House debates
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
- Social Cohesion (1 speech)
Australia's one of the most successful multicultural nations, and Wentworth reflects this richness in every one of our schools. Our students come from more than 100 cultural and linguist... - Personal Information and Privacy (1 speech)
We live in an era where information flows faster than ever before. Protecting what little privacy we have left is so important. Every day we're asked to share more and more of our personal... - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (1 speech)
The CSIRO is our country's national science agency. For more than a hundred years, its goal has been to improve the lives of people everywhere through science. Its scientists and researchers are... - Hughes Electorate: Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Sylvanvale (1 speech)
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is one of the oldest Christian traditions in the world. It traces its origins to the travels of St Thomas in the first century. I'm very honoured that my... - Critical and Strategic Minerals Industry (1 speech)
Last week, the Gladstone community was taken by complete surprise by Rio Tinto's decision to cut production at the Yarwun Alumina Refinery at Gladstone, impacting some 180 jobs. The site... - Medicare (1 speech)
The Albanese government is delivering better access to affordable healthcare services across Melbourne's northern suburbs. On 1 November, our government rolled out the single largest investment... - Barker Electorate: Environment (1 speech)
I rise today to draw the attention of colleagues to a matter of urgent concern. It's the escalating coastal erosion at Southend, in my electorate, and the recent failure of the application by the... - Gay Games, Bayswater Bowling & Recreation Club, East Perth Common Ground Project (1 speech)
It's been a massive few weeks in the Perth electorate. I want to share with members a few things that have been happening and that make me particularly proud to be the federal member for Perth.... - Wingham Amateur Boxing Club (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the work of Gary Crawford and Mick Downs, who have been instrumental in envisioning and establishing the Wingham Amateur Boxing Club. The club is a small, volunteer,... - Northern Territory: Cyclones (1 speech)
Darwin and Palmerston and much of the Top End were buffeted by Cyclone Fina on the weekend, with Territory resilience and spirit shining through once again. I give a big shout-out to all the... - Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
More than 200,000 Australians, many living within my electorate in the Redlands, spent part of their working lives in the United Kingdom. They contributed to the system, they paid their national... - Deakin Shield Awards (1 speech)
As a former school teacher, I know just how far a little recognition can go. When we celebrate a young person, we build confidence, spark ambition and strengthen character. That is what the... - Smyth, Dr Erica, AC, Weller, Mr Greg, Hill, Mr Shane (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge several respected Western Australians whose recent passing has touched communities across Durack and beyond. Dr Erica Smyth AC was a pioneering geologist and one of the most... - Movember (1 speech)
I'd like to start with a light hearted observation about what I've got between my nose and my lips at the moment. I think we're about 24 days into Movember now, and this is what I've got! But, on... - McPherson Electorate: Community Groups (1 speech)
It's been another busy and uplifting period for our southern Gold Coast community. I've met with local residents, businesses and community groups who've celebrated milestones and cherished... - Chifley Electorate: Coral McLean Awards (1 speech)
I want to let the parliament know about the incredible success of the 14th annual Chifley Coral McLean Awards, a celebration of women whose compassion, leadership and strength continue to shape... - Forrest Electorate: Community Organisations, McDonald, Ms Alexis (1 speech)
Today, I rise to commend two remarkable youth organisations in my electorate, the Bunbury Sea Scouts and the Bunbury Girl Guides, on achieving the truly extraordinary anniversary of 110 years of... - Brisbane Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I'm very proud to be part of a government that is delivering a better and fairer education system for all, because we know that education has the power to change lives. As we approach the year... - Valedictory (1 speech)
I'd like to start this constituency statement with a big shout-out to this year's school leavers as they celebrate the end of their school days and the beginning of summer holidays. You've all... - Moffat, Mr Allan George, OBE (2 speeches)
Today I rise to pay tribute to one of Australia's greatest people, and that is Allan George Moffat. Allan Moffat was a Canadian-born race car driver who came to Australia and became up there...
