House debates
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
- Disability Support Pension (1 speech)
Australians living with disability deserve dignity, independence and fairness. The current partner income test for the disability support pension undermines these fundamental human rights. The... - Kyneton Women's Football Club (1 speech)
I rise to support the Kyneton Women's Football Club and call on the AFL to let them play. The Kyneton women's football team broke away from the Kyneton Tigers at the start of 2025. They formed a... - Gun Control, Freedom of Speech, Australian Society, Renewable Energy (1 speech)
This is my first constituency statement since coming back after the Christmas break, and there are a range of important issues that I want to convey to my electorate and to the Australian... - Education (1 speech)
School is back for 2026, much to the joy and relief of parents everywhere, including my own colleagues here. Now is a great time to reflect on what Labor governments have been delivering for... - Parkes Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
I was born and raised in Australia, and, alongside millions of other Australians, I'm proud to call Australia home. Australians have many beginnings. Some journeys began with a dream of finding a... - Bean Electorate: Community Events, Canberra: Bhutanese Community (1 speech)
Congratulations to Probus on recently celebrating its 50th anniversary. It's a fantastic milestone, and I wish to extend my congratulations to members who have helped build this community across... - Gippsland Electorate: Roads, Cycling Without Age (1 speech)
'Just fix our bloody roads.' That is the constant message I'm receiving from Gippslanders. Whether it's from families, truck drivers or holidaymakers, they are coming to my office and they are... - Laverty, Mr Declan (1 speech)
One of the great privileges of this role is speaking with community and getting in and amongst your constituents. Recently, though, I had a meeting with one of my constituents, Samara Laverty. It... - Riverina Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
We all have them in our electorates—those selfless volunteers who are the very glue that binds our communities together. On Australia Day we recognise them, acknowledge them and honour... - Education, Banks Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
As members of this place, we all have the pleasure of attending end-of-year presentations at local schools. It has been one of my favourite things to do since being elected to this parliament. In... - Australia Day Awards and Honours (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge the local recipients from the Berowra electorate in the Australia Day Honours List. Jan Childs was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her contribution to the... - Werriwa Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Representing a multicultural electorate like Werriwa is a privilege. It means that I receive so many generous invites to community, religious and other celebrations. These events highlight what... - Economy (1 speech)
Yesterday, the Labor government's economic mismanagement again reached into the homes of the Morning Peninsula and landed with bigger bills on the kitchen table. Over the past four years, they've... - Barton Electorate: Hurstville Public School (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate one of the many examples of community collaboration and inclusivity that define my electorate of Barton. In December last year, Hurstville Public School opened the first... - Lindsay Electorate: Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
People in my community of Lindsay love Australia Day. They celebrate it. We have a great time making sure that we acknowledge our neighbours and celebrate loving our country. Part of that is, of... - Bass Electorate: Laurel House (1 speech)
I'd like to begin by acknowledging the essential role Laurel House plays in supporting our community, providing critical and compassionate services to individuals, families and communities across... - Barker Electorate: Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise and congratulate the outstanding Australians from the electorate of Barker who have been honoured as part of the Australia Day honours and awards. Australia Day honours... - Macquarie Electorate: Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
I'm so proud to recognise the 13 recipients of Australia Day honours from Macquarie. Carol Edds and Farah Madon have each become a member of the Order of Australia, an AM. Carol has been... - Bowman Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
Australia Day holds a special place in the heart of the people of my electorate. In the Redlands, we celebrate our national day unashamedly and with immense pride. This year was no exception.... - Perth: Attack (2 speeches)
'They can do whatever they want, but they'll never stop the voices of our people, because we are warriors.' These are the measured words of Uncle Herbert Bropho following the direct attack on...
