House debates
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
- Taxation (1 speech)
Who should your politicians serve—the young nurse who just wants to be able to buy a home and raise a family one day or the CEO of the massive gas corporation whose company pays no tax, the... - Australian War Memorial (1 speech)
This morning I had the privilege of gathering with a small group of colleagues and friends from this place and the other place and from all sides of politics to tour the outstanding new Anzac... - Easter (1 speech)
I rise to take this opportunity to wish everyone across the Flynn electorate a very happy Easter. Easter is a deeply significant time for many, beginning with Good Friday, a day of reflection,... - Robertson Appeal (1 speech)
Harriet and I want to talk about the Robertson Christmas appeal. Towards the close of 2025, I asked the people of Robertson for their support in launching the Robertson appeal. I called on my... - Tasmania: Teachers (1 speech)
On Thursday last week, instead of being in the classroom, doing what they love and do best, Tasmanian public school teachers and thousands of other public sector workers rallied outside... - Sri Lankan New Year (1 speech)
Ayubowan. As we approach the Sri Lankan New Year, Sri Lankan Australians in my electorate of Holt are coming together to celebrate with joy, cultural pride and community spirit. This special... - Fuel (1 speech)
People are going to be paying less for their fuel because this opposition brought into the chamber and started the debate on having a look at the reduction in fuel excise. I'm proud to be part of... - Wages and Salaries (1 speech)
Today, we have seen a win for workers. It's a win for workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy; a win for our younger workers; and a win for intergenerational equity. The independent Fair Work... - Fuel (1 speech)
Across Australia, we have seen the living standards of all Australians decline. I received an email from one of my locals, Brett, who's a mortgage broker, and he summed it up this way: In my... - Manningham Interfaith Network (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the important work of the Manningham Interfaith Network. In a time when there are those who seek to divide us and who say that people of different races and religions... - Fuel (1 speech)
Today Australia finds itself in a very disturbing situation of dual stress: limited fuel availability and extremely high prices. Australians are suffering every time they go to the bowser, and it... - Kalamunda Show (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a celebratory, momentous milestone in the heart of Perth Hills, in Western Australia. It's the 125th anniversary of the Kalamunda Show. Since its inception in 1898,... - Fuel (2 speeches)
Yesterday we saw this government finally forced into using a bit of common sense by slashing the fuel excise, saving all Australians 26c per litre at the bowser. It's great that they listened to... - Aged Care (1 speech)
The Minister for Aged Care and Seniors is misleading older Australians. He pretends the home aged-care system is working. Yesterday, the minister claimed that older Australians were assessed in... - Wages and Salaries (1 speech)
If you are 18 years old, you can vote, drive and even fight for your country. You are an adult in every way. The only difference is your pay. But, today, thanks to the SDA, we are delivering a... - Prime Minister (1 speech)
Let's play a game today and pin the quote on the donkey. First up, in 2021, who said, 'At this moment of crisis, the Prime Minister has failed to lead'? That'd be the bloke who is now the Prime... - Fuel, Wages and Salaries (1 speech)
While those opposite might want to play games afternoon; this government is taking real action when people need it the most. From 1 April—that's tomorrow—we're halving the fuel excise... - Fuel (3 speeches)
When Australians needed help at the fuel bowser, the coalition led and the Prime Minister followed. Australian families, tradies and small businesses will now pay less for fuel because the...
