House debates
Thursday, 12 March 2026
- Energy (1 speech)
With all the great challenges come great opportunities. To put another way, in politics we should never let a good crisis go to waste. We are in the middle of a global energy crisis, and it's not... - Middle East: Lebanon (1 speech)
It is an extremely distressing time for Lebanese Australians who are worried about their families and loved ones. Our message to Australians in the Middle East, including Lebanon, is clear: if... - Economy (1 speech)
I don't think there has ever been a time where Australians are more mindful and nervous about their future. But don't worry, the Treasurer is on his way to save us. He has turned the inflation... - Benham, Mr Ray (1 speech)
Earlier this year, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ray Benham. As well as being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a very highly regarded engineer, Ray was a... - Fuel Security (1 speech)
We should be stocking 90 days of fuel reserves like we are supposed to do as part of the International Energy Agency. Instead, we only have 36 days of petrol and 32 days of diesel. Now, that has... - Dickson Electorate (1 speech)
If you told me 10 years ago that Petrie in my electorate of Dickson would become home to a world-class university, an Olympic and Paralympic Games venue and a new lakes precinct with three... - Fuel (1 speech)
I rise today to condemn this government's failure to guarantee access to fuel for all Australians. Constituents of my regional electorate are contacting me in droves as fuel dries up for their... - Norwood Netball Club (1 speech)
I recently attended the inaugural season launch for the Norwood Netball Club, which will be competing for the first time in Netball South Australia's 2026 Hospital Research Foundation Group... - Economy (1 speech)
In my electorate of La Trobe, residents are doing it really tough, with a 40c increase to fuel. I know this is occurring right across the country, but the cost of living under Labor has been very... - Peters, Ms Taylah (1 speech)
I want to recognise a constituent of mine, Taylah Peters, on being named the Northern Territory winner of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women's Leadership. This honour reflects not only... - Crime (1 speech)
Earlier this week, Australians learned through a national investigation by A Current Affair that an accused child sex offender from New Zealand is now living on the Sunshine Coast. This is a man... - Multiculturalism (1 speech)
In an increasingly uncertain world, one where there are all too many conflicts, it is useful to remind ourselves that as local leaders we must encourage peace and harmony in our own communities.... - Fuel Security (1 speech)
I represent a region that the rest of Australia relies on for food, water and power, and our region relies on secure and affordable fuel to do that. Right now we are running out. Australia is the... - International Women's Day (1 speech)
As we marked International Women's Day on Sunday, I rise to recognise the incredible women in Holt and right across Australia who contribute so much to our communities, our economy and our... - Fuel (1 speech)
It seems that Australian fuel supply is so fragile that regional independent wholesalers and our farmers are being told they can't have any. It's all been saved for the cities. Let me tell you... - Liberal-National Coalition (1 speech)
It's already March, but it seems like whenever we come down to this place there's another coalition party leadership contest. This week is no different because yesterday, as the dust settled on... - Fuel (1 speech)
Onto something important: the fuel situation is getting worse by the day in my electorate, affecting businesses, farmers and families. Inionba Pastoral in Kyvalley milks 1,500 cows and crops... - Made in the Illawarra: Innovation, Energy and Manufacturing Expo (1 speech)
I was delighted to co-host the Made in the Illawarra: Innovation, Energy and Manufacturing Expo this week, right here in Parliament House, in partnership with the University of Wollongong. Our... - Cost of Living, Fuel (1 speech)
It is a sad state of affairs when, every time I step up to this dispatch box, it's to talk about how much Australians are struggling. Why? Because of those opposite. Australians are being hit... - Hunter Electorate: Acknowledgements (2 speeches)
I want to recognise an incredible achievement by a group of young athletes from our region, who have taken the Hunter all the way to the world stage. The Lady Lynx cheer team from EOD Allstars...
