House debates
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
- Aged Care (1 speech)
We've now had the new aged-care system for five months. This was supposed to make life better for older Australians, but for so many this has done the absolute opposite. We have long waiting... - Health Care (1 speech)
Today, I rise to speak about a reform that, while practical in design, is profound in impact, and that is the new Medicare urgent care clinic at Erina. Behind every policy and behind every... - Veterans (1 speech)
Yesterday I had the privilege of touring the newly completed Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial with the Parliamentary Friends of Veterans. It was a powerful experience—a moment to... - Warrandyte Festival (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate the Warrandyte Festival, which was held last Friday and Saturday and is now in its 49th year. Warrandyte is in the northern part of my electorate of Menzies, and, in... - Volunteering, Easter (1 speech)
I rise today to address a silent crisis unfolding in the heart of my electorate. The Kidney Support Network in Mackay has detailed the critical challenges currently threatening their essential... - Iranian Australian Community, Haitidis, Mr George, ESM (1 speech)
I rise today in solidarity with Australia's much-loved Iranian community and for those in Iran who are living with fear, repression and uncertainty. I want to start by expressing my very deep and... - Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
Today I recognise the extraordinary work of the Women's Legal Service Queensland and wish to commend their powerful community initiative known as the Epic Walk for domestic and family violence.... - Babana Aboriginal Men's Group Inc. (1 speech)
I want to talk today about a fantastic organisation in my electorate. 'Babana' means 'brother' in the Dharuk language, and it's a unique brotherhood that embraces Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
I'm going to do something completely contrarian today for this chamber. I am going to congratulate the Albanese government. Let's start by congratulating them on securing enough fuel and solving... - Australian-Philippine Association Illawarra, Namaste Mart Wollongong, Nan Tien Temple (1 speech)
I am so proud to represent the vibrant and multicultural Illawarra, where diverse communities enrich our region with celebration, life and colour. I recently attended the 47th anniversary of the... - Hinkler Electorate: Tourism Industry, Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Services, Hinkler Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
Consumer confidence has now fallen to its lowest since records began. Regional areas like Hinkler need urgent support for the tourism and local business sector. In the aftermath of devastating... - Canberra Electorate: Health Care, Canberra Electorate: Old Narrabundah Community Council (1 speech)
For too long it has been too difficult for Canberrans to find a bulk-billing GP. We've been listening to them, and I'm proud that our government has been able to deliver extra support to Canberra... - Australian National Flag, Fairfax Electorate: Homelessness (1 speech)
To love our flag is to love our country. Australians aren't a people who go for the pomp and ceremony like so many nations do, but that doesn't mean that we aren't deeply patriotic. Recently,... - Hawke Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Today I want to recognise some of the beautiful things that have been happening across our communities in my electorate of Hawke in recent times. It was a privilege to join the Sunbury community... - Australian Sikh Games (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the upcoming 38th Australian Sikh Games to be held in Melbourne from 3 to 5 April 2026 at Parkville. I've been to a number of these games in the past and they are... - Medicare (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about the government's agenda for strengthening Medicare. It won't be any surprise to Australians to know at the core of that agenda is turning around the bulk-billing rates... - Wannon Electorate: Environmental Conservation (1 speech)
One of the great sights you'll see in western Victoria happens when two brolgas are courting and start dancing in a paddock. It is magic to witness and watch. But the sad reality is that the... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
The NDIS is a fantastic Labor initiative. I have spent my working life dealing with kids—many with severe disability—and I remember Trent very, very well. Trent is now in his 40s. I... - O'Connor Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I rise today to give a big shout-out to three local sporting champions from the electorate of O'Connor—Jethro Wright, Bailey Cronin and Aylah Chadwick—all of whom I caught up with... - Prangnell, Mr Brian Charles, OAM, McGarry, Mr Michael, Anderson, Mr Sid (1 speech)
() (): The incorporated speech read as follows— It is with deep respect and affection as the federal member for Pearce that I honour the life and legacy of Mr Brian Charles Prangnell OAM. I... - Fuel (2 speeches)
The conflict in the Middle East is having real consequences here at home. It's pushing up global fuel prices and putting pressure on Australian families, farmers and small businesses. I want...
