House debates
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
- His Beatitude Mar Paul (1 speech)
I want to warmly congratulate Archbishop Amel Nona on his election as patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, now known as His Beatitude Mar Paul III, elected by the Synod of Bishops in Rome... - Ewen, Mr Willian (Bill), Petsch, Mr Frank (1 speech)
I rise today on behalf of my community whose hearts are breaking right now following the recent tragedy in Ballina. Early last week, a crew of six marine rescue volunteers went out in difficult... - Budget (1 speech)
Tonight, it appears the cost of ambition is about to go up. Based on what has already been leaked to the media, tonight's budget is looking like a direct tax on success and a calculated betrayal... - Crossin, Ms Patricia Margaret (Trish), AM, Cull Finch, Ms Jocelyn Joanna (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the passing of two remarkable women—former senator Trish Crossin AM, and Jocelyn Cull—who both gave so much to our Northern Territory community. Trish... - Mental Health (1 speech)
I welcome the $4.9 million in funding for mental health services for Strathbogie, Murrindindi and Towong shires, which are recovering from the recent devastating Longwood and Walwa bushfires.... - Anzac Day (1 speech)
Anzac Day is a time for reflection, remembrance and gratitude. It is a day when Australians come together to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of those who defended our nation and the... - Budget (1 speech)
Australians know something isn't right. No matter how hard they work, they're just not getting ahead. After the Prime Minister himself said 50 times 'no changes to housing taxes', Labor now wants... - Singh, Councillor Preet (1 speech)
I was here in parliament on 1 April when news broke that Councillor Preet Singh had stepped aside as mayor of Wyndham City Council because in 2024 he had written a character reference for Kashyap... - Monash Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
People in my electorate are already hurting, and they're about to be let down by tonight's budget of broken promises and higher taxes. I hear them loud and clear, because Gippslanders in Monash... - Shellharbour Hospital Auxiliary (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Shellharbour Hospital Auxiliary on its 40th anniversary and to thank this dedicated group of volunteers, affectionately known as the Pink Ladies, for their... - Economy (1 speech)
Last week in my electorate of Hinkler, I launched my small business survey. Every single response that I've received so far confirms that this Labor government is making it harder to do business.... - Bennelong Electorate: Media, Barker, Ms Jacky (1 speech)
When Bennelong residents hear the words 'local journalism', a few key names are likely to come to mind. For those in Lane Cove, it's Jacky Barker. Jacky founded local independent news publication... - Labor Government (1 speech)
The Treasurer will hand down the government's much anticipated budget tonight, and Australians are already getting a glimpse of what's in store. Let's look at what's already been reported. The... - International Nurses Day (1 speech)
Today, on the international day of the nurse, we don't just celebrate a profession; we celebrate the backbone of our healthcare system. As a nurse myself for over 40 years, I know that behind... - Labor Government (1 speech)
After four years in office, this government has a trail of broken promises in its wake. Now its only remaining playing card is pitting young Australians against older generations—telling... - Croquett, Ms Katrina (1 speech)
I want to recognise an incredible woman from Kilaben Bay who's making a real difference in our community through adventure, fitness and mental resilience. Katrina Croquett has just completed... - Infrastructure (3 speeches)
When I was the Deputy Prime Minister and minister for infrastructure—and I know the member for Gippsland held that role, too, of the minister for infrastructure—in the halcyon days of... - Mental Health: Midland Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub (1 speech)
To the little child who's been living with trauma, to the pre-teen who perhaps needs some coaching to help with their emotional regulation: the Midland Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub is there to... - Taxation (1 speech)
This Labor government has declared war on Aussie aspiration. Tonight the Treasurer will outline his battle plan when he hands down the Albanese budget. The Prime Minister has given the Treasurer... - Coliban Water, Murray-Darling Basin Plan (2 speeches)
Before I begin, I just want to give those in the National Party a trigger warning: I am talking about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, because we have really good news about what we've announced in...
