House debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
- Anderson, Mr Keith John (1 speech)
West Gippsland has lost a favourite son. Keith Anderson was proud to be born and raised in Drouin. Keith loved the art and craft of feature writing. He was a keen student of journalism. At the... - Cunningham Electorate: Omar Mosque (1 speech)
On Saturday 25 October our community was given a special treat: a look inside our brand-new, beautiful Omar Mosque in Gwynneville. The mosque was 10 years in the making, and it is now open thanks... - Hinkler Electorate: Schools, McMahon, Mr Dan (1 speech)
With their final exams now complete, I'd like to congratulate the graduating class of 2025. It's been a privilege to attend school awards nights and ceremonies across my electorate of Hinkler,... - Bilgoman Aquatic Centre (1 speech)
For generations, families in the Perth Hills have spent their summers at the iconic Bilgoman Aquatic Centre in Darlington. It's more than just a pool; it's the beating heart of our community... - Menczer, Ms Pauline (1 speech)
Last week, I was honoured to attend the unveiling of a bronze statue of Pauline Menczer, which overlooks the waves of Bondi Beach. Born and raised by the beach, Pauline is Bondi's only world... - Elm St Mission (1 speech)
On the weekend, I had the honour of attending an event in Bayswater to celebrate the sixth birthday of the Elm St Mission. This celebration brought together residents, volunteers and supporters... - Mayo Electorate: MyTime (1 speech)
Last week, I had the great privilege of meeting with a group of parents—in fact, they were a group of mums—at MyTime in Stirling. MyTime is a national group. It supports the parents... - Workplace Relations: Amazon (1 speech)
Every government wants business to succeed. Every employee wants the business they work for to succeed. But around the world there are companies like Amazon who act like they are too big to... - Gnarly Neighbours (1 speech)
I make this 90-second statement today as part of Gnarly Neighbours' Gnarly90 campaign, which raises awareness of youth mental health and encourages everyone to take action. The campaign, run by... - The People's Pantry (1 speech)
Recently I had the opportunity to visit The People's Pantry in Woy Woy to see firsthand the incredible work this organisation and its volunteers are doing to support vulnerable community members... - McCosker, Mr Robert (Bob), OAM (1 speech)
I rise to speak about an incredible individual in the Gladstone community and a newly opened community service. Bob McCosker OAM is the founder and managing director of McCosker Contracting. He's... - Make Amazon Pay Campaign (1 speech)
This is a message for Territorians and for all Australians: think before you click this Black Friday. Bernie Smith from the SDA said it so well: 'We don't work, in Australia, according to an... - Caboolture Warplane Museum (1 speech)
The Caboolture Warplane Museum is facing possible closure, and this is a real concern for our community. This museum is a living piece of Longman's heritage, and we can't afford to lose it. Since... - Gender Based Violence (1 speech)
Yesterday marked the start of the 16 days of activism and renewed our commitment to eliminating violence against women and girls. I want to acknowledge victims-survivors and honour those we have... - Economy (1 speech)
The economic data out today has confirmed that this Labor government has Australia heading in the wrong direction. Annual inflation has increased, both CPI and trimmed mean, with the CPI figure... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Too many Australians are dying in silence, and we need to be honest about the scale of this crisis. Every day, seven men take their own lives. Every year, more than 2½ thousand families get... - Lightning Ridge Bowling Club (1 speech)
Often at the heart of a community you will find a much-loved place where locals gather. The Lightning Ridge Bowling Club is one of those places. On 14 November I was honoured to attend the... - Bennelong Electorate: Medicare (1 speech)
It's been nearly a month since Medicare's super Saturday, and it's been a bumper month of bulk-billing in Bennelong. Super Saturday, of course, was 1 November, when Labor's $8.5 billion... - Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025 (3 speeches)
The Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025 is the mean spirited bill which attempted to gut the independent Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal. Without... - Spence Electorate: Medicare (2 speeches)
Medicare is at the heart of our healthcare system, and, in communities like Spence, it's a lifeline. That's why the Albanese Labor government is making historic investments to strengthen Medicare...
