House debates
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
- Eisemann, Ms Thelma (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate a life that is, quite literally, unforgettable. Last week I had the profound honour of joining Thelma Eisemann to celebrate her 108th birthday, a milestone that very few... - Health Care, Medicare (1 speech)
After support for cost-of-living relief, delivering more affordable and accessible high-quality health care is my No.1 priority, and it's a challenge I'm tackling head-on from every angle. On the... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has now triggered oil price spikes and renewed volatility in global energy markets. It's a clear reminder that, in an era of geopolitical instability,... - Lyons Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the outstanding service of several remarkable constituents from my electorate of Lyons, who've been recognised in the Australia Day 2026 honours. Mr Geoffrey... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
On Sunday afternoon, every MP was emailed a video by investigative journalists Pete Z and Drew Pavlou on NDIS fraud. They investigated suburbs with high numbers of NDIS providers. In some... - Lalor Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Well, it's been a vibrant couple of weekends at home in the electorate of Lalor. I'm pleased to speak about those weekends here today. On 28 February, I was very pleased to attend the Wyndham... - Cole, Ms Ellie (1 speech)
As Australians tune into the Paralympics this year, many will recognise one of the voices guiding them through the action, Ellie Cole. Ellie is far more than just a competitor; she's one of... - Islamophobia, Middle East (1 speech)
Ramadan is a time for reflection and for connection in our community, and there's no better place for this connection than at a local iftar in your community with friends and family. Attending... - Grey Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Seventeen years ago Sunny Singh arrived in regional South Australia with little money and few connections. Today he's a justice of the peace, an elected member and a community leader, and for... - Virgen, Mr Ronald Charles, OAM, Lilley Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Northside has lost a valued community champion with the passing of Banyo resident Ron Virgen OAM on 30 December 2025. Ron's life was dedicated to service. A 20-year Army veteran, he saw active... - Fuel (1 speech)
How much more can Australian families and small businesses take? Across my electorate of Lindsay and throughout Western Sydney, the message I hear every single day is that people are at breaking... - Discrimination (1 speech)
All of us in this place have a responsibility to use our words wisely—not for clickbait, not to generate outrage through algorithms and especially not to leave members of our communities... - Mornington Peninsula (1 speech)
On the Mornington Peninsula, we live with an administrative identity crisis. The state Labor government's official tourism site lists it as one of Victoria's beautiful 'regions' to visit. But... - Middle East (1 speech)
The Fremantle community 'contains multitudes', to use the Walt Whitman phrase. Our social heritage includes crucial Defence estate sites, vital veterans organisations and precious memorials to... - Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club, Fuel (1 speech)
Only a few weeks ago, another tragic incident occurred on the Sunshine Coast that highlighted both the power of the ocean and the extraordinary courage of our surf lifesaving volunteers. In the... - Melbourne Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
Strong schools build strong communities, and strong communities create better futures for everyone. That is why I am proud to highlight two schools in my electorate that are receiving support... - Wannon Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Across the south-west of Victoria on the long weekend we saw the very best of what our volunteers do by putting on the wonderful community events which thousands upon thousands of people attend.... - South Australia: Roads (1 speech)
As I understand it, due to a historical trade-off that occurred years ago, South Australia has been receiving a lower annual share of federal-local government road funding than other states, both... - Casey Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
We have so many amazing community events that play an important part in making our region even stronger. They are run by volunteers and community groups who give their time to allow locals to... - Calwell Electorate: Community Events (2 speeches)
I rise to recognise the important work of ICMG Women's Meadow Heights community and acknowledge their incredible efforts in raising $12,000 in support of Northern Health, contributing to vital...
