House debates
Thursday, 12 February 2026
- Bradfield Electorate: Gambling (1 speech)
When communities consider major redevelopment proposals, the question before us is never merely one of land use or architectural form. It's a question of values. What kind of neighbourhoods do we... - Cleave, Dr Kaye, Zub, Henry (1 speech)
Ageing is a difficult subject for many people. In a hyper commercialised world, youth is considered a virtue and age is devalued—but not for Dr Kaye Cleave. A teacher, meditation guide,... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
I rise today to address a quiet but deeply damaging failure in our democracy—this government's refusal to respond to the parliamentary inquiries it commissioned. Australians often see the... - Richmond Electorate (1 speech)
Well, locals in my electorate of Richmond on the far North Coast of New South Wales know they can always count on me, and I'll always deliver on all of my promises. I'm really proud to be... - Dawson Electorate: Townsville Tamil Community (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate a significant milestone in our region and to pay tribute to the rich cultural tapestry that strengthens North Queensland. Recently, I had the great honour of joining the... - Lohri, Heinz Southern District Cricket Club (1 speech)
Last month I joined the members of Compassionate Hands to celebrate Lohri. For many Sikh and Punjabi families in my electorate of Holt and, indeed, across the world, this festival holds a deep... - Sport (3 speeches)
Sports fans, what a time! This week, Aussies have had the chance to marvel at the talents of skiers on the slopes and legends of the luge at the Winter Olympics, which keeps us captivated in... - Thriving Kids Program (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to speak on the tabling of the Thriving Kids No child left behind report. I firstly acknowledge the many people with a disability and their families who... - Sport (1 speech)
In parliament this week, I went to an event hosted by the Speaker to launch the Great Aussie Athlete BBQ. It was a celebration of sport, summer and mateship, all while raising vital funds for the... - Australia Day Honours and Awards (1 speech)
Each year, on Australia Day, we honour those who have given outstanding contributions to the Australian community. The Australia Day honours awards recognise those who have worked tirelessly to... - Road Safety (3 speeches)
At a recent listening post in my community, I met Harper, who read me a letter I would like to read here today: Good morning, Mr. Kennedy. My name is Harper, and I am 11 years old. Thank you for... - Motion by the Ocean, The Periscope Crew (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise two outstanding groups in my community of Moore, Motion by the Ocean, led by Alanagh Godderidge, and the Periscope Crew with their dedicated mentors. Motion by the Ocean... - Berowra Electorate: Education (1 speech)
Today I'd like to place on the national record the names of the students from across the Berowra electorate who I had the honour of presenting prizes to at last year's school presentation days.... - Byner, Mr Leon, OAM (1 speech)
Today I rise to pay tribute to a remarkable individual from South Australia who passed away late last year: Leon Byner, radio host of the FIVEAA program. Leon was not just a radio announcer and a... - Economy (1 speech)
Today Australians are facing a cost-of-living crisis that is squeezing families, driving small businesses to the brink and undermining confidence in our economy. Last week mortgage holders felt... - Chisholm Electorate: Thai Pongal, Chisholm Electorate: Multiculturalism (1 speech)
I want to extend my thanks and appreciation to Tamil Festival Australia for another incredible year, with another fantastic event held in Melbourne just a few weeks ago. The spirit of Thai... - Parliament (1 speech)
Earlier this week I had the great joy of meeting year 6 students from my electorate. The girls from Toorak College came with open and curious minds. Among their many questions came why I sought... - Health Care, Scullin Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
Affordable health care is one of the critical ways in which we in the Albanese Labor government are delivering real cost-of-living relief for every single Australian. It has now been just over a... - Barker Electorate: Wine Industry (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on behalf of wine grape growers across Barker, who are facing a deep and widening crisis that demands urgent government action. This is not a short-term downturn. It's not a... - Perth Electorate: Australia Day Honours and Awards (2 speeches)
For more than half a century, the Australian honours system has been a proud national tradition—our own honours to recognise our own Australians and their outstanding achievements. For 51...
