House debates
Monday, 27 October 2025
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I'm delighted to amplify Juliette's voice today as part of our Raise our Voice in Parliament program for 2025: By the end of 2050, up to 70% of the world's infectious diseases are predicted to... - Peter Moyes Anglican Community School (1 speech)
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School in Mindarie celebrates 25 years this year. As the proud foundation registrar, I've seen this community grow with care, vision and faith. When we began... - Royal Australian Navy (1 speech)
Our Navy is essential to Australia's national security and defence sovereign capability and industrial strength. Last week, I had the privilege of visiting HMAS Waterhen and HMAS Penguin, both... - Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I rise to read the winning entry from Raise Our Voice. It's from 11-year-old Arianna, who goes to St Rita's College in Brisbane in my electorate. Arianna says: I want to see a future where every... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
It's one rule for lobbyists and another rule for the rest of us. Under Labor's proposed laws you're going to be increasingly kept in the dark about government decisions—shut out. Meanwhile... - Petrie Electorate: Volunteering (1 speech)
I want to take a moment to recognise the incredible work of the Redcliffe Hospital Auxiliary, which is a group of dedicated volunteers who have been the quiet heroes of our hospital community for... - Bowman Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
In just a couple of short weeks two of the biggest sporting clubs in my electorate each took home the ultimate prize. On 6 September the Redlands Tigers Cricket Club, of which I'm a proud patron,... - Women's Health (1 speech)
For decades, women's health has been ignored or belittled. I was told in my late 40s that my tiredness was probably diet related and that I should increase my iron intake. I was told my... - Hello Honey (1 speech)
Nestled in the heart of Kin Kin, Hello Honey is a shining example of how passion and perseverance can create something extraordinary. Founded in 2017 by Judy Scrase, Hello Honey began as a humble... - Motor Neurone Disease (1 speech)
I first met Lindsay, David and Trevor when I was out doorknocking. These three longtime friends all live on the same street. They get together every week to talk about everything from their... - Beached @ Burleigh (1 speech)
Earlier this month I held my inaugural McPherson Honours, a celebration of locals who give so much to our community. One of this year's remarkable finalists was Beached @ Burleigh, at Burleigh... - Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
Through Raise Our Voice Australia, it is now my honour to read out a speech from 14-year-old Reyhaan, an outstanding young leader in my electorate of Aston. Reyhaan wrote about education equity:... - Loxton's Longest Brunch (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the success of Loxton's Longest Brunch. The event brought together 160 farmers, volunteers and local families for a long-table-style brunch, held on the main street of... - Macquarie Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Recent warm and windy weather was a reminder for all of us that bushfire season is here. Hawkesbury RFS members showed they are ready when they displayed their skills at the weekend district... - Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on behalf of 14-year-old Kyran Bacon of Carey Park in Bunbury. He was part of the raise your voice competition and was asked, 'What steps should government take today to... - Bower, Mr Dave (1 speech)
Cast your mind back 30 years. The year is 1995. Paul Keating is prime minister. The PlayStation just hit our shelves. Toy Story was lighting up our cinemas. And, on 9 August, an 18-year-old bloke... - Lilli Pilli Football Club, Caringbah Redbacks Football Club (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate two outstanding local football teams that have done my electorate proud. The Lilli Pilli Under 16 Girls, who were crowned Football NSW's champion of champions. They won... - Diwali (1 speech)
Since being elected, I've had the privilege of getting to know the Indian community in my electorate better and learning about the faiths and traditions that bring people together. Last Tuesday,... - Wannon Electorate: Early Pregnancy Loss Memorial (1 speech)
Last Monday, I had the great honour of joining with my community in the south-west to put in place an early pregnancy loss memorial. This was one of those wonderful community events where the... - Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
(): When I think about 'building a better tomorrow', I think about what young people need. We need action on mental health: more school counsellors, youth mental health hubs, and accessible help.... - Labor Government: Veterans (1 speech)
On Anzac Day, Labor politicians will run to any veteran wearing medals, or any Defence Force member in uniform, to get a photo to place on their social media and say things like, 'Lest we... - Unconformity (1 speech)
An unconformity is a buried erosion surface separating two rock masses, or, as it happens on the west coast of Tasmania, it's a contemporary arts festival exploring the unique paradoxes of... - Olsen, Mr Jarrad (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge an exceptional athlete from my electorate of Grey—Jarrad Olsen. Jarrad from the Balaklava Bowling Club is an intellectually disabled bowler whose talent and... - Bonner Electorate: World Mental Health Day (1 speech)
On World Mental Health Day, I had the pleasure of joining the Wynnum Manly and Districts Men's Shed to celebrate 33 years of the Men's Shed movement across Australia. The Shedder's Big BBQ... - Casey Electorate: Nangana Landcare Network (1 speech)
In case you need more convincing that Casey is the best part of Australia, our community is the only place in the world you can find the helmeted honeyeater and the Leadbeater's possum in the... - Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
This week is youth week and the Raise Our Voice in Parliament 2025 campaign, now in its fifth year, is an incredible opportunity to amplify the voices of young Australians aged six to 25 by... - Telecommunications: 3G Network Shutdown (1 speech)
I rise to call out this government's abysmal failure to address the fallout of the 3G shutdown 12 months ago, despite a Senate inquiry and two reports about a multitude of issues. When I'm... - Youth Voice in Parliament (2 speeches)
I'm pleased to be able to bring the words of a young constituent to the attention of the House. Sofea is 12 years old, and, through the Raise Our Voice initiative, submitted this excellent speech... - Southern Highlands Community Hospice (2 speeches)
I rise today to recognise the Southern Highlands Community Hospice, a charitable organisation that provides hospice and palliative care services for the Southern Highlands community. The...
