House debates
Monday, 3 November 2025
- Freedom of Information (1 speech)
Australians rightly expect their governments to operate openly and transparently, so you can understand the community's frustration with this Labor government, which the Centre for Public... - Raise Foundation, Moreton Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Just a few short months ago I had the great pleasure of attending the Raise youth mentoring graduation at Corinda State High School. Corinda state high is one of 10 schools in Brisbane... - Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
Today I'm reading a speech I selected from entrants in the Raise Our Voice competition. This speeches from 13-year-old Kaya. She writes: 'Right now, too many young Australians are struggling.... - Janssen, Mr Wyn (1 speech)
Mr Wyn Janssen has dedicated nearly three decades to improving aged-care services in our region, and he has just concluded his remarkable tenure as chair of Warrigal. Since joining the board in... - Racism (1 speech)
This is a speech prepared by Riyan Naveed for my Curtin Youth Advisory Group about his experience as a young Muslim man in Australia. He says: I was 6 when I was physically assaulted because of... - Stewart & Heaton Clothing Company (1 speech)
Where do firefighters find their outfits? Guess where they find them? Right here in Australia, thanks to Stewart & Heaton, a proudly local, family owned business, which has been keeping our... - Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
Today I'd like to recognise Heidi, whose submission was Durack's chosen entry in this year's Raise Our Voice campaign. This is what Heidi wrote: My name is Heidi, and I'm writing on behalf of the... - Netball (1 speech)
Female participation in sport has grown exponentially in Australia over the past decade, with hundreds of thousands of young girls and women from across south-west Sydney and the wider Australia... - Bunbury: Relay for Life (1 speech)
Five million dollars over 23 years is the incredible legacy that Relay for Life has in Bunbury. This last weekend it was a pleasure to join the south-west pocket rocket and my predecessor, Nola... - Medicare (1 speech)
Medicare as we know it began on 1 February 1984. It had its origins in the Whitlam government—when he introduced Medibank. That scheme was abolished by the Fraser government in 1981,... - Energy (1 speech)
Labor's net zero mandate is failing Australians. Electricity prices are up 39 per cent, gas prices up 46 per cent, real wages have dropped to 2011 levels and manufacturing is retreating or... - Jackson Court Traders Association (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Jackson Court Traders Association on a very successful Halloween Spooktacular. I popped down to Jackson Court in Doncaster East on Friday with my kids. My... - Mobility Devices for Fiji (1 speech)
I rise today to commend a great community initiative called Mobility Devices for Fiji, which will be launched this Friday at the Albany show in the Great Southern region of O'Connor. Mobility... - Whitlam Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge and celebrate one of Shellharbour's most treasured businesses: Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour. If you've seen the stunning waters of Lake Illawarra, you will know... - Durack Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is once again proving how out of touch it is with regional Australia. Labor is seeking feedback on a proposed reduction of speed limits on regional roads from 100... - Maher, Mr Tony (1 speech)
Today I want to speak about a bloke who has given his heart and soul to trade union movement, Tony Maher. For almost three decades Tony has been at the helm of the mighty Mining and Energy Union,... - Casey Electorate (1 speech)
With Christmas fast approaching, many locals are worried about how they will put presents under the tree and food on the table. I am proud to be working with the Rotary Club of Lilydale to once... - Economy (1 speech)
No federal government in living memory has done more than the Albanese Labor government to support and strengthen Tasmania. We've invested $3.8 billion for the Marinus Link project to boost... - Volunteering (1 speech)
I rise to speak today about an important matter concerning the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society—or ANGRMS, as they're commonly known—and the Woodford Railway. ANGRMS,... - Health Care (1 speech)
I remember some advice that Peter Duncan, the former member for Makin, gave me ages ago: with politics, you come into it and you think you're going to change the world, but it's actually really... - Incorporated (1 speech)
As we approach Remembrance Day, our nation pauses to honour those who gave their lives in defence of our freedom. In my electorate of Monash, we've got the Fallen Diggers group, led by Tony Moon... - World Teachers Day (1 speech)
Last week we celebrated World Teachers Day, a moment to recognise the people who give so much to our communities. I recognise the teachers of my two daughters, Gwenevieve and Margot, who are in... - Saluting Their Service Commemorative Program (1 speech)
My great-uncle Leslie Boyce was awarded the Military Cross at the Battle of Passchendaele in the First World War. His official citation reads: Awarded Military Cross, 18th December 1917 for... - Foster Care (1 speech)
Being a foster carer is an incredibly fulfilling job, or should I say volunteer position, and one of the most difficult challenges someone can undertake. To bring into your home a child in need... - McPherson Electorate: St Andrews Lutheran College (1 speech)
I recently had the privilege of visiting St Andrews Lutheran College to attend their IB Primary Years Program exhibition. Working in small groups, these year 6 students investigated real-world... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
Six months into our second term, and Labor is getting on with delivering for all Australians. For students, we have cut every university and TAFE debt by 20 per cent. For first home buyers, we... - Energy (1 speech)
Australia needs an energy plan that is cheaper, better and fairer. It is the responsibility of the government to ensure the prosperity of our nation. Energy is the economy, so to ensure the... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Acting on climate change is so vitally important. That's exactly what our government, the Albanese Labor government, is doing. It's a really important issue for my community, as it is right... - Kokoda Day (1 speech)
Today we observe Kokoda Day, which commemorates the day when, on 3 November 1942, the Australian flag was raised above Kokoda village. This year, on the 83rd anniversary of the end of the battle... - Lennie, Mr David Michael (1 speech)
I rise to speak to the memory of my friend David Lennie, who tragically passed away aged 54 in September this year. David was known to the Cairns community as the man who ran the Cairns Community...
