House debates
Thursday, 6 November 2025
- Aged Care (1 speech)
I am regularly contacted by constituents who tell me that their aged-care funds have been consumed by administrative fees at the expense of their care. And now, adding to the pain in the lead-up... - Shortland Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
It's always heartening to hear about excellence in innovation in our schools. In Shortland, I'm proud to say, we have some of the best. Hunter Sports High in Gateshead made history a few months... - United Nations (3 speeches)
Recently, my dear friend, Senator Glenn Sterle, and I undertook a delegation to the United Nations, where both of us were very keen to understand how we could explain to our constituents why the... - Greenway Electorate (1 speech)
I rise to commend the outstanding work of Carevan Blacktown, a volunteer organisation serving our community in Lalor Park. Each week, Carevan provides a free communal meal and support services to... - Teachers (1 speech)
While gas corporations get our gas for next to nothing, make billions exporting it and pay no tax, it is frankly disgraceful for kids at our public schools to get anything other than... - Tamil Community (1 speech)
I rise today in the Australian parliament to advocate for the recognition of Australia's Tamil community, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic communities in our country. One year ago, in... - Housing (1 speech)
The Australian dream was always a promise. It was a promise that if you worked hard you could own your home, raise a family and build a better future. That promise is fading for young... - Medicare (3 speeches)
Deputy Speaker, I acknowledge your great work on the Speaker's panel so far. - Critical and Strategic Minerals Industry (1 speech)
I rise today to try to cut through some of the froth and bubble of the genuine excitement around Australia's critical minerals industry because, as the member for Forrest and a proud Western... - Austin, Ben (1 speech)
Last week my community and the cricket community across the country learnt of the devastating news of a tragic accident that occurred at a cricket training session in Ferntree Gully. This... - Remembrance Day, Australian War Memorial (1 speech)
The coalition associates itself with the kind remarks of the member for Aston upon the death of Ben and sends our best wishes to his family as well. The Great War was meant to be the war to end... - Sicilia Social and Sports Club Inc. (1 speech)
My electorate of Sturt is home to a thriving Italian community, and the Sicilia Social and Sports Club on OG Road at Klemzig is one of the heartbeats. Just a week ago, the Sicilia club celebrated... - Slack, Father Peter, Griffin, Father James (Jim), Page Electorate: Awards and Honours (1 speech)
Today I'd like to recognise Father Peter Slack and Father Jim Griffin, as this year marks 50 years since they were both ordained as priests, which is a remarkable milestone in their vocation.... - Tasmania: Economy (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the government's proud record of delivery in my home state of Tasmania. Tasmanians know that they always do better under federal Labor governments, and that's certainly... - New England: Honours and Awards (1 speech)
I rise today because of a marvellous lady who lives in Tamworth . She was selected as a finalist in the 2025 National Rural & Remote Health Awards held in Canberra. I couldn't get there last... - World Teachers Day, Gumdale State School, Kidney Disease (1 speech)
I love our teachers, and that's not just because my mum was one. On Friday, we celebrated World Teachers Day, and I want to give all of my teachers in Bonner a special shout-out. There are more... - Jannali Moonrise Festival, Kurnell Family Medical Practice, Ladies Pink Lunch (1 speech)
I want to recognise some of the outstanding people and community events in my local electorate of Cook. Earlier this month, the Jannali Moonrise Festival brought Jannali to life. It was a... - Women in Sport (1 speech)
Today, I rise to speak about my necklace. It's a gold medal from the Australian Masters Games that I won just two weeks ago right here in Canberra with my team mates from the Perth team called... - Energy (1 speech)
I rise today to speak openly and honestly about the state of our nation's energy policy and the need for a cheaper, better and fairer path forward. The truth is that Labor's reckless rush to net... - Raise Our Voice in Parliament (2 speeches)
The Raise Our Voice in Parliament competition has once again proven to be a resounding success. In my electorate of Corangamite, we received outstanding submissions from young people across the...
