House debates
Thursday, 13 August 2026
- Fowler Electorate: Seniors (1 speech)
Last month, on 21 July, I had the privilege of attending the seniors' concert at the Liverpool Catholic Club. I was honoured to stand with our local seniors, to celebrate them and to recognise... - Newcastle Electorate: Manufacturing (1 speech)
Today is a great day for Newcastle and the Hunter and a great day for Australian manufacturing. I want to acknowledge the Albanese and Minns Labor governments for securing the future of Tomago... - Artificial Intelligence (1 speech)
There is a clear and increasingly urgent need for Australian governments to set the conditions for safe and effective adoption of AI services in health care. AI is already reading our scans and... - Southern Launch (1 speech)
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation has taken a $10 million equity stake in aerospace company Southern Launch, located in my home state of South Australia. When I visited the Adelaide... - Cutler, Mr Andrew (1 speech)
I want to read an excerpt of a speech I heard at the West Pittwater RFS AGM recently, as it is a wonderful tribute to retiring captain Andrew 'Cuts' Cutler and is emblematic of the commitment and... - 'Eastern Rosellas' (1 speech)
For the last four weeks, the nation has been united by a viral song written by locals in my electorate of Bennelong. Since young Miles Phillips released 'Eastern Rosellas', it's been playing... - Economy (1 speech)
Australians are feeling poorer under the Albanese government. Many across the country are struggling to pay their mortgages, struggling with higher energy costs and struggling to put food on... - Operation Copper (1 speech)
I would like to recognise an extraordinary group of Australians whose generosity has preserved an important chapter of our nation's wartime history. The Real Operation Copper is a documentary... - Economy (1 speech)
Australians expect judgement, dignity and character from their prime minister; instead, they get crude banter, excuses and denial. The Prime Minister continues to diminish the office he holds.... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
This year alone, 45 Australian women have had their lives tragically cut short at the hands of violence by men. Behind every number is someone's mum, sister, aunt or friend whose life was stolen... - Economy (1 speech)
It's always been the great promise of this country that every generation could pass onto their children a nation that was stronger and more prosperous. Unfortunately, under this government, this... - Cancer: Fundraising (1 speech)
I want to recognise an extraordinary young person from the Hunter community: 15-year-old Tilly from Morisset. Today, Tilly is doing something incredibly brave and generous. She's shaving off all... - Economy (2 speeches)
People in the Berowra community were already doing it tough, and then along came Anthony Albanese with his toxic taxes, which made things so much worse. The Financial Review has reported that... - Housing (1 speech)
Far too many young people feel that the housing market is stacked against them. I've spoken to many young people in my electorate who feel that the idea of owning their own home is completely out... - Prime Minister (1 speech)
This week we have once again observed a stubborn Prime Minister who consistently refuses to fess up when he has tripped up: 'It wasn't me. I didn't fall. No, it wasn't me. I didn't offend the... - Tertiary Education and Training (1 speech)
Recently, I attended the market days at ANU and University of Canberra, and I also visited the Australian Catholic University here in Canberra, where I heard about what the Albanese government's... - National Security (1 speech)
Our critical military bases have been turned into a playground for unidentified drone operators because of this government's staggering incompetence. It is a betrayal of the men and women in... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I rise today with a heavy heart—four women killed in 45 days in my home state of Queensland. Across our country, 45 Australian women have been killed by violence this year. As a former... - Prime Minister (4 speeches)
There's something about the Prime Minister, the Hunter Valley and the truth. Do you remember when he spoke to the Mining and Energy Union in the Hunter Valley and he slipped off the... - Medicare (2 speeches)
There are now over 3,800 bulk-billing clinics right across the country. If you take four seconds to say the name of each one, it takes about four hours and five minutes to complete—all the...
