House debates

Monday, 23 March 2026

  • One Nation, Fuel (1 speech)
    First of all, I'd like to say thank you to the people of South Australia for what is a remarkable turn in the politics of this nation. I hope that, with the great honour you've entrusted in One...
  • Cockman, Ms Margaret, OAM (5 speeches)
    I want to acknowledge the Member for Pearce. I understand that the Member for Pearce would like to present a copy of their speech for incorporation into Hansard in accordance with the resolution...
  • Fuel (1 speech)
    Fuel prices, fuel distribution and now fuel shortages are front of mind for families, farmers and small businesses right across the electorate of Flynn. This is no longer just a cost-of-living...
  • Greenlink Box Hill (1 speech)
    Greenlink nursery in Box Hill in my electorate is a wonderful example of the way in which our community benefits from the dedication, hard work and generosity of volunteers. This indigenous plant...
  • Fuel (1 speech)
    ():  We export our oil production for $8,000 million a year and we import our petrol and diesel for $62,000 million a year. Someone could infer from this that we are run by morons, but,...
  • Lavarch, Ms Colleen (1 speech)
    I rise to honour the exceptional life of Colleen Lavarch, who left us in February, aged 94. She devoted her life to her two great loves: her family and the Australian Labor Party. She grew up...
  • Fuel (1 speech)
    I want to acknowledge one of my state members, Jimmy McDonald, who reached out to me on the weekend. We have a number of fuel suppliers and distributors in our region, and he received a text from...
  • Soldier On (1 speech)
    The Territory, as a lot of Australians know, has been hit by floods and cyclones. I want to give a shout-out to all those that are responding and assisting Territorians in their time of need. It...
  • Cost of Living (1 speech)
    The legacy that's being left by this Labor government is that the economy is weak, fuel supplies aren't guaranteed and Australians out there are hurting. The cost of living at the moment is...
  • Juvenile Arthritis (1 speech)
    Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Week was 16 to 23 March. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, yet one of the least recognised. An estimated 6,000 to...
  • Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year Award (1 speech)
    Last week I visited the Eather family farms near Narrabri. The Eathers were awarded the 2025 Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year award. I have met many pioneering families throughout the...
  • Aukus (1 speech)
    Following the recently announced $3.9 billion Albanese Labor government investment at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide's north, they are building, preparing and planning for the greatest...
  • Fuel (2 speeches)
    Regional Australia has grown accustomed to copping the brunt of this government's mismanagement, but nowhere is it more dire than the current fuel crisis. Last week I received an urgent plea from...
  • Labor Government (1 speech)
    I'm really proud to stand here today as part of the Albanese Labor government to talk about our record on delivering, particularly for regional Australia, real cost-of-living measures. We are...
  • Fuel (1 speech)
    It's an absolute delight to get out of the Canberra bubble and go home to my wonderful electorate, but the stories I bring back are not great. I spoke to a farmer who had to stop mid-harvest...
  • Medicare (1 speech)
    Bulk-billing rates are going up across the Hunter, and this did not happen by chance. It came from the biggest investment in Medicare in Australia's history. We chose to support our local GPs,...
  • Fuel Security (1 speech)
    Australia is facing a massive fuel crisis, and the Minister for Climate Change and Energy acknowledged that two weeks ago in this House. Families, businesses and industry are feeling the pressure...
  • Macquarie Electorate: Great Western Highway (1 speech)
    I want to set the record straight: Mount Victoria, Blackheath and Megalong Valley, west of Katoomba, are all open for business. Media reports of the closure of Victoria Pass—the steep hill...
  • Albanese Government (1 speech)
    Australians are hurting. After nearly four years of the Albanese government, Australians are worse off, and they believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. People are frustrated and...
  • One Nation (2 speeches)
    I'd like to speak directly to anyone who's considering supporting One Nation: don't do it. I know you're feeling frustrated or anxious, with cost-of-living challenges and concerns about the...