House debates
Monday, 1 September 2025
- Fossil Fuel Industry (1 speech)
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently undertaking a review of arrangements to supply the eastern states' gas market—a review based on the false... - Vietnam Veterans' Day (1 speech)
On 18 August I had the honour of joining the Northam RSL to mark Vietnam Veterans' Day. It was a moving occasion where we remembered the courage and sacrifice of more than 60,000 Australians who... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Climate change is continually raised as one of the biggest concerns of my community. From parents worried about their children's future, to people who are concerned whether they'll be able to... - Parents for Climate (1 speech)
On the Friday just gone, I had the great privilege of meeting Parents for Climate in my electorate. I met with my constituent Kate Smolders, who lives just down the road from me in Chelmer. In... - Dementia (1 speech)
Dementia Australia will hold their Parliamentary Friends of Dementia event tomorrow, 2 September, and I urge all members to attend and hear firsthand from people living with dementia. Dementia is... - Social Cohesion (1 speech)
Yesterday's so-called March for Australia rallies were not patriotic gatherings; they were parades of division, fear and prejudice. Let's be clear: when elected representatives stand alongside... - Fraud (1 speech)
I was concerned to read over the weekend in the Sunday Times that young Australians are increasingly falling for phishing scams. Phishing—spelt with a 'ph'—is a way that... - Brisbane Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
On Saturday night, it was my pleasure to present the 2025 premiership trophy to the Newmarket metro 2 women's soccer team. The team went undefeated for the season to take out the premiership,... - Monash Electorate: Water Safety (1 speech)
Australia has recorded its highest number of drowning deaths since records began. That's one of the key take-outs from the Royal Life Saving Society Australia's latest report, which was launched... - Griffith Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
I ask you to imagine being a child in an unknown place, without a toothbrush, without clothes that fit or without something as simple as a toy or book to call your own. Sadly, this is the reality... - Greenhalgh, Mr Michael (John) (1 speech)
Today my community farewells a beloved personality. John Greenhalgh, Bundaberg born and bred, passed away on August 14. He coined the phrase, 'the Paris end of Bourbong', a reference to the... - Oceans (1 speech)
One of the jewels in the electorate of Whitlam is The Farm at Killalea, which has been named the best beach in New South Wales and the second-best beach in Australia. This extraordinary place was... - Wagga Wagga Show (1 speech)
Rural agricultural shows are, as the winner of the Junior Young Woman of the Year from the Wagga Wagga Show last year, Lucy Goodyer, pointed out on Saturday night, at a very special dinner, the... - Maribyrnong Electorate: Labor Party (1 speech)
As a new member of this place, I wanted to make sure to thank the rank-and-file Labor members of Maribyrnong as it truly takes a village to get here. Mine represent the very best of the... - Tan, Dr Richard, Roseberry QLD Dignity Hub (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge the passing of Dr Richard Tan, a much-loved member of the Biloela community who had been providing medical expertise to the region since 1968. In those decades, Dr Tan... - Congregation of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan (1 speech)
For a century, the Congregation of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan have been part of the Mid-Mountains community in Macquarie, and on Sunday I was honoured to speak at their farewell from Our... - Oxenford Men's Shed, Fadden Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Today I rise to pay tribute to a wonderful part of our community, to those in the suburb of Oxenford. Recently, I visited the Oxenford Men's Shed, where I caught up with President Keith Ward and... - Sturt Electorate: Glenunga Rams (1 speech)
Sunday 31 August 2025 was grand final day in the South Australian National Football League junior competition. I am very pleased to report that the Glenunga Rams, located at Webb Oval in the... - Frontline Services Ball 2025, Legacy Week (1 speech)
On Saturday night, the Parkes community gathered for this year's Frontline Services Ball. My wife and I were pleased to attend the ball to support Birds in the Bush and Ronald McDonald House... - 48th WorldSkills Competition (1 speech)
The Hunter was built by skilled people, and, to this day, it's skilled people we still rely on. They are the ones building our houses, keeping the lights on, mining our coal, looking after us... - Medicare (1 speech)
Today I'm calling out the disgracefully sneaky attack on Medicare from this government that South West locals have alerted me to. From 1 July this year, new rules have placed an extra... - Petrie Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Like so many locals, I've become an expert at avoiding the Beams Road level crossing. I've tried every back street, every sneaky detour. For so long, for too long, the congestion on Beams Road... - Financial Security (1 speech)
You'll never see a greater example—amongst a whole range of equivalents—of the destruction of this government than in light of one of the biggest frauds: $1.2 billion has been... - Albanese Government: Health Care (1 speech)
Australia has a world-class health system. Despite its challenges, if you're sick or injured you wouldn't want to be anywhere else, Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme are some of the... - Cook Electorate: North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club (1 speech)
The North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, in its 100th year, has shown the strength and spirit of my local community with its annual awards. The CN Norm Rees Award went to Donna Hargreaves, the... - Women's Health (1 speech)
I recently met Bree, a Willetton resident whose small business is dedicated to supporting women's health. Bree is a fitness trainer and she helps new mums return to exercise safely after they... - Watters, Mrs Wendy (1 speech)
I rise to pay a tribute to Wendy Watters, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday 17 August at Shepparton Private Hospital. Wendy was 90 years of age, having been born in... - Braddon Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
The seaside town of Penguin on Tasmania's north-west coast is turning 150 this year in October. Through the year there have been many events to celebrate this occasion. Penguin was officially... - Rosebud Hospital (1 speech)
I rise to raise the issue of the Rosebud Hospital on the southern Mornington Peninsula again. I have raised it before; I've raised it in the news, I've raised it with my local council, I've... - Bowel Cancer (2 speeches)
Today I met with a constituent of mine, Ipswich mother-of-three Ann-Marie Foster, who is affected by early-onset bowel cancer. Anne-Marie is in parliament today for the Call on Canberra, Bowel...
