House debates
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
- Fisher Electorate: Rail Transport (1 speech)
After years of delay and neglect under the former state Labor government, The Wave heavy rail stage 1 and 2 project is finally full steam ahead. For too long, Labor promised the Sunshine Coast a... - Moore, Mr Peter (1 speech)
I rise today to commend the work of a great volunteer and friend of the community in Werriwa, Peter Moore. After 21 years, Peter Moore has taken the decision to step aside from his involvement... - Crime (1 speech)
Aimee and Nick Mazza of Mildura are victims of the Labor government's failure to protect and deliver justice to mum and dad investors subject to financial crimes. Nick and Aimee have been through... - Henry, Mr Joey (1 speech)
I rise with sadness to pay tribute to a promising young life cut tragically short. On Friday, Joey Henry lost his life in a farm vehicle accident. He was an immensely talented rugby player with a... - Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I want to congratulate all the students who participated in the Raise Our Voice in Parliament initiative. I'll read out the winning speech from Fowler by a 14-year-old constituent of mine,... - Tertiary Education (1 speech)
A university education is something that all Australians should have the opportunity to pursue. Nearly half of young Australians now have a degree, but that's not the case in Macquarie Fields,... - Energy (1 speech)
Mount Isa brings in 1½ billion dollars a year, it is responsible for 15,000 jobs in the Australian economy and it is in desperate, desperate trouble. The trouble arises because the gas... - Sturt Electorate: Madonna di Montevergine Feast (1 speech)
On Sunday 28 September 2025, I had the privilege of attending the 70th Madonna di Montevergine feast, including the procession, mass and party held on the grounds of the St Francis of Assisi... - National Police Remembrance Day (1 speech)
Every day when a police officer answers a call, they never truly know what they're going to find out behind that door. Yet they go, without hesitation, to protect us. The badge they wear is more... - Korean War, War Widows Day (1 speech)
This coming Sunday in Darwin in my electorate, I will be attending a Legacy NT event commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Battle for Maryang San during the Korean War in 1951, where... - Davey, Ms Tiffany (1 speech)
I rise to give a big shout out to Western Australia's newly minted rural ambassador, Tiffany Davey. I caught up with Tiffany last week at the Perth Royal Show and congratulated her on her... - Melbourne Electorate: Volunteering (2 speeches)
Ahoy, Deputy Speaker! At North Wharf in Docklands, I saw volunteers bring a 122-year-old ship back to life: the Alma Doepel, a three-mast tall ship built in 1903. This ship has served our nation.... - Queensland: Sport (1 speech)
Well, I couldn't resist—how good is Queensland! It's been a great year. It's very rare that you have a year like this, no matter what state you're from. First of all, of course, we won the... - Manufacturing Industry (1 speech)
In my electorate of Aston, we have many incredible manufacturing businesses. Last month, I had the honour of visiting one of them to see firsthand how they operate. Catten Industries are a family... - Holt, Mr Christopher (Chris) (1 speech)
I wish to acknowledge the passing of Christopher Holt, the former principal of Marist-Sion College in Warragul who led the school with great distinction from 1993 to 2006. Chris Holt was a man of... - World Tasting Championship (1 speech)
Mesdames and messieurs—oh la la! The Hunter Valley has done it again. At the 2025 World Tasting Championship in the heart of France, our Aussie team of wine-growers and wine-lovers went sip... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
Australia's way of life is built on the values of fairness, of tolerance and of respect. But, unfortunately, our strength and unity are being tested during times of civil unrest never before seen... - Mental Health (1 speech)
October is mental health month, and I want to take this opportunity to highlight our important investment in mental health support for our communities. Our government is investing $1 billion to... - Forestry Industry (1 speech)
Since we last sat in this chamber, New South Wales Labor have gutted another regional industry. The industry they gutted this time—and that they've all but wiped out—is the forestry... - Renewable Energy (2 speeches)
Labor is getting on with the job of delivering a renewable clean energy future, but what's the member for Riverina doing? He's opposing renewables, talking down projects that create local jobs...
