Sam Lim's recent appearances (OpenAustralia.org)
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date: 2026-02-05T22:06:04+00:00
items: Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
items: Asbestos Related Diseases | Constituency Statements | House debates
items: Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset | Motions | House debates
items: Dementia | Adjournment | House debates
items: Peters, Ms Joan, OAM | Constituency Statements | House debates
items: Motor Neurone Disease | Statements by Members | House debates
items: Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025, Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
items: Climate Change | Questions without Notice | House debates
items: Medicare, Aged Care | Questions without Notice | House debates
items: Police Week | Private Members' Business | House debates
items: Women's Health | Statements by Members | House debates
items: Mental Health | Constituency Statements | House debates
items: National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
items: Ragdoll Foundation | Adjournment | House debates
items: Artificial Intelligence | Motions | House debates
items: Harty, Detective Senior Sergeant John | Statements by Members | House debates
items: Resources Sector | Questions without Notice | House debates
items: Housing | Questions without Notice | House debates
items: Economy | Questions without Notice | House debates

Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
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description: I'm pleased to speak to the Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025. This bill is about providing a clear statutory framework for the essential services that TIS National has provided for...
encoded: I'm pleased to speak to the Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025. This bill is about providing a clear statutory framework for the essential services that TIS National has provided for more than 75 years. Their services have benefited so many Australians. This bill is important because it is another way that the Albanese government is delivering for Australians with limited English proficiency by ensuring they have the resources to get the help they need. The Australian government began providing translating services in 1947 and interpreting services in the 1950s to support postwar migrants. In 1973, Australia became the first country in the world to provide a telephone interpreting service. This is a service that so many people, including those in my electorate of Tangney, continue to use today. TIS National provides some really important services for our communities, with translating and interpreting services for government agencies, for the private sector and for individuals. Telephone interpreting services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure these services are always available for triple zero emergency calls and other urgent matters. TIS National also provides remote interpreting, video and onsite interpreting, and translation services. TIS National also provides free services including free interpreting services for doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals, as well as trade unions, real estate agencies and parliamentarians. The free translation services provide new arrivals with translations of their key personal documents into English to help support migrants' participation in employment, education and community life. I want to speak about my electorate of Tangney, which is one of the most diverse electorates in Western Australia. I also want to touch on my own story as someone who migrated to Australia with my wife and three children back in 2002, when I was in my early 40s. When my wife and I first arrived in Pert…
date: 2026-02-04T17:15:00+00:00

Asbestos Related Diseases | Constituency Statements | House debates
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description: My first neighbour in Australia was Bruce Baker. My family and I migrated to Australia in 2002, and our first house was in Bull Creek, in my electorate of Tangney. One day Bruce looked over the...
encoded: My first neighbour in Australia was Bruce Baker. My family and I migrated to Australia in 2002, and our first house was in Bull Creek, in my electorate of Tangney. One day Bruce looked over the fence and saw that I needed help—help with how to mow my lawn, clean the swimming pool, cook a barbie and, more importantly, repair my retic. He helped me to become more Aussie. My wife, my kids and I all call him Uncle Bruce. My kids would go over to his house for treats and to be spoiled. Today my grandchildren also call him Uncle Bruce. 'Mesothelioma' is a word I didn't know until last year, when Uncle Bruce told me he had been diagnosed with this rare cancer that has no cure. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. It is terminal and aggressive. This is a painful disease. Bruce can't breathe very well. Some nights he barely sleeps. Australia has one of the highest incidences of mesothelioma in the world. Every year more than 4,100 deaths occur due to asbestos related diseases in Australia. Australia bears a significant asbestos burden, with 10 million tonnes. It is a pressing health concern. I want to acknowledge the Asbestos Disease Society of Australia, who have been very helpful to Uncle Bruce. Uncle Bruce is a constituent of Tangney, my first neighbour and a very dear family friend. I have more memories and gratitude than I can ever say in one speech. I speak not only to raise awareness about mesothelioma and to advocate for eliminating this terrible disease but also to raise awareness about the importance of having people like Uncle Bruce in Australia and in our life. A few months ago, even though Uncle Bruce was not well, Uncle Bruce stood beside me at pre-polling. His presence meant so much to me. I would never, never forget you, Uncle Bruce, and thank you for everything you have done for me and my family.
date: 2025-11-26T10:36:00+00:00

Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset | Motions | House debates
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description: Every dollar saved for retirement matters. I'm proud that our government is delivering more help to low-income workers with changes to the low-income superannuation tax offset, or LISTO. The...
encoded: Every dollar saved for retirement matters. I'm proud that our government is delivering more help to low-income workers with changes to the low-income superannuation tax offset, or LISTO. The government is raising the eligibility threshold from $37,000 to $45,000 from 1 July 2027 and boosting the maximum payment to $810. We are ensuring that the superannuation system is stronger and fairer for low-income workers, many of whom are women and young people. This change will ensure that low-income workers receive a fairer tax concession on their super contribution. The average increase in the LISTO payment will be $410 for affected workers, and workers could receive a potential benefit of around $15,000, depending on the individual's income over their career. In 2027-28, more than 770,000 Australians will be eligible for the LISTO, and 490,000 Australians will receive a higher LISTO contribution. These changes are meaningful. I meet with women in my electorate of Tangney who work as sales assistants or in the care sector as aged and disability carers. I speak with young people who are balancing work and study. These changes mean that a total of 3.1 million Australians will be eligible for the LISTO. Around 60 per cent of these Australians are women. The gender super gap is an issue my constituents regularly raise with me. According to research by the Super Members Council, the gender super gap between men and women in my electorate of Tangney is the worst in Western Australia and also in the whole of Australia. As people near retirement, the median super balance of women in Tangney is 41 per cent less than the median super balance of men. The Super Members Council estimates that more than 9,300 people in Tangney will benefit from the LISTO payment. In my electorate of Tangney, 62 per cent of the beneficiaries will be women. The Albanese Labor government is focused on women's economic equality, including action to promote better and greater equity in women's superannuation…
date: 2025-11-24T17:06:00+00:00

Dementia | Adjournment | House debates
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description: Wendy's husband, Keith, was diagnosed with dementia when he was only 52 years old. After Keith was diagnosed with younger onset dementia, he stopped working because he was finding his job too...
encoded: Wendy's husband, Keith, was diagnosed with dementia when he was only 52 years old. After Keith was diagnosed with younger onset dementia, he stopped working because he was finding his job too difficult. Dementia can be very lonely. Wendy and most of Keith's friends were still working. Keith did some volunteer work, but he missed being with his peers. One day, Wendy and Keith were invited by the City of Melville in my electorate of Tangney to give a talk about their experiences with younger onset dementia. At the end of the talk, someone asked him: if there was one change he himself could make, what would it be? Keith replied: a cafe for people with dementia and a carer who would offer fellowship and support. Six weeks later, Keith and Wendy attended the City of Melville's first memory cafe. Fast forward nine years. Last month I was honoured to attend that memory cafe's ninth anniversary and see how this cafe is so meaningful to so many people in our Tangney community. In Tangney there are more than 3,300 people living with dementia. The prevalence of dementia is higher in Tangney than in most parts of Western Australia. Dementia Australia reports that in 2054 there will be 7,300 people in Tangney living with dementia, an increase of 116 per cent. The people I met at the cafe were some of the 433,300 people across Australia living with dementia. The carers I met were a few of the estimated 1.7 million people in Australia involved in the care of someone living with dementia. Keith has, sadly, passed away, but at the memory cafe I had a chance to meet up with Wendy, his wife, a Tangney resident, and listen to her story. I want to say thank you to the City of Melville for organising this monthly cafe and to Westfield Booragoon, which partners with the city and sponsors all their coffees for free. The memory cafe meets monthly and welcomes both new and familiar faces and friends. Wendy said her husband, Keith, looked forward to it every month. They made friends with othe…
date: 2025-11-05T19:45:00+00:00

Peters, Ms Joan, OAM | Constituency Statements | House debates
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description: When I first walked into the home studio of Tangney artist Joan Peters I saw a painting from her time in Iceland that caught my eyes. I was moved by the painting and could feel the coolness of...
encoded: When I first walked into the home studio of Tangney artist Joan Peters I saw a painting from her time in Iceland that caught my eyes. I was moved by the painting and could feel the coolness of the landscape. Joan, I'm proud to say, was a finalist for this year's Lester Prize of Portraiture. Her piece is titled Drop-ins with Marjorie, inspired by her conversations with Marjorie—a 97-year-old textile artist. Joan's accomplishment is even more impressive considering she is 75 years old and only started painting five years ago. Joan's life is one of passion and energy. She was born in Malacca and worked as a flight attendant, including as one of Singapore Airlines' inaugural Singapore Girls. She migrated to Perth in 1975. She was a single parent and has worked as a chef, sound recordist and film producer. She founded an international charity in Kenya. When she received a law degree, she became an entertainment lawyer. In 2022 she was awarded OAM for her contributions to the performing arts and film. When Joan started losing her hearing, she picked up a paintbrush. She told me that this is the course of life and that, if she weren't deaf, she wouldn't have known she could paint. Joan paints her memories—for example her artist residency in Iceland or when she took her caravan and travelled across Western Australia alone. In December Joan will have a new exhibition in Fremantle called Sini Sana, which means 'here and there'. When I met with Joan we reflected on our childhoods. We shared that we have both grown up in a small village. Joan told me that, as she grew up, no-one put any limits on her or expectations that she had to go in one direction or the other. Her motto is to always say yes. She has said yes to so many opportunities and now she's saying yes to being one of Tangney's great artists. Thanks, Joan.
date: 2025-11-03T10:56:00+00:00

