House debates
Monday, 2 March 2026
- Fuel Security (1 speech)
It's very rare that I agree with the Maritime Union of Australia, but I do today. With the issues in the Middle East and the threats of closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we have to be incredibly... - Grassby, Ms Ellnor Judith (1 speech)
Ellnor Grassby was a powerhouse of politics and community in the ACT. Elected to the first ACT Legislative Assembly and serving until 1995, she was part of Rosemary Follett's first government as... - National Security (1 speech)
The Labor Prime Minister once said, 'My word is my bond.' But, on national security, Australians are seeing the opposite. There is no such thing as 'ISIS brides'. They are ISIS members who set... - Tertiary Education and Training (1 speech)
Last week, I had the privilege of hosting the Minister for Skills and Training in Dunkley to announce a $30 million investment to establish the Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence at... - Fuel (1 speech)
This place reminds me of the comment, 'Nero fiddled while Rome burned.' We are now importing $62,000 million worth of fuel every year. There's a fight going on right at the heart of the supply... - Middle East (1 speech)
Last week, Adelaide identity and businessman Sam Shahin organised the display of a public banner with the names and ages of the 18,457 children killed in Gaza between 7 October 2023 and 19 July... - National Security (1 speech)
Growing up, I took safety for granted. We all did. But the fact is that, today, Australia just isn't as safe as it used to be. With the Middle East situation rapidly escalating, tough border... - Parliament (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of hosting Dina Sultan in my office for work experience. Dina is a University of Wollongong student studying a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of International... - National Security (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the matter of allowing ISIS brides to return to Australia—personally, one of the most difficult issues I've had to address in this place. Australians are compassionate... - Moore Electorate: Arts (1 speech)
It was a real pleasure to welcome to Joondalup the member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, in her capacity as a special envoy to the arts on 25 March, and to bring together such a strong... - National Security (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government continues to obfuscate on the return of the so-called ISIS brides. It claims the ISIS brides are not welcome yet fails to use existing tools under the temporary... - Mental Health (1 speech)
There is no greater investment we can make in Australia's future than investing in the mental health and wellbeing of our young people. When young Australians are supported early and close to... - Child Care (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a deeply concerning and entrenched pattern of behaviour by the Labor government. In Mallee, which is over a third of Victoria, there are many childcare deserts. People have... - Holt Electorate: International Mother Language Day (1 speech)
Last week I hosted an International Mother Language Day high tea. I was joined by representatives from language schools right across Holt. They are dedicated people who give their time, often as... - National Security (1 speech)
National security is the first duty of government, and this Albanese Labor administration is failing the most basic test. The Prime Minister tells Australians, 'These ISIS brides aren't welcome,'... - Redfern, Capt. Wayne (1 speech)
I want to recognise one of the hunter's finest, Captain Wayne Redfern, who has officially hung up the helmet after an incredible 40 years with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 349 at Kurri Kurri. But,... - National Security (1 speech)
Australians are looking at the events on the other side of the world right now, and they're of course deeply concerned about escalation and the threats it could pose to global peace and security.... - Workplace Safety (1 speech)
Australia has had its fourth-hottest summer on record. In Victoria, we saw temperatures exceed 45 degrees in Melbourne's western suburbs, and a record high of 48.9 degrees was recorded in... - National Security (1 speech)
We will always protect the Australian way of life. Protecting our freedom, security and prosperity requires leadership and vigilance, especially after the Bondi Beach terror attack. We can't... - Liberal Party of Australia (2 speeches)
I send a warm welcome to the new leader of the opposition. It's the first time he has had the job in this chamber. It's certainly not a sentiment he afforded the previous leader of the...
