House debates
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
- Katter's Australian Party (2 speeches)
In our little political party, we say we're about 'BORCHOFF'—it's like 'Gorbachev' without the 'Gor'. The B stands for build: we believe Australians should build—build Australia. The... - Housing (1 speech)
Right across our community, and in my community in particular—down to Lake Macquarie and into the Central Coast—access to housing remains one of my top concerns. Young people are... - Petition: Health Infrastructure Funding (5 speeches)
I seek leave of the House to table a petition. - Clarke, Ms Rhiannon, Joondalup Men's and Women's Sheds (1 speech)
Today I want to highlight two shining examples of community spirit and achievement for my electorate. First, Rhiannon Clarke, an extraordinary young athlete, university student and disability... - Cook Electorate: Year 12 Awards, Sylvania Public School (1 speech)
I'd like to acknowledge and congratulate all of the year 12 kids from the electorate of Cook on completing year 12 and wish them luck for the upcoming HSC exams. Specifically, I'd like to give a... - Lalor Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
Last Thursday, 2 October, I had the pleasure of hosting the annual sports presidents night for Lalor. This is a night in Werribee that brings together in one room people from across sports to... - Young, Mr Raymond, OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to honour the life of an extraordinary Central Queenslander, Raymond Young OAM, who passed away on 22 August this year. Born on 18 September 1932, Ray's life was marked from an early... - Griffith Electorate: Pride Month (1 speech)
September was Pride Month in Brisbane, and it was wonderful that so many Pride events were held in the Griffith electorate, from the Come to Daddy Pride Launch to Pride Fair in Musgrave Park. I... - Berowra Electorate: Cherrybrook Public School (1 speech)
Berowra's best and brightest were on display when I attended the Cherrybrook Public School Passion Projects evening, showcasing the hard work, research skills and dedication of the school's year... - McEwen Electorate: Medicare, Wright, Kirra (1 speech)
Back at home, over the last few weeks, I've had the great pleasure of seeing firsthand the work that Labor is doing to strengthen our healthcare system. I had the pleasure of joining my good... - Riverina Electorate: Rural Fire Service (1 speech)
Volunteers are the backbone of our communities. Whether they're regional or in capital cities, they keep Australia ticking. I want to pay special acknowledgement and recognition to some wonderful... - Medicare (1 speech)
During the election, health care—and indeed Medicare—was a really big issue in my electorate of Franklin, and it continues to be. That's why I'm so pleased that on 1 November this... - FernyRox, Lindsay Awards (1 speech)
In Lindsay we know how to come together to support one another, to celebrate community and to make a difference. This October I have two wonderful initiatives happening in my electorate that... - Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
What steps should the government take today to build a better tomorrow for young Australians? This was the question posed to young people across the country as part of the Raise Our Voice... - Forestry Industry (1 speech)
The announcement by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns on Sunday 7 September to create the Great Koala National Park on the New South Wales North Coast was a day to remember for its ignorance of... - Bonner Electorate: Community Events, Breast Cancer Awareness Month (1 speech)
Firstly, can I say that I'm proud to be a Queenslander every day of the week, but particularly this week following the back-to-back victories of the Brisbane Lions and the incredible win on... - Olds, Mr Peter, OAM (1 speech)
At the heart of every community are its people. The generosity, dedication and character of those people shape a town. Peter Olds was one of Maryborough's greatest contributors. In his passing at... - Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
In this place we have an important responsibility to listen to the voices of young Australians. I had the opportunity to do that last month when, alongside my colleague Senator Dorinda Cox, I... - England, Mr Christopher Edward (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to the late Chris England, a man whose life embodied community spirit, quiet leadership and deep devotion to both his family and his beloved community. Chris served on... - International Day of Older Persons (2 speeches)
On Sunday 5 October 2025, I celebrated the International Day of Older Persons at the Morialta Uniting Church at Magill in my electorate of Sturt. I celebrated with a special group of people,...