Motor Neurone Disease | Statements by Members | House debates
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description: I first met Lindsay, David and Trevor when I was out doorknocking. These three longtime friends all live on the same street. They get together every week to talk about everything from their...
encoded: I first met Lindsay, David and Trevor when I was out doorknocking. These three longtime friends all live on the same street. They get together every week to talk about everything from their families to the issues that mean the most to them. I call them the three amigos. And when they invited me to join them at their local pub, I couldn't say no. I was very sad to learn that Lindsay had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. There is no recovery from this horrible disease. As Lindsay told me, for many people, two to four years is what you've got. One day they were walking to the pub and they noticed a change in Lindsay's steps. Then came tests and appointments with specialists, and then the eventual diagnosis of MND. A little while ago, the three amigos moved their catch-up to Lindsay's verandah. I saw the three amigos last week before I headed to Canberra. Lindsay is as sharp and funny as ever, even as his muscles are weakening and his health is declining. I want to acknowledge Lindsay's wife of over 50 years and the love and care she provides Lindsay. Many people know very little about MND. Thank you, Lindsay, for letting me share your story here.
date: 2025-10-27T16:14:00+00:00

Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025, Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
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description: The Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025 will establish the Australian Centre for Disease Control, the CDC. This delivers on a commitment made by the Albanese Labor government to...
encoded: The Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025 will establish the Australian Centre for Disease Control, the CDC. This delivers on a commitment made by the Albanese Labor government to Australians: to establish a transparent, trusted and independent centre for disease control. Before we came to government, Australia was the only OECD country without a CDC equivalent. We saw highlighted in the Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry that Australia wasn't prepared for a pandemic. There is much support for the establishment of an Australian CDC. Many consumers and health peak bodies, as well as infectious disease experts and researchers, support the establishment of an Australian CDC. I have spoken with researchers in my electorate of Tangney who are also in support of establishing an Australian CDC. I support the establishment of an Australian CDC in part due to my own experiences working on the COVID-19 response. I was working as a frontline police officer with the WA Police Force when COVID-19 happened. Because of my connections with Perth multicultural communities and my different language skills, I was tasked to work on the Western Australian COVID-19 response. At the time, we were facing low vaccination rates, especially in many of the multicultural communities, because people were scared and confused. They did not have the correct information from a single, independent and transparent voice. Misinformation was everywhere, and it was especially challenging for multicultural communities. Some communities believed the misinformation and were refusing to get vaccinated as it went against their beliefs. I helped translate correct information into different languages and then I worked to disseminate information about the importance of getting vaccinated. I had the trust of the grassroots organisations, and so, together with some very good colleagues, we worked to get the message out. As a result of the combined effort of the WA Police Force, Health and …
date: 2025-10-09T13:02:00+00:00

Climate Change | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. What are the opportunities of acting on climate change? Are there any risks to acting on climate change, and what would not acting...
encoded: My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. What are the opportunities of acting on climate change? Are there any risks to acting on climate change, and what would not acting mean for Australia's economy?
date: 2025-10-08T14:02:00+00:00

Medicare, Aged Care | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. After decades of cuts and neglect, why is it so important to strengthen Medicare and to invest in aged care?
encoded: My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. After decades of cuts and neglect, why is it so important to strengthen Medicare and to invest in aged care?
date: 2025-09-02T15:13:00+00:00

