House debates
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
- Kandos-Rylstone Volunteer Rescue Association (1 speech)
The Kandos-Rylstone Volunteer Rescue Association recently celebrated 50 years of service to the local community. From dealing with horrific car crashes to assisting hikers stranded in the bush,... - Middle East, Social Cohesion (1 speech)
I rise to address reports of an event that mourned the death of Ayatollah Khamenei that was held in a centre in my electorate. I reiterate the sentiments of the Prime Minister: Australia stands... - Red & Yellow Day, Bundaberg Christian College (1 speech)
Tomorrow is Red & Yellow Day, a new nationwide celebration to recognise surf-lifesaving volunteers. Sun, sand and salt air is at the heart of Hinkler. Surf lifesaving attracts almost a... - Henderson, Ms Tori (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise Tori Henderson, who recently completed her one-year term as Shellharbour City Council's 2025 Young Citizen of the Year. Tori received this award for her extraordinary... - Social Cohesion (1 speech)
One of the initiatives I'm proudest to support in Wentworth, and am proud to have instigated, is our student led social cohesion roundtables. Building on roundtables we did with principals across... - Ramadan (1 speech)
The Dandenong Ramadan night market is back, and it is bigger and better than last year. It was fantastic to be there on the opening night with the member for Bruce in his electorate, and it was... - Business (1 speech)
As a former The Good Guys store owner, it's not often I would agree with our old adversary Gerry Harvey. But I do agree with Mr Harvey about the unfair playing field that currently exists for... - Quick, Mr Tommy (1 speech)
I am proud to introduce a true Maribyrnong legend to this House, Tommy Quick, who's up there in the gallery. At just 12 years old, Tommy's life changed in an instant when he suffered a stroke.... - National Security (1 speech)
All Australians need to be made aware of the facts behind how the home affairs minister and the Prime Minister somehow allowed 11 women and 23 children linked to ISIS to be issued with passports.... - Raineri, Mr Pietro (Peter) (1 speech)
I want to pay tribute to the life of Peter Raineri, who passed away last week at the age of 90. For more than 40 years, he and his wife, Rosaria, turned their Five Dock deli, Raineri's... - Tobacco Control (1 speech)
While hardworking mum-and-dad small businesses are struggling to keep their heads above water under state and federal Labor governments, there's one sector that's booming, and that's the illegal... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
The news that Elgin has decided not to proceed with the proposed Mitchells Flat solar farm is a really welcome outcome for the local community in Singleton and right across the Hunter. Many... - National Security (1 speech)
My home town of Katanning is one of the most harmonious multicultural towns in Western Australia, where migrants have been welcomed for decades, contributing much to the town's economic, social... - Gender Equality (1 speech)
Last week I visited Goodstart Early Learning Albany Creek in my electorate of Dickson. Before I could even talk about our three-day childcare guarantee, educators were gushing over Labor's... - National Security (1 speech)
I ask the question: what is the government hiding? Labor claims it does not want ISIS sympathisers and their children to return to Australia, yet considerable assistance has clearly been given,... - Prophet Elias (1 speech)
The Greek Orthodox parish of the Prophet Elias in my electorate of Sturt is home to a group of dedicated volunteers who have recognised and responded to the need in the community to support... - National Security (2 speeches)
The first job of any government is to keep its people safe. But over the past week, Australians have watched this minister for home affairs dodge serious and legitimate questions—questions... - Apprenticeships (1 speech)
The Leader of the Opposition's hand picked shadow minister for skills and training, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, has let slip the opposition's plan to axe training opportunities for apprentices.... - National Security (1 speech)
'Kill the kafir—the non-believer—in alleyways. Stab them and poison them. Poison your teachers. Go to haram restaurants and poison the food in large quantities. Our husbands die on... - Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
Those opposite might want to hide their campaign review, but I won't hide the important anniversary that it is today. Exactly one year ago today, the Liberals launched their attack on working...
