House debates
Thursday, 27 November 2025
- Health Care (1 speech)
I rise today to speak for the people of Fowler and the wider south-western Sydney community who are increasingly feeling abandoned by this government's approach to health care. We hear the Labor... - Valedictory (2 speeches)
It has been a big year in 2025, and I want to thank the people of my electorate of Blaxland for putting their trust in me again. It's the privilege of my life to represent our community in this... - Hotham Electorate: Christmas, Oakleigh Primary School (1 speech)
I absolutely love Christmas, and one of my favourite traditions is our annual Christmas drawing competition in Hotham. Every year students from right across my electorate enter a competition for... - Beat the Beast Run4Rossy, Neighbourhood Watch Bayside (1 speech)
At just 31 years old, Chris Ross faced the devastating news of a motor neurone disease terminal diagnosis. Chris faced a choice and chose to live his life to help others fighting MND. With... - Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 (1 speech)
During the recent debate on the government's reforms of the national environmental legislation, I didn't get the opportunity to speak on the bills. So I want to take the opportunity to... - Taunet Nelel Organisation, Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit (1 speech)
I recently had the great privilege of joining the Kenyan Australian community for the Taunet Nelel Organisation's third Cultural Fashion show. I've been to many of their events. This celebration... - Women's Health, Vera's Water Garden, Medicare (1 speech)
I am proud to have secured an endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic for the Central Coast. The clinic will be located within the Central Coast Community Women's Health Centre in Wyoming and is due... - Aged Care, Longman Electorate: Christmas (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on a subject that most of us will deal with during our lifetime: ageing. Whether it be our own experiences or assisting our elderly friends and family members, most of us... - My First Speech Competition (1 speech)
It gives me immense pleasure to congratulate Olivia Carroll, who is with us in the chamber, on being awarded the winner of Australia's 2025 My First Speech Competition in the year 11 category.... - Colvin, Mr Trevor, AustralianSuper (1 speech)
Trevor Colvin was a lion of the Trafalgar community. Trevor was passionate about journalism and rose to serve with distinction at the Age newspaper. In 2023 Trevor relaunched a local paper that... - McEwen Electorate: Infrastructure (3 speeches)
I rise to celebrate sod-turning of two great local projects being delivered in our community by this government. First of all is the Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct stage 2. It was my great... - Firman, Brother William (Bill), Leavers, Mr Ian, APM (1 speech)
Today I rise to pay tribute to the life and service of Brother William Firman. Brother Bill, as he was known to all, passed away in Launceston on 15 November 2025 after a short illness. He was 82... - Chisholm Electorate: Community Spirit and Leadership Awards (2 speeches)
Last Friday evening, I was delighted to host my fourth Community Spirit and Leadership Award ceremony. Every year, I ask each principal from schools in the Chisholm electorate to nominate a... - McPherson Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Over the past few weeks, I've had the privilege of engaging with a wide range of groups across our wonderful southern Gold Coast community, each highlighting the strength, diversity and spirit... - Workplace Relations: Amazon, Federal Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast (1 speech)
As we reach the end of the year, Black Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day sales are great for finding a bargain. However, I would like to reflect on the often forgotten people who make our holiday... - Roads, Veterans (1 speech)
In the Nationals we often talk about bringing common sense to Canberra, and I can tell you that this is needed more than ever. The Albanese government doesn't seem to get regional Australia.... - Menzies Electorate: Youth (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the extraordinary young people in Menzies. Over the past few weeks, I've been very fortunate to visit some of our local secondary and primary schools and even... - Gympie Gold Rush Festival (1 speech)
Queensland was doing it tough after breaking away from New South Wales in 1859, but everything changed in 1867 when prospector James Nash struck gold—75 ounces of it—at Gympie in... - Albanese Government (2 speeches)
When Western Australia is strong, Australia is strong. But strength takes many forms. Sometimes strength is kindness; sometimes strength is about listening, and sometimes calling for help takes...
