepunkah: Attack (2 speeches)
I rise today in solidarity and sadness with my community in Indi, particularly in Porepunkah and with emergency services personnel from across the Alpine Shire and Wangaratta. We are shocked and... - Swan Electorate: Parliamentary Representation (1 speech)
MASCARENHAS () (): To the member for Indi: thank you so much for your comments today, and, from the people of Swan, our hearts and thoughts are with you. It highlights to me how important this... - Gippsland Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to update the House on efforts to build a better and safer Princes Highway through the electorate of Gippsland. These are efforts which, sadly, for much of the journey... - Eden-Monaro Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about some of the amazing contributions individuals make across the mighty Eden-Monaro. Today I'm thrilled to acknowledge the truly exceptional work of Chenoa, a proud... - Lismore Business Awards, Richmond Valley Business Awards (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate all the winners of this year's Lismore Business Awards. Congratulations firstly to Natasha and Brendon from PJs Fruit & Veg, who were named Business of the Year.... - Dobell Electorate: Grants (1 speech)
I am proud to have supported local community groups and their volunteers through grants for improved infrastructure, new equipment and boosted funding. In total, more than $1.2 million has been... - Labor Government (1 speech)
It was once said by a prime minister in this chamber that if it's free it just means that somebody else is paying for it. Too many times we see this government failing Australians by giving away... - Baker, Mr John, AM, ESM (1 speech)
I rise to honour the life of the late John Baker AM ESM. Known to all as JB, he joined the Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club in 1977 as a nipper, and I'm sure he wouldn't have minded me saying he... - Parliament in Schools Program (1 speech)
Earlier this month, the students of Sarina State School had an experience that they'll never forget—an opportunity to connect with our democracy in a way that was both tangible and... - McEwen Electorate: Stronger Communities Program, McEwen Electorate: Fishing for Mental Health (1 speech)
It'd be interesting to know which way the member for Capricornia went on that pineapple stuff! Over the last few weeks, it's been a pleasure to go to some of the recipients of the Stronger... - Tobacco Regulation (1 speech)
Congratulations on your appointment, Deputy Speaker Lawrence. Last week, I went and visited a small corner-store business in one of my small towns in the electorate of Cowper. The business owner... - Gut Feelings Community Art Project, Loftus Public School (1 speech)
Science plays such an important role in our modern world, but it's not an area everyone feels confident to speak about or to explore their curiosity for. That's why I was so proud to open the Gut... - Jamestrong Packaging, Energy (1 speech)
There are many manufacturing business success stories in regional Australia. Blessed with stable, reliable and committed workforces, land for expansion and a resilient can-do community attitude,... - Fraser Electorate: Medicare, Fraser Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
It was terrific to be joined in Sunshine recently by the Prime Minister and the Minister for Health and Ageing for the opening of Australia's 90th Medicare urgent care clinic. The Albanese... - Cook Electorate: C Care, Cook Electorate: Vietnam Veterans' Day (1 speech)
(): Recently I met three locals who've had enough of watching our coastline waste away. Paul, Ben and Freddie call themselves C Care. They're not lobbyists. They're not activists for... - Menzies Electorate: Community Groups (1 speech)
Recently I was out doorknocking in Warrandyte, a beautiful, bushy part of the electorate that I'm fortunate to represent. It's a community that understands the importance of preserving our... - Canning Electorate: Canning Shakespeare Competition (1 speech)
Last Saturday we hosted the 10th annual Canning Shakespeare Competition, which is a competition I run every year. For 10 years now we have had more than 120 kids step up onto the stage and bring... - Veterans Hubs (2 speeches)
On 12 August I was delighted to announce a location for the new Ipswich veterans and families hub in my electorate together with the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence personnel. Operated...
