House debates
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
- TEN4TEN Leadership Dialogue (1 speech)
I rise today to share some words from the next generation of leaders in the Central West. Last year, as part of Regional Development Australia's Central West TEN4TEN Leadership Dialogue, I had... - Health Care (1 speech)
Access to affordable health care for locals in my community in north-west Sydney is not a nice-to-have; it's essential. That's why our government has worked tirelessly to strengthen Medicare and... - Sex Discrimination Act (1 speech)
I support the full Federal Court's recent landmark ruling affirming that the Sex Discrimination Act protects against unlawful discrimination based on gender identity. That protection exists for... - Werriwa Electorate: Filipino Community, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (1 speech)
South-west Sydney is home to every culture and religion. This year is the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the Philippines. In Werriwa, one of the most active and... - ElectraNet Northern Transmission Project (1 speech)
Last Friday night, more than 150 people gathered at a community forum I convened in the northern Barossa about the proposed ElectraNet Northern Transmission Project, known as NTx, and the message... - Paterson Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
Today I'd like to recognise the extraordinary work of the Port Stephens Family History Society and to celebrate the launch of something truly special for our community—the Henry F Halloran... - Lyne Electorate: Road Safety, Forster: Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat (1 speech)
A serious accident occurred on Friday 15 May along the Pacific Highway at the Bucketts Way intersection in my electorate. Sadly, this crash is not the first at this intersection, and, unless... - Launceston VeteranHub, Legacy (1 speech)
Last week, Minister Keogh assisted in officially opening the Launceston VeteranHub. This was far more than just officially opening a building. It marked an important step for a space that's... - Budget (1 speech)
It's always been the great promise of Australia that anyone could build a better life through hard work and sacrifice. That was never something to apologise for; it was something to aspire to.... - Banks Electorate: Community Events and Organisations (1 speech)
It is my pleasure to rise and acknowledge some of the community organisations and events that I have been able to attend and support over the last few weeks in my electorate of Banks. The... - Budget (1 speech)
I rise today to condemn the Albanese Labor government and its continued attack on older regional Western Australians. At a time when Australians are already struggling with rising grocery prices,... - Emu Plains: Anzac Day (1 speech)
It's pretty special to see community members come out in ever-growing numbers, as they did at Emu Plains on Anzac Day for the community run service. Along with the member for Penrith, Karen... - Budget (1 speech)
When a government runs out of money, it quickly tells you who it thinks should foot the bill for its wasteful spending, and, under this Labor government, the answer is becoming very... - Idle Off Campaign, Only About Children Childcare Centre (1 speech)
The Idle Off Campaign is an initiative to improve air quality for kids around schools and childcare centres by asking parents to switch off their engines whilst they're waiting in line to pick... - Men's Health (1 speech)
Men are often not good at speaking up when they need help. Too many boys and men suffer in silence, trying to push through hardship on their own. But, in Australia, there is already something... - Hebbard, Mr Eddie, Jagajaga Electorate: Community Grants (1 speech)
Today I am acknowledging an extraordinary member of our community, Eddie Hebbard. Eddie is a volunteer at the Sycamore Tree Cafe in Heidelberg. He is a previous winner of a Jagajaga community... - Private Health Insurance (1 speech)
A week ago I was doing my listening post run. I was in a small town called Derrinallum, a lovely rural little community full of wonderful volunteers who gel and bring the community together for... - Braddon Electorate: Tertiary Education and Training (1 speech)
Last week I met with Maree and Jason, the husband-and-wife team behind RTV Training, a local machinery and safety training organisation in the electorate of Braddon. They've successfully secured... - Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme, Budget (1 speech)
When young Australians put on the uniform and commit to defending this nation, we make them a promise: that their sacrifice will be honoured. The Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme is one... - Budget (2 speeches)
The Albanese government's recent budget is all about making it easier for young people in Melbourne's west to buy their first home. I want young Australians in my community to know that, while...