Police Week | Private Members' Business | House debates
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description: Thank you, Member for Wide Bay, for this motion. As a police officer who spent almost 16 years in WA Police Force, I want to share with you what it's like to be on the front lines. You may...
encoded: Thank you, Member for Wide Bay, for this motion. As a police officer who spent almost 16 years in WA Police Force, I want to share with you what it's like to be on the front lines. You may already know about the long shifts, about how we kit up in our uniform and accoutrements and then head out onto the streets with a job list that never ends. Maybe you can imagine that this job is intense, heartbreaking and overwhelming, but, unless you are a police officer, you can't understand that, even on these most difficult jobs, you don't have a choice. It's your duty. You have to stay and you have to be there. I retired from the WA Police Force when I was elected as the federal member for Tangney. But being a police officer does not leave me; it still stays with me. I can drive by a tree and remember a body I retrieved from that same tree—or from a public toilet, from a bus stop or from a road. I can still feel and smell it. This work stays in our minds forever. National Police Remembrance Day is important to honour the police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty—police officers who were just doing their jobs and have been killed. The loss deeply hits our police brothers and sisters everywhere. We can never forget, because they are part of us. I pay tribute to my two police officer brothers who recently lost their lives in the line of duty and to my police officer brother who is injured. I send my condolences and my sorrow to their families, friends, communities and all police brothers and sisters. My thoughts are also with police officers across Australia who are struggling with or who have lost their lives to injury or mental health. Through this day of remembrance, I hope that the public can appreciate the work done by our good police officers out there. They are there 24 hours a day, seven days a week, never resting. They do their job well to protect us and our community. The scars stay long after we hand in our badges. I was speaking to a Tangney cons…
date: 2025-09-01T17:43:00+00:00

Women's Health | Statements by Members | House debates
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description: I recently met Bree, a Willetton resident whose small business is dedicated to supporting women's health. Bree is a fitness trainer and she helps new mums return to exercise safely after they...
encoded: I recently met Bree, a Willetton resident whose small business is dedicated to supporting women's health. Bree is a fitness trainer and she helps new mums return to exercise safely after they have given birth. She is advocating for better pelvic health support for pregnant and postpartum women, and for more education about a safe return to exercise. Bree and some of the mums taking her classes shared their stories about the specific health needs for new mums. Too often, women's health hasn't been taken seriously. Labor is changing that with more choices, lower costs and better health care for women. In Tangney I meet with women who are happy to see these changes, such as new and amended listings on the PBS, more support for women experiencing menopause. As Bree talked to me about postpartum pelvic health and some of the long-term consequences that can happen without it, I reflected on the women in my own family, including my wife and what she went through as she had our own three children. Women's health and postpartum health are so important. Thank you, Bree, for sharing your story.
date: 2025-09-01T16:38:00+00:00

Mental Health | Constituency Statements | House debates
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description: How often this week have we done something enjoyable, gone to bed and woken up at a regular time, or had a meaningful conversation? For many of us, not often enough. One Tangney local and his...
encoded: How often this week have we done something enjoyable, gone to bed and woken up at a regular time, or had a meaningful conversation? For many of us, not often enough. One Tangney local and his team are trying to change that. Earlier this year, Professor Nick Titov was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to digital mental health and wellness. Nick founded MindSpot, which supports Australian adults with free, confidential psychological assessments, treatments and access to qualified therapies. MindSpot has worked with more than 250,000 Australians. Nick has also started the Big 5—five types of actions that are strongly linked to mental health. Most people do not know what they can do each day to look after their mental health or how often they should do these things. Nick's research shows that doing these five activities at least three or four times a week makes you mentally healthier and more resilient. His research also shows that, if people stop doing these activities, their mental health worsens. When Nick told me about the Big 5, I did a self-check and found I wasn't doing all these healthy activities often enough. Here are the Big 5. The first is meaningful activities to give us a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction or joy. This can be as simple as listening to your favourite song. The second is healthy thinking. This is about having realistic thoughts about self, the world and the future. The third is having goals and plans, which helps us to stay focused and motivated. The fourth is healthy routines like our sleep routine, eating well and staying active. These are critical. The fifth is social connections. Being in touch regularly with people who we love and respect gives us a sense of belonging. Over the last two weeks, I have put these Big 5 into practice, and I strongly recommend everyone give it a go. Why do I like the Big 5? Because it is very practical and it is free. There is a journal to help us to reflect, and the…
date: 2025-08-28T10:36:00+00:00

