House debates
Monday, 9 February 2026
- Lunar New Year (1 speech)
Despite real cost-of-living pressures, Lunar New Year remains a vital anchor for our families of Fowler. Right now, our local stores are filled with red envelopes and festive treats—candied... - Glynn, Mr Walter Edward (Wal) (1 speech)
I rise to advise that our community and the local Labor Party family lost a longstanding member when Mr Walter Edward Glynn passed away just before Christmas last year. Wal was 91 years old and... - Doherty, Mr Terence James, AM (1 speech)
The Australia Day Honours List for 2026 features great Aussies from my electorate of Hinkler, including one of my former teachers. A prestigious Member of the Order of Australia medal was awarded... - Bray Park State High School, Schools (1 speech)
An automotive precinct; specialist robotics spaces; purpose-built studios for dance, drama and media; and a dedicated wellbeing centre—I'm not talking about a university campus; I'm talking... - Health Care, Climate Change (1 speech)
Two weeks ago, Australia's east coast was scorched by extreme heat, with temperatures in Kooyong soaring to 43 degrees and temperature records being broken across three states. This was the worst... - Tolani, Dr Mohit (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise Dr Mohit Tolani, a dentist who serves the Shellharbour region in my electorate of Whitlam. Dr Tolani graduated as a dentist from Griffith University on the Gold Coast... - Walsh, Brother Peter Doug (1 speech)
Last month Brother Doug Walsh was laid to rest in my electorate, in the Kilmore cemetery, a stone's throw from Assumption College, one of the many institutions he graced in his life of service.... - Battle of Kapyong: 75th Anniversary, Battle of Maryang San: 75th Anniversary, Security Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America: 75th Anniversary (1 speech)
This year marks 75 years since the battles of Kapyong and Maryang San, where the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment—old faithful, my old battalion—and Canada's 2nd... - Small Business: Taxation (1 speech)
Last week we saw deeply concerning reports that the ATO's small business debt helpline is facing record levels of calls. This should be a wake-up call to the government as it is a clear signal... - Gorton Electorate (1 speech)
There's no question more people are choosing my community in Melbourne's western suburbs to call home. We're one of the fastest growing electorates in the country. Here's a snapshot of data... - Gun Control (1 speech)
From the Gemfields to Gladstone, Mount Morgan to Mundubbera and everywhere in between, the Flynn electorate has many gun clubs filled with members of all ages and backgrounds. Today I rise to... - Health Care (1 speech)
I am proud to speak on a major new development for our community, the opening of the Medicare urgent care clinic in Deception Bay. Located on Bailey Road, this clinic is a game-changing addition... - Mayo Electorate: Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
In my electorate, there are countless community groups, volunteers and local leaders who are making a difference to people's lives. I wish to offer my congratulations to a group of outstanding... - Bonner Electorate: Australia Day Awards and Honours (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the extraordinary people who have been recognised on the 2026 Australia Day Honours List for their contribution to my community of Bonner. Emeritus Professor Roderick Drew... - Berowra Electorate: Swim Clubs (1 speech)
The Royal Life Saving Society of Australia has released some pretty disturbing statistics: one in four Australian adults can't swim and 40 per cent of children graduate primary school without... - Macquarie Electorate: Anzac Day (1 speech)
I have seen how valued the local Anzac Day service is for Emu Plains, Emu Heights and Leonay residents and I'm so pleased to be supporting the community and the 2026 committee in organising this... - OzHarvest (1 speech)
I rise today to commend the outstanding work of OzHarvest and the enduring positive impact they continue to have on my community on the southern Gold Coast. Across Australia each year an... - Medicare (1 speech)
Managing health, caring for our children and supporting loved ones through illness or ageing is difficult enough. After a year of neglect of the healthcare system, Australians were getting used... - Flinders Electorate: Road Infrastructure (1 speech)
Peninsula Link connects the Mornington Peninsula community to work, services and the city every day. Over the last year the incompetent Allan Labor government has turned Pen Link into an obstacle... - Saleh, Councillor Khodr (Karl), OAM (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the service of Councillor Khodr 'Karl' Saleh OAM, who is retiring from local government after more than 20 years of service to Canterbury Bankstown Council and one of its... - South Australia: Drought (1 speech)
Many farmers across South Australia have now endured two years of relentless drought. Meanwhile, Premier Peter Malinauskas has splashed cash on major events and photo opportunities otherwise, but... - Albanese Government: Health Care (1 speech)
Strengthening Medicare was a key focus of the Albanese Labor government's election platform. We committed to making significant investments to make it easier to see a GP, to reduce the costs of... - Golin, Mr Dan (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to a formidable advocate for the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, Dan Golin, who recently stepped down as the President of the SMBI Chamber of Commerce after two years of... - Maribyrnong Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I rise to provide a further update on a matter I first brought to this House late last year: the future of cohealth's general practice services in Kensington. When cohealth management made the... - Social Cohesion (1 speech)
Australians are rightly concerned by the clear deterioration of social cohesion in this country. We've seen it in the shocking acts of violence unleashed at Bondi Beach. More broadly, we are... - Day on the Duck (2 speeches)
I want to acknowledge a fantastic community celebration held in Smithton over the Australia Day weekend: the fun-filled Day on the Duck. This annual summer event once again transformed the West...
