House debates
Thursday, 20 August 2026
- Indi Electorate: National Science Week (1 speech)
This week is National Science Week, and I want to celebrate the discovery, fun and wonder happening right across my electorate of Indi. Schools across Indi are marking the week with science based... - Labor Government, SASSI (1 speech)
In recent weeks, I have proudly delivered a number of important Albanese Labor government investments for the Illawarra. We've secured funding for more local aged-care beds, backed local advanced... - Gun Control (1 speech)
Labor's firearm laws were rushed through parliament in response to the Bondi terrorist attack, despite there being no evidence linking licensed firearm owners to that event. Farmers, sport... - Palmerston Young Writers Festival (1 speech)
I want to talk about some very talented young Territory writers. 'A long, ghastly fart.' That's an unusual opening to a speech in parliament, no doubt, but that line comes from a winning short... - Arts and Culture: Tasmania (1 speech)
Last year the Tasmanian arts minister was advised that dangerously low arts funding had left the sector highly vulnerable. Indeed, I regularly hear the same from folks in the industry who make a... - Men's Health (1 speech)
With the support of the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Ged Kearney, and the Special Envoy for Men's Health, Dan Repacholi, I recently facilitated a men's health forum in my electorate of... - Economy (1 speech)
Yesterday the Treasurer reassured Australians that our debt is in good shape compared with international credit ratings. Australians should ask a simple question: are we managing our debt or is... - National Youth Parliament (1 speech)
National Youth Parliament has just been in the building this week, and this was a speech given by Sophia, the representative for Hunter: AI is becoming increasingly pervasive across our society,... - Fiscal Policy (1 speech)
Under Labor, Australia's debt has hit the eye-watering figure of $1 trillion. That is not just a number on a Treasury spreadsheet; it's a bill that every Australian and every small business will... - Housing (1 speech)
It was a privilege today to co-host a joint event between Parliamentary Friends of Housing and Parliamentary Friends of Mental Health, along with the member for Fisher, in collaboration with... - Veterans: Health (1 speech)
Five thousand dollars is what this government effectively considers is the worth of our veterans in its callous changes to the allied health caps being put on our veterans. The servicemen and... - Chisholm Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
On Saturday I had the privilege of joining with the East Melbourne Panthers in support of their Flanno for a Farmer day fundraiser. I note that they were playing against the Frankston Dolphins,... - Liberal-National Coalition (1 speech)
As of today, Labor has driven our national debt to a trillion dollars, and that's not an abstract number. It means the interest bill alone is running at more than $52,000 every single minute.... - Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs' Night (1 speech)
Last Saturday I attended the Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs' Night in Clyde hosted by the Australia-Sri Lanka Business Forum. The evening brought together entrepreneurs who are building businesses,... - Economy (1 speech)
Today marks a critical point in Australian history because this government is maxing out the national credit card and leaving Australians to foot the bill. Today, our national debt hits $1... - Werriwa Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Health, education opportunities, good roads and local services are the issues that most come up when I'm talking to constituents in my local area. I am really pleased to be able to report to the... - Economy (1 speech)
Today Australia crosses a deeply troubling milestone: $1 trillion worth of Labor's debt. That's $1 trillion that needs to be serviced by Australian families. The interest bill alone is running at... - National Science Week (1 speech)
This week is National Science Week. When I think back on my journey in science, I remember getting my first go at using a Bunsen burner in year 7, then falling in love with anatomy, before going... - Veterans, International Relations: Australia and Japan (3 speeches)
I rise to talk about the government and to give some friendly advice about a little less hubris and a little more accountability. I would say there were two examples of this we've seen recently.... - Medicare (2 speeches)
Every day we are in this building, we on this side of the House are focused on delivering real change for Australians. Of course, I'm focused on what this means for my community in Maribyrnong. I...
