House debates
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
- Red & Yellow Day (1 speech)
Today is Red & Yellow Day, a nationwide celebration of the volunteers who dedicate their time, energy and courage to keeping Australia's beaches safe. The heroism of our surf lifesavers has... - Aldcroft, Mr William Thomas (Bill), OAM (1 speech)
Vale, Bill Aldcroft. Born in east London in 1922, Bill left school at the age of 14 barely able to read or write. Not letting that stop him, Bill served as a paratrooper during the Second World... - Labor Government (1 speech)
Are you finding it harder under this terrible Labor government? Are you finding it harder to make ends meet? Is the cost-of-living pressure biting you? If it is, there's a good reason for it.... - World Obesity Day (1 speech)
Today is World Obesity Day, an important day to recognise one of the biggest health challenges facing Australia. Across our country, millions of Australians are living with being overweight or... - Macclesfield War Memorial: 100th Anniversary (1 speech)
The 100th anniversary of the Macclesfield War Memorial was held just last weekend. It was an important commemorative service to mark 100 years of the Macclesfield War Memorial. When you stand at... - HMAS Yarra (1 speech)
I want to wish the Royal Australian Navy a happy 125th birthday and mark that today, 4 March, marks the 84th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Yarra in 1942 while escorting a convoy from... - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (1 speech)
'I'm begging the health minister to help save my son's life.' Those are the words from Debbie for her son, Clinton. They join us in the gallery today. Clinton has a cancer, and he needs some... - Menzies Electorate: Manningham State Emergency Service (1 speech)
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Manningham SES unit as they celebrated the arrival of their new truck, an important addition to their fleet that will strengthen their capacity to... - Australian Parliament (1 speech)
Spoiler alert! One of the following names will be the future member for Groom: Hayley, Emmy, Penny, Annabelle, Emily, Gracie and Sofie. No, I am not giving away early retirement plans! I am... - Women's Health (1 speech)
Twelve months ago, the Albanese Labor government made a landmark commitment: an almost $793 million investment in the health of Australian women and girls. Today, we stand proud not just of a... - Economy (2 speeches)
The Treasurer is fond of saying that the economy is 'in better nick'. Really? Real wages are down, energy costs are up and inflationary pressure is driving interest rate increases. The size of... - Bendigo Sports Star Awards (1 speech)
I rise to share with the House the news that the Bendigo Sports Star Awards have achieved another milestone. On Friday, it was their 60th anniversary. The Bendigo Sports Star Awards are the... - Economy (1 speech)
We've seen Labor this week focus on cheap political stunts and scoring political points when they should be focused on the Australian people and the economic and national security challenges they... - Labor Government: Women (1 speech)
In honour of International Women's Day this Sunday, I say to all women across the country and in Brisbane: this government's delivering for you. Let's start with health—660,000 women have... - Macular Degeneration (1 speech)
Today I'm once again asking the Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Minister for Health and Ageing and Deputy Leader of the House not to force regional patients... - Economy: Women (1 speech)
We are the dominant force in controlling consumer spending. When we participate in the workforce, we drive productivity and competitiveness. And when our full potential is unlocked, the economic... - Labor Government (1 speech)
People are now poorer after four years of Labor. Life is harder, families are stressed and hard work doesn't seem to pay off any more. People don't feel like they can get ahead because the Aussie... - Rail Infrastructure (1 speech)
I'm really proud to be a gunzel, and let me tell you what that means. It means I grew up with two parents in the railways, spending my weekends seeing level crossings with my dad and my two... - Economy (3 speeches)
The national accounts have now confirmed what Australians are living. They're going to the supermarket and having to put items back because real wages are going backwards while prices are rising.... - Domestic and Family Violence (2 speeches)
As a former domestic violence lawyer, I have represented women and children at the most terrifying moments of their lives. I have seen the courage it takes to leave, and I've seen firsthand that,...
