House debates
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
- Fuel (2 speeches)
In the Central West of New South Wales and around our country, there is a major fuel crisis unfolding before our eyes. Farmers are ringing the alarm bells as they're not able to secure the diesel... - Great Western Highway: Victoria Pass (1 speech)
People who travel the Great Western Highway across the Blue Mountains are facing a terrible situation, with the highway closed and a detour in place because of defects at the historic Victoria... - Tolano, Mr Joe (1 speech)
Last week the Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving community lost one of its own, 18-year-old Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club member, Joe Tolano. Joe disappeared in the surf at Buddina... - Indigenous Australians (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge Wanyubi Marika and Deputy Chair Brenda Marika as well as many others who have travelled from north-east Arnhem Land. The Yolngu people of north-east Arnhem Land are a strong... - Curtin Electorate: Environment (1 speech)
The Northern Jarrah Forest is one of WA's most precious landscapes. It supports threatened species and significant waterways and holds deep cultural significance for Aboriginal communities. Its... - Maribyrnong Electorate: International Women's Day Young Leaders Breakfast (1 speech)
Last Friday I had the honour of hosting a room filled with bright and formidable young women who will lead our community into the future. My inaugural International Women's Day Young Leaders... - National Party of Australia (1 speech)
Today the Nationals parliamentary party room voted for a new leadership team after the decision by the former leader, the member for Maranoa, David Littleproud, to stand down. And, refreshingly,... - Qantas (1 speech)
Qantas was recently held accountable by the union movement—in particular, the TWU—for its inadequate payment of international staff at the Jetstar Singapore international cabin crew... - Fuel Security (1 speech)
I call on the government to commence action to bolster sovereign fuel and fertiliser production in this country. The businesses, families, fishers and farmers in my electorate demand it. With the... - Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry (1 speech)
Being from the northern suburbs of Adelaide, it is no secret that I'm a strong supporter of RM Williams and the contribution it makes to my community. The brand is an Australian icon, but more... - Cost of Living (2 speeches)
In the last couple of days we've heard a lot about the haves and the have-nots—about who has fuel and who doesn't. And it seems that our farmers, our fishers and our friends in the bush... - Domestic and Family Violence: Financial Abuse (1 speech)
Financial abuse is insidious and it is persistent. Often, when a woman leaves a physically violent home, the abuse doesn't stop; financial abuse continues to occur. It has a long tail, and it... - Economy (1 speech)
Leadership is about understanding that you can't control events; however, you can control how you prepare, and how you respond to events. And this government has failed to prepare Australians and... - Macarthur Electorate: St Gregory's College (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate St Gregory's College Campbelltown as it celebrates its centenary this year. St Greg's opened during the difficult years of the Great Depression, with just three Marist... - Fuel Security (1 speech)
This government is failing the people of Australia. There is no question about that. There's a cost-of-living crisis, and now we have a fuel crisis, which is not being managed, as we've just... - Local Women of the Year Awards (1 speech)
Today, I'm proud to cast a spotlight on four wonderful members of our community who are doing incredible things to make our world brighter, happier and more inclusive. Firstly, a huge... - Fuel (1 speech)
The bowser is the new barometer of Labor's failure, and right now the needle is screaming the red, with fuel hitting $3 a litre. The lucky country is staring down the inflation inferno that... - Schools (1 speech)
This month marks an important milestone for public education in Australia. To mark the occasion, I have a pop quiz for the House. Colleagues, are you ready? Question 1: which government is... - Fuel Security (1 speech)
Yesterday we found out a few home truths about the ineptitude of the Minister for Energy and Climate Change. Firstly, he has no idea that Australia runs on diesel—and I'm glad he's come in,... - Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (2 speeches)
This week the Albanese Labor government has again demonstrated its commitment to improving outcomes for victims and survivors of sexual violence, with the expansion of specialised trauma informed...
