House debates
Monday, 17 August 2026
- Gun Control (1 speech)
The state and federal gun buyback for New South Wales is an absolute insult to every law-abiding gun owner and firearm business across our state. What a farce! Forcing around 50,000 law-abiding... - McGrail-Bateup, Mr Joseph Leigh (1 speech)
Today I sadly rise to acknowledge the passing of Joseph McGrail Bateup. Joseph would be known by most as the world's loudest man, having been recognised by Guinness World Records for recording... - Whistleblower Protection (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the fantastic news that last week whistleblower and Wentworth constituent David McBride was released from prison on parole. I send all my wellwishes to David, his friends... - Strathfield Massacre (1 speech)
Today marks 35 years since the Strathfield massacre. On 17 August 1991, seven innocent people were killed and six others seriously injured in 10 terrifying minutes at Strathfield Plaza. Today we... - Warringah Men's Stronger Together Breakfast (1 speech)
We hosted the inaugural Warringah Men's Stronger Together Breakfast at Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, bringing together boys and men of all ages. Manly Sea Eagles head coach Kieran Foran... - Gorton Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
If you find yourself driving along the Calder Freeway in Melbourne's north-west, you'll pass a turn off to Calder Park drive. That interchange connects our community with the rest of Melbourne... - Manufacturing Industry (1 speech)
O'Connor's nickel workers have every right to ask why jobs in the Hunter Valley are treated as a national priority while jobs in the Goldfields are left to the mercy of the market. This Labor... - Petition: Aircraft Noise (1 speech)
I rise to present a petition concerning aircraft overflights and holding patterns above the Pokolbin vineyards district. The petition read as follows— The Pokolbin region in New South... - Housing (1 speech)
Labor has delivered a trifecta of failures on housing: fewer homes, higher rents and confidence in the market smashed. In any market, supply is the key determinant of price. Lower supply equals... - C91.3FM (1 speech)
For a quarter of a century, C91.3 has been much more than a radio station; it's been the voice of our community; keeping locals informed, entertained and connected. From Campbelltown and Camden... - Housing (1 speech)
The economic geniuses in the Labor Party never cease to amaze me because not only have they driven rents up for so many Australians but they've made housing much more expensive and the number of... - Tonkin Highway Corridor (1 speech)
Last Friday, Minister Keogh, Steven Price MLA and I visited the Tonkin Highway Corridor interchange upgrade projects, and we saw firsthand the significant work that's under way to improve one of... - Goldstein Electorate: Acknowledgements (1 speech)
Every MP should be aware of their own political mortality, and I can assure you from personal experience I know that better than most. So I congratulate with trepidation Archie McKay for being... - Housing (2 speeches)
I notice the National Youth Parliament is rolling in, and somewhere there is Jasper. I'm not sure that I can see him, but, Jasper, you are definitely an asset to the youth parliament. You're an... - EMILY's List Australia (1 speech)
Hi, Josh. I rise today to speak about EMILY'S List. EMILY'S List has played a critically important role in strengthening women's representation and advancing gender equality in Australia. In the... - Housing (3 speeches)
The Labor government has reached the trifecta of housing failures: fewer homes, higher rents and confidence in the market completely smashed. The great Australian dream under this Labor... - Business (1 speech)
The great promise of Australian egalitarianism is that everyone gets a fair chance to succeed. Everyone has the chance to go further and dream of something better. It is the apprentice who... - Agriculture Industry (1 speech)
I have one question for the Albanese government. Why do they hate farmers? I want to acknowledge the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the really uphill battle that she's got... - Superannuation (2 speeches)
When you think about public policy failures through history, what comes to mind? Some of you might be thinking about WorkChoices, the legislation that stripped away working Australians' rights,...
