House debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
Yesterday marked the launch of the UN 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. In Australia in 2024, a woman was killed every four days, and intimate partner violence contributes to... - Attard, Ms Emily, Westvale Community Centre Men's Shed (1 speech)
I rise today to honour Emily Attard, a Caroline Springs local and the founder and managing director of Specialist Hoops, a truly transformative basketball program operating across several... - Income Tax (1 speech)
Australia's support system and tax system should make it easier, not harder, for our older Australians to keep working. But, instead of rewarding their contribution, the Work Bonus now punishes... - Rayner, Ms Jenny (1 speech)
Today I rise to honour Jenny Rayner. She's a longstanding and beloved community worker who recently retired after 18 years of service to the most vulnerable members of my electorate, Cooper.... - Wannon Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
It's great to be able to rise today and say that common sense has prevailed. It's not very often that I am able to say in this chamber that common sense has prevailed under this Albanese Labor... - Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence, Krishnan, Dr Rajeshwary (Raji), Health Care (1 speech)
Last week I welcomed the Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence to my community to see a new approach to supporting people in WA impacted by family, domestic and sexual... - Queensland: Townsville By-Election, QSolutions Group (1 speech)
I start by congratulating Nick Dametto on his resounding win in the mayoral by-election in Townsville. Nick, a former state member—not of the same political persuasion as me—decided... - Glenroy Post Office, cohealth (1 speech)
Last week my office hosted my neighbour, the member for Maribyrnong, Joe Briskey; the local state MP for Broadmeadows, Kathleen Matthews-Ward; and the Glenroy Post Office working group, a local... - Women's Health, Foster Care (1 speech)
I rise to address the government's recent announcement regarding new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics. While this announcement is fantastic on the surface, underneath it is a profound... - Schools, Ballarat Show (1 speech)
'Little schools do matter.' They're the words of Maree, a mum of four and active school community member at Lal LalPrimary School, one of a number of proud local schools who are celebrating their... - Casey Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
This month, I was privileged to hold my Casey Volunteer and Community Awards and my Casey Apprentice and Trainee Awards. Volunteers, community groups, apprentices and trainees had their... - Smyth, Dr Erica, AC, Donaldson, Mr John (1 speech)
It is with deep sadness that I record in parliament the passing of Dr Erica Smyth, AC. Erica was a great Western Australian who leaves an indelible mark on the resources sector of Australia.... - Valedictory (1 speech)
Last week, I launched a 'local first' campaign to celebrate all things home grown in Hinkler. In the lead-up to Christmas, the state member for Hervey Bay, David Lee, and the member for Burnett,... - Mental Health, Housing (1 speech)
The Dunkley community is disproportionately impacted by suicide, with rates higher than the state average, particularly for men. This issue is close to my heart, which is why I recently invited... - Mallee Electorate: Energy (1 speech)
I rise to express my great pride in the farmers of Mallee. They are facing an uphill battle right now. They have the Victorian government and their tentacle subgroup TCV, Transmission Company... - Le Marche French Market, Jacobson, Mr Kevin George (Col Joye), OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge an outstanding achievement by a much-loved market and a much-loved person in our community, Le Marche French Market and its founder, Solveig Coulon. Last night, at the... - Mt Challenger Wind Farm (1 speech)
In Dawson, the quiet of Crystal Brook and Kelsey Creek is under siege from the threat of a wind farm that would steal a sunrise, drown out the dawn bird chorus and loom over homes and farmlands.... - Canberra: Indian Community (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the deep contribution that Indian Australians have made to shaping Canberra. Walter Burley Griffin, the designer of our capital, spent his final years in the world's largest... - O'Connor Electorate: Medicare (1 speech)
My constituents, like all Australians, treat health care and access to Medicare as a major priority. During the election campaign, Prime Minister Albanese promised on over 70 occasions that... - Asbestos Related Diseases (2 speeches)
My first neighbour in Australia was Bruce Baker. My family and I migrated to Australia in 2002, and our first house was in Bull Creek, in my electorate of Tangney. One day Bruce looked over the...
