House debates
Thursday, 5 February 2026
- Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
The suspected murders of Leon and Otis Clune and the suicide of their parents in Mosman Park in my electorate have sent shockwaves throughout our community. It brings profound sadness but also... - Australia Day Honours and Awards (2 speeches)
Residents across my community work tirelessly to improve the lives of those around them. Each Australia Day, through the honours list, special recognition is made to citizens who have made... - Banks Electorate: Energy (1 speech)
Recently the suburbs of Lugarno and Peakhurst Heights in my electorate of Banks experienced two power outages in 24 hours. Unfortunately, they were not isolated incidents and were part of the... - Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
I rise today to proudly acknowledge the Capricornia region and the outstanding locals recognised in the recent Australia Day 2026 honours list. Professor John Rolfe AM of Rockyview was appointed... - Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
Six women have been murdered in the first six weeks of 2026. This statistic demands more than reflection; it demands action. When it comes to violence against women, the evidence is already... - Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
Today I recognise outstanding Australians whose service reflects the very best of our nation's values: commitment, compassion, courage and care for community, culture and country. The 2026... - Labor Government: Health Care (1 speech)
I am proud to be a member of this Labor government that is united and getting on with the job of delivering for all Australians. Since the start of this year alone, we've launched 1800MEDICARE,... - Cowper Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
This week I've been inundated with calls and emails from frustrated constituents who have once again been negatively impacted by the closure of a main access road in my electorate, Waterfall Way.... - Boothby Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I'm thrilled to announce that the three tram overpasses on the Glenelg line in Boothby are complete, open and operational. This is yet another example of the Albanese Labor government and the... - Fisher Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I rise to talk about some of the listening posts that I've done in my electorate over the summer. I did the 'Tour de Fisher' for 2025, where I rode around in my electorate, speaking to my... - Hunters Hill High School (1 speech)
From the classrooms of Hunters Hill to the bright lights of Hollywood—that is quite a journey. Just a few weeks ago, one of Bennelong's very own, Rose Byrne, took home a Golden Globe for... - Woodside Barracks (1 speech)
Yesterday, my community found out that the government will be selling Woodside Barracks—145 hectares, much of it environmental land that has never been cultivated. It's very important... - Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (1 speech)
Guess what? Tomorrow is the start of the Winter Olympics, a global celebration of athleticism, courage and—in some cases—an impressive willingness to throw yourself down an icy... - Economy (1 speech)
This is a message for all of the small and family businesses, the sole traders and the self-employed. We just want to say, 'Thank you, and keep going.' We know that you're suffering directly as a... - Education (1 speech)
Like many families across Maribyrnong and across the nation, my family is well and truly back into the rhythm of the new year. Gweny is beaming with excitement, having started high school, and... - Economy (1 speech)
This week has been a terrible week for mortgage holders in Australia. We've seen, this week, the 13th interest rate increase under this Labor government. That's obviously had a huge impact on the... - International Women's Day (1 speech)
Purple is the colour of International Women's Day. It was used in the women's suffrage movement. It's a symbol of dignity and justice, and it's a motif in the artistic expression of women, from... - Economy (1 speech)
The Reserve Bank's latest decision confirms what Australians already know: Labor has lost control of the economy. They've lost control of energy costs. They've lost control of social cohesion.... - Housing (2 speeches)
The Albanese Labor government is helping more Australians to realise the dream of homeownership sooner, and I'm thrilled that more than 50,000 Queenslanders have now bought their first home with...
