House debates
Monday, 1 September 2025
- Wiluna Caravan Park (1 speech)
I rise today to give a big shout-out to the Shire of Wiluna, shire president Peter Grundy and the entire community after last week's official opening of the Wiluna Caravan Park. I visited Wiluna... - International Humanitarian Assistance (1 speech)
Last week, I met with representatives of the Micah women's network, who were in Canberra to raise awareness of the urgent humanitarian needs throughout the world and to call for Australia to... - Victoria: Tourism Industry (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about an exciting local business in my electorate doing incredible things when it comes to sustainable tourism: the GlamXperience in Pakenham. Their show yard is nothing... - Greenwood-Jones, Ms Philippa (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Philippa Greenwood-Jones, a remarkable woman from Moore who has turned her battle with bowel cancer into a mission of advocacy and hope. On 21... - Franklin, Private John Wilfrid (1 speech)
During World War II, over 30,000 Australians became prisoners of war, with the Japanese capturing over 22,000. One of those taken prisoner by the Japanese was Private John Wilfrid Franklin, who... - Multiculturalism (1 speech)
I was born and bred in the Goldfields, and people may be surprised to find out how multicultural Kambalda was. We attracted skills not just from across Australia but from across the globe, and... - Climate Change (1 speech)
This month, Australia faces a critical decision. We must submit our 2035 emissions reduction target to the United Nations. This decision will shape our climate policy, guide investment and define... - Robertson Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
As many in this chamber may already know, my electorate of Robertson incorporates the magnificent peninsula on the New South Wales Central Coast. The peninsula is home to the suburbs of Woy Woy,... - Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
This morning, I attended the #Never2Young Bowel Cancer Australia event in the Main Committee Room. It hits most of us because, in some way, shape or form, most of us have had a loved one or... - NWS Spirit Football Club (1 speech)
A massive shout out to Bennelong's very own the NWS Spirit Football Club, who have just been crowned premiers in the National Premier League New South Wales. As a proud local soccer dad and a... - Tobacco Regulation (1 speech)
We have a major problem with illegal tobacco trade in Australia. It is putting lives at risk, increasing smoking rates, driving profits to organised crime and short-changing the Australian... - Gorton Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
While the blue light disco days might be over, Blue Light's mission is still making waves in our community. I recently saw the Blue Light youth program in action at Creekside College in Caroline... - Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
Today I was pleased to lodge the Parliamentary Friends of Bowel Cancer with my co-chair the member for Adelaide. Bowel Cancer Australia is in the parliament today, including 50 inspiring young... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
Every 44 minutes, a restraining order is breached in Western Australia. That is how serious domestic violence is. Equipping victims with safe, untraceable phones provides an instant, secure... - Education: Civics (1 speech)
Delivering and advocating for civics education is an absolute priority of mine. Whilst the Speaker has made the admirable commitment to visit each of our electorates around the nation to help... - Human Rights: Tibetan Australians (1 speech)
Every Australian deserves to feel safe in our country, and that includes our newest Australians. At the weekend in the Blue Mountains, we welcomed nearly 70 new Australian citizens, including... - Social Cohesion (1 speech)
I am an Australian and I'm proud to be an Australian and I'm proud of our Australian flag. Do those opposite feel as proud of our nation as we do on this side of the House; are they as proud of... - Dewey, Mr Cody (2 speeches)
The Hunter is a region built on champion sporting legends past and present—and plenty more to come. And the next chapter is already here. Cessnock's own Cody Dewey has been called up to... - Social Cohesion (1 speech)
Australia's way of life is built on the values of fairness, tolerance and respect. We are a migrant nation built by generations of people who chose this country, who worked hard and who came... - Willaston Sporting Club (2 speeches)
I want to tell the House about a proud sporting club based in my electorate of Spence, one that I was proud to recently join for their much-anticipated sponsors' day: the Willaston Sporting Club,...
