House debates

Monday, 9 February 2026

  • Migration (3 speeches)
    Australia's success as a prosperous and successful democracy is inseparable from the contribution of migrants. Migrants strengthen our economy, enrich our social fabric and increase the...
  • National Skills Agreement (11 speeches)
    I move the motion relating to the National Skills Agreement in the terms in which it appears on the Notice Paper: That this House: (1) acknowledges that the Government inherited the most severe...
  • Victoria: Bushfires (6 speeches)
    I move: That this House: notes that: (a)   Saturday, 7 February 2026, marks the 17th anniversary of the tragic 2009 Black Saturday bushfires; and (b)   the recent...
  • Australia: Natural Disasters (10 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) notes the significant natural disasters that have taken place during the summer of 2025-26, including major flooding in Queensland and fires across Victoria; (2)...
  • Energy (6 speeches)
    I move: That this House notes that: (1) the Government's energy policies have seen a record number of Australians having an energy debt and facing a 24 per cent increase in their electricity...
  • Victoria: Bushfires (6 speeches)
    I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the: (a) devastating impact of the Victorian bushfire emergencies on regional communities; (b) tireless work of volunteer firefighters and emergency...
  • Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
    I rise to support the motion acknowledging the Australia Day awards and congratulate all recipients. The Order of Australia is our highest national honour, recognising Australians whose service...
  • Australia Day Awards and Honours (1 speech)
    Australia Day honours are among our nation's most meaningful acknowledgements. They recognise Australians who have gone above and beyond, often quietly and without expectation, to serve others,...