House debates
Thursday, 2 July 2026
- Cybersafety (1 speech)
Think about what the internet could have been: a place where children learn, create and connect safely, where people in crisis find support and where algorithms surface what's true and valuable.... - Mowbray, Mr Nicholas Gerard (1 speech)
Today I rise to pay tribute to a dear friend, trusted colleague and lifelong Labor activist, Nick Mowbray. Nick's passing has come as a profound shock to so many of us who knew him, worked... - Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
Last month, I met with a group of victims-survivors of family and domestic violence from my community, and I'd like to use my time today to read some of their experiences into the parliamentary... - Wills Electorate (1 speech)
It was 10 years ago today that I had the great privilege of being elected as a member of Wills. In my first speech, I said that I was elected by the people of Wills to serve them and to make a... - Petition: Voluntary Assisted Dying (3 speeches)
I rise to present a petition signed by more than 13,000 Australians. The petition has been considered by the Petitions Committee and found to be in order. It calls on this House to amend the... - Corangamite Electorate: Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (1 speech)
Well, it's finally open. After years of planning, investment and construction, the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is now welcoming visitors. While it's on Geelong's waterfront,... - Kilmore: Roads (1 speech)
As at the last election, the AEC boundary changes meant that the town of Kilmore came into the electorate that I represent, the electorate of Nicholls, and Kilmore is one of the oldest inland... - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Small Business (1 speech)
In my electorate of Bonner, Labor's cheaper medicines policy has delivered 2.7 million cheaper scripts, putting more than $19 million back in the pockets of locals. From 1 July, people in my... - Wakil, Mr Isaac, AO (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge the passing of a great Australian, Isaac Wakil AO, aged 104. Isaac's story is the great Australian story of a person born overseas, fleeing persecution, making his fortune... - Griffith Electorate: King's Birthday Honours and Awards (1 speech)
This year's King's Birthday Honours recognised 14 Griffith recipients whose service reflects the best of our community. In my short few minutes here today, I want to acknowledge a few of them.... - Michelson, Mr Tim (Loaf), Casey Electorate: Wine and Gin Industries (1 speech)
CFA volunteers give back so much to our community, and today I want to pay tribute to a good friend of mine, someone I've known for 20 years: Tim Mitchelson, better known to all of us as Loaf.... - Bendigo Electorate: Oscar 1 Emergency Response Mine Rescue Brigade, Drummond, Mr Don (1 speech)
I rise to give a special shout-out to Oscar 1 CFA. The Oscar 1 CFA is quite a unique CFA volunteer unit in Bendigo. Its focus is on mine rescue. Like many old mining regions, Bendigo is littered... - Domestic and Family Violence, Housing (1 speech)
I rise today with a heavy heart, because the scourge of domestic and family violence is no longer just a headline in the media for our local community. This week it has been happening in our own... - Data Centres (1 speech)
I rise today to raise the voices of community concerns in the outer west. In my community in Melbourne's western suburbs, there's been a proposal for the largest data centre ever publicly... - Parkes Electorate: Regional Post Offices (1 speech)
These days we can let someone on the other side of the world know what we're thinking almost before we've thought it. But, sadly, it has become harder and harder to send a simple letter. Many... - Budget (1 speech)
Yesterday was 1 July, and this was a really important day where a lot of cost-of-living help was provided by this government. Starting from 1 July, I'm really very pleased that workers that rely... - Social Cohesion (1 speech)
Every parent wants better for their kids. That's why we turn up to work. That's why we save. That's why we drive them to piano lessons, take them to sports and put effort into their... - Petrie Electorate: Arts and Culture, Parliament in Schools Program, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (1 speech)
Today I want to celebrate three examples of what makes Petrie such a special place: creativity, community and confidence in the future. First, Redcliffe is fast making its case as the art capital... - Labor Government (1 speech)
Yesterday, we heard Labor spruiking their changes that came into effect with the new financial year, and there was a lot of chest beating and oversimplified statements around the standards of... - Morris, Ms Julia Anne (2 speeches)
I rise today to honour the life and service of Julia Morris and to extend my deepest condolences to her daughter, Mollie; her parents, Allan and Anne; her brother, James; and all of her friends,...
