- Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
'What is one big issue shaping our future, and what is a meaningful action you want parliament to take on it?' Earlier this year, Raise Our Voice asked that question to women and gender diverse... - Southern Women's Action Network (1 speech)
Before entering parliament, I worked in community development. That experience shaped my understanding of what it takes to create lasting change. It taught me the strongest solutions are built... - Australian Greens (1 speech)
Picture this: the year is 2035 and the Greens are in government. Don't be alarmed! Patriots are in control. After years of major party failure, voters were fed up with the corporate control of... - Disaster and Emergency Management (1 speech)
As we head into the high-risk weather season, we have to ensure that, at all levels of government, we're adequately prepared, particularly in my area of northern New South Wales, following the... - Arts and Culture (1 speech)
The arts, cultural institutions and creative opportunities enrich, support and expand the lives of Australians. They help us explore and reflect on who we are as a local community and as a... - Holt Electorate: Diwali, Sukhija, Mr Jagdeep Singh (1 speech)
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of hosting my inaugural Diwali celebrations, bringing together local community leaders and members from across Holt. I thank my friend and colleague Minister... - Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program (1 speech)
Regional Australians are asking why their communities are being neglected, while the Albanese government finds millions of dollars for hand-picked projects in Labor electorates—like the... - Fenner Electorate: Acknowledgements (1 speech)
Canberrans are endlessly ingenious. On chilly Canberra walks, Monika Mironov was forever stopping to rescue the blanket covering her daughter, Sofia. Sometimes it slipped and sometimes an excited... - Health Care: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (1 speech)
Every year, thousands of Australian men hear the words no family wants to hear: you have cancer. Almost 4,000 Australian men die from prostate cancer each year, yet this Albanese Labor government... - Trade with European Union (1 speech)
The south-west Sydney region is home to over 400,000 people of various ethnic backgrounds and beliefs, a significant number of which come from Europe including from Italy, Greece, Germany,... - Bowman Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about an issue that affects residents right across the Redlands every day: unreliable mobile phone coverage. In an age where Australians rely on their phones for work,... - Moore Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
One of the best parts of representing Moore is getting to meet the people who keep our community going. The one thing I've learnt is that behind every successful community group there's usually a... - Monash Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
'Here if you need'—that is the netball call-out in the Monash electorate, and netball continues to go from strength to strength because of the extraordinary people and volunteers who are... - Chisholm Electorate: Volunteering (1 speech)
There are many unsung heroes in our community, and that's why I held the Caroline Chisholm Volunteer Awards ceremony yet again this year on 23 October at the Mount Waverley Community Centre. It... - Fernlea Community House, Pakenham Lakeside Primary School (1 speech)
Today I acknowledge the wonderful group of young visitors from my electorate of La Trobe from Pakenham Lakeside Primary School. It was a great pleasure to welcome the grade 6 students and... - Scullin Electorate: Multicultural Events, Rosales, Mr Raymundo (Ray) (1 speech)
It's such a great time of year to be in Melbourne's north. As the weather warms up, our calendars fill up with cultural celebrations that bring together people across the community—like... - Goldstein Electorate: Sailing (1 speech)
I know there's nothing better at the start of warmer weather than the sailing season. That's right—the warmer weather is bringing across Port Phillip the sailing season for yet another... - Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I am happy to once again participate in the Raise Our Voice campaign, which puts young people's voices on the record in parliament, helping shape Australia's future. Today I have the speech of a... - Hinkler Electorate: Acknowledgements, Hinkler Electorate: Local First (1 speech)
A hospice provides a special kind of care: dignity, comfort and compassion at the end of life. I was proud to attend the fifth anniversary celebration of Fraser Coast Hospice, which has cared for... - Corangamite Electorate: Fort Queenscliff, Housing (2 speeches)
Strong communities are built when governments work closely with people they represent. My view is that, if we bring local voices into the decisions we make, we deliver outcomes and opportunities...