House debates
Monday, 25 May 2026
- Mayo Electorate: Australia's Biggest Morning Tea (1 speech)
It was incredibly moving to not just attend but to open one of South Australia's most successful Australia's Biggest Morning Tea fundraisers. And that was at Macclesfield in my community of Mayo... - Canberra Electorate: Volunteering (1 speech)
Last week was National Volunteer Week, and I just want to take a second to acknowledge the incredibly important work of all the volunteers in our Canberra community, whether it's the people who... - Wentworth Electorate: Early Childhood Education and Care (1 speech)
I want to speak today about an issue that is raised constantly by the people of Wentworth: child care—specifically cost, access and safety. Australia has some of the highest childcare costs... - Pearce Electorate: Thriving Suburbs Program (1 speech)
The incorporated speech read as follows— It was a pleasure to attend the grand opening of the Drukpa Community Hall this month and to see this important project come to fruition after the... - Warringah Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
The Joy of Giving Hub and Swap in the City show how community led action can make sustainability accessible, joyful and a community building exercise. I'm delighted to recognise these two... - Daniher, Mr Neale Francis, AO, McLean, Mr Michael (Magic) (1 speech)
As I rise, I've just received a note from my staff to say that the AFL legend and motor neurone disease campaigner Neale Daniher has passed, so I wanted to pass on my and my family's condolences... - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (1 speech)
CSIRO, our peak research body, with a large presence in Ryan, has just cut another 92 jobs. This is after cutting 800 jobs over the last two years. Many of these latest jobs were crucial roles in... - Norwood Football Club, Young, Ms Ashleigh (1 speech)
On Saturday 23rd May 2026, I attended the South Australian National Football League Women's clash between the mighty Norwood Redlegs and the North Adelaide Roosters. Despite putting on a solid... - Wide Bay Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Agricultural shows are among the oldest and most enduring community events in Australia, showcasing the best of what the regions have to offer. They raise awareness of our regional strengths and... - Harrison, Robert Joseph (Bob), OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise Bob Harrison OAM, who passed away in April at the age of 91. Bob was born in Goulburn and moved to Port Kembla in 1953 to work for Australian Iron & Steel, which... - Labor Government (1 speech)
Last Thursday, more than 100 locals joined me at Meridan Community Church for my 2026 federal budget and cost-of-living forum. The message from the community was loud and clear. People are... - Hunter Electorate: Wine Industry (1 speech)
The Hunter Valley has done it again. We all know the Hunter produces the best wine in the country and, I would argue, the best wine anywhere in the world. Now we've got another award to prove it.... - Budget (2 speeches)
Regional Western Australians are hurting. Families and small businesses are all struggling to stay afloat, and workers are seeing their wages disappear with inflation. Labor's response is the... - Walk for Truth (1 speech)
On National Sorry Day and at the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the truth of our shared history and the responsibility we all carry to walk forward together. Sorry Day... - Budget (1 speech)
Labor's budget sends a very clear message to Australians who work hard, save hard and take risks: if you dare to get ahead, this government is coming after you. This budget is an assault on... - Gilmore Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Friday was a fantastic day in my electorate, with the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, joining me and local state MPs to cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Jervis Bay flyover. This is the... - Budget (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak on behalf of the seniors of O'Connor, who are being unfairly targeted by the Albanese government in the budget. These are the Australians who have worked hard their entire... - Menzies Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
Last Wednesday evening was a pretty special one in my community of Menzies. I was honoured to host the 2026 Menzies volunteer awards night, to acknowledge the incredible people in our community... - Roads (1 speech)
Last Friday, the Albanese Labor government and the Allan Labor government made an announcement. They said that the Western Highway duplication between Buangor and Ararat was going to be finished.... - Banks Electorate: De La Salle College Revesby Heights (1 speech)
During the last sitting week, I had the opportunity to recognise the Speaker's Parliament in Schools program coming to a school in my electorate of Banks. This week, though, I have the... - Veterans (1 speech)
In the past week, my offices in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay have received dozens of emails and a mountain of calls. As I've travelled across Hinkler with my mobile office to Pialba, Woodgate,... - Grayden, Hon. William Leonard (Bill), AM (1 speech)
Today, I would like to mark the passing of the Hon. Bill Grayden AM, who died on 28 April at the extraordinary age of 105. Bill Grayden held the federal seat of Swan for the Liberal Party from... - Daniher, Mr Neale Francis, AO, Backpacks 4 SA Kids (1 speech)
I'd like to acknowledge the passing of a great man today—Neale Daniher. He showed Australia what courage, dignity and purpose truly look like, even as he faced the cruelty of MND. He turned... - Wellers Hill State School, Yeronga Eagles Football Club (1 speech)
There were many blue cupcakes arranged into the shape of the number 100 and surrounded by an absolutely huge crowd. It was this Sunday, and it was at Wellers Hill State School, and they... - Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of joining the 50th anniversary of the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. The milestone was celebrated with the unveiling of a new portrait honouring the Athenaeum... - Macquarie Electorate: Government Funding (1 speech)
I welcome the New South Wales government's rollout of a $3.5 million support package for small businesses and councils across the Blue Mountains and Central West who were impacted by the closure... - Victoria Point Australian Football Club: 60th Anniversary (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Victoria Point Sharks, a proud pillar of my community. I had the pleasure of attending the club's 60th anniversary dinner on... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise today to share the experience I had on the weekend when I met Rebecca and her little two-year-old son, Phoenix. Phoenix has spina bifida. He was born with spina bifida. He had a... - Victoria: Energy (1 speech)
I rise with some great news. On Thursday, I met with over 200 farmers down in St Arnaud at the town hall there. Matt Canavan, the Leader of the Nationals; Darren Chester, the Deputy Leader of the... - Njoroge-Eaton, Ms Monica (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate Monica Njoroge-Eaton on receiving the New South Wales premier's Community Languages Teacher Medal this year—a thoroughly well deserved award—in... - Fowler Electorate: Community Events (2 speeches)
There were lots of activities in the electorate of Fowler this weekend. I was really honoured to be invited by the Melkite Catholic community of Liverpool and the beautiful celebration of the...
