House debates
Thursday, 12 March 2026
- Health Care (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on this government's failures when it comes to health care. Australia is fortunate to have one of the strongest healthcare systems in the world, and that's a system that's... - Disaster and Emergency Management (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the selfless work of first responders in my electorate of Isaacs. Our community relies on Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Fire Rescue Victoria and the volunteers... - Ryan Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Brisbane is being sold off, and we are getting absolutely nothing for it. Labor and the LNP are using the Olympics to enrich their big developer mates. Here are six pieces of public land that are... - Barton Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Bravo to Jahnava Tevita of Earlwood District Girl Guides, who has been awarded the highly acclaimed Baden-Powell Award. Unfortunately, I could not attend Jahnava's ceremony. Because of that, I... - Lyne Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
While regional Australians and regional businesses are dealing with the problems of getting access to fuel, they're also dealing with the state of the road network. Regional Australia is facing... - Cocks, Ms Helen (1 speech)
Today I want to recognise a remarkable member of the Cowan community, Helen Cocks. She has dedicated two decades of service to supporting residents through her work at the Hepburn Centre where... - Pollard, Mr Sean, Economy (1 speech)
I want to place on the record the extraordinary courage and achievements of a Forrest resident and, indeed, the captain of the Australian Paralympic Team for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Sean... - Superannuation (1 speech)
In October last year, I spoke in this House about the changes the government was making to the superannuation system to better serve the interests of working people, particularly low-income... - Child Care (1 speech)
The current state of child care in regional Western Australia is dire. Economic and social wellbeing of communities is under threat because of the lack of affordable, accessible care. My... - Solomon Electorate: International Women's Day (1 speech)
There's been a lot of rain in the Northern Territory. I want to give a shout-out to everyone dealing with those conditions—those that have been impacted and also those who are responding to... - Artificial Intelligence (1 speech)
I'm here to talk about AI, particularly how it's going to affect not only Wentworth but, actually, our country. AI is a huge opportunity, but it is going to be disruptive, and I do believe some... - Maribyrnong Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Over the past few weeks, I've had the absolute privilege of spending time with some grassroots organisations, local schools and sporting clubs that truly represent the best of my community. I... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about something that has been felt in homes, streets and community centres right across Townsville. Our local support organisations are doing everything they can, but the... - Shellharbour Community Awards (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise Jarrad Borg, who in January this year was named Shellharbour City Council's Citizen of the Year. Jarrad received this award because he has transformed the landscape of... - Mental Health Sector Expo (1 speech)
The timing couldn't have been any better. Just a couple of days after being appointed as our new shadow assistant minister for mental health, I had the opportunity to attend the Mental Health... - South Australian State Election (1 speech)
In just nine days, South Australians will have their time to decide who will govern the state for another four years. We have been blessed over the last four years to have Premier Peter... - Fuel (1 speech)
Across my electorate of Barker, communities are confronting the consequences of a fuel crisis that this government has failed to manage. In town after town across regional South Australia, the... - Moreton Electorate: Environment, Discrimination (1 speech)
I recently took an unusual walk with my local councillor, Steve Griffiths, in my south-side electorate of Moreton. We walked underneath Toohey Road in Salisbury, from one side of the forest to... - South Australian State Election, Grey Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
We have a state election pre-poll starting this coming Saturday. I'd like to discuss the incredible candidates running in the state seats around Grey. Sam Telfer is the current member for... - Bendigo Electorate: Community Organisations (2 speeches)
I recently had the pleasure of being part of a special book launch at the Bendigo Library. Imagine a Place, a story about going to playgroup, was launched at the Bendigo Library during a very...