National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
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description: I rise to make my contribution on the National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025. I can only speak highly of this bill and the real cost-of-living relief that cheaper medicines will...
encoded: I rise to make my contribution on the National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025. I can only speak highly of this bill and the real cost-of-living relief that cheaper medicines will provide. I naturally think of Tangney when I think about why this bill is important and who this bill will benefit. Cheaper medicines benefit so many people, but here is one of them. I first met this gentleman in Willagee when I was a candidate running in the 2022 election. When I knocked on his door, he told me about some of his health issues, including his diabetes and the affordability of medicines. Early this year, I was very happy to go back to him and see him doing well. We talked about how the Albanese government's commitment to strengthen Medicare has benefited him, including the actions we have already taken to make medicine cheaper. He continues to deal with his health conditions daily, and he told me how the changes we have made have helped him. He gave me a big hug, and he told me he was glad to see me. 'This government,' he said, 'has helped me a lot.' A few months ago, I told him about our election commitment to make medicine cheaper, and I'll be excited to go back to see him again in January, when the general patient co-payment drops to a maximum of $25. As of 31 July, people in Tangney have already saved more than $11 million with cheaper medications. Now, with this bill, they will save even more. This bill delivers on the Albanese government's 2025 election commitment. This bill reduces the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme—PBS—general patient co-payment by $6.60, from the $31.60 that it is currently to $25 from 1 January next year. The last time these PBS medicines cost no more than $25 was in 2004, more than 20 years ago. When I talk to my constituents about this, it is easy for us to reflect on what the world was like back in 2004, what we were doing and how we looked. My children were very young. My youngest was still in high school. But truthfully, when I …
date: 2025-08-27T09:38:00+00:00

Ragdoll Foundation | Adjournment | House debates
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description: When I was 16 years old—that was a long time ago—I had to leave school because my family did not have enough money to pay for my school fees. But a few days later my maths teacher, Mr...
encoded: When I was 16 years old—that was a long time ago—I had to leave school because my family did not have enough money to pay for my school fees. But a few days later my maths teacher, Mr Lee, helped to pay for my school fees. I was lucky and returned to class. Mr Lee paid both my form 4 and my form 5 school fees. Without his support, I would not have finished high school. When I first learned about Mr Ted Powell's donation of $100 million to Murdoch University, I, like many others, could not believe it. This is the largest donation to a university in Western Australia, and it is one of the largest donations ever to an Australian university. But what also touched my heart was how Ted had, before this donation, supported 150 students to go to Murdoch University through his Ragdoll Foundation. These students were like I had been, facing financial hardship and in need of a helping hand. Like my maths teacher did for me, Ted stepped in and helped these students obtain their education. Education changes lives. This $100 million gift will completely transform Murdoch University's veterinary school and the education that Australian veterinarians receive. Along with the school, there is an animal hospital, livestock and large-animal centres, working vet farms and other research centres. Many of my constituents have used the animal hospital for much-loved members of their families. The veterinary school is a major part of life at Murdoch and in our community. Soon, that school will be completely redeveloped, with a new, 9,600-square-metre state-of-the-art facility. The new school will support 50 per cent more vet students. It will form the heart of a new conservation and life sciences precinct that recognises the link between human, animal and environmental health. It will expand on important biomedical research. It will attract top global talent and experts. Our next generation of veterinary professionals will have a world-class opportunity right there in Tangney. The Ragdoll F…
date: 2025-08-26T19:45:00+00:00

Climate Change | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is acting on climate change in the national interest as well as the interest of Australian households? What policy proposal would...
encoded: My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is acting on climate change in the national interest as well as the interest of Australian households? What policy proposal would take Australia backwards, especially Western Australia?
date: 2025-07-31T14:51:00+00:00

Artificial Intelligence | Motions | House debates
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description: At a recent visit to Murdoch University, in my electorate of Tangney, I was impressed by how this university is using artificial intelligence. There is a focus on how digital and AI capability...
encoded: At a recent visit to Murdoch University, in my electorate of Tangney, I was impressed by how this university is using artificial intelligence. There is a focus on how digital and AI capability can stimulate innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation of Murdoch research. There are opportunities to positively impact students, to transform research and to build a more inclusive and connected community. Our Labor government wants to use the opportunities that come with AI to help improve life for working Australians. We want AI to help grow the economy and improve productivity while keeping Australians safe. AI can help solve some of the biggest challenges of the coming decades, challenges like reducing carbon emissions, challenges like improving health care. With incredible health and research campuses located right by Murdoch University, I'm especially excited about what healthcare challenges we might be able to solve right here in Tangney. AI can contribute up to $200 billion a year to Australia's GDP. By 2030, it can create an additional 150,000 jobs. AI can increase annual labour productivity growth by over three per cent by 2030. We need to build AI capability so that we can ensure that Australia benefits from AI as developers, deployers, adaptors and users. This means having the right infrastructure, increasing AI skills and literacy and supporting industry innovation. Australia can leverage our strengths, strengths in research and also as an incubator for innovation, with expertise in the agricultural, financial and health sectors. And we have many talented experts, people like Tangney's own Hamid Laga, from Murdoch University's School of Information Technology. Professor Laga's work in AI saw him awarded a prestigious Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council. Professor Laga will develop targeted mathematical tools and new machine-learning algorithms. Benefits from this research will be seen in the fields of computer vision and graphics, bi…
date: 2025-07-28T17:02:00+00:00

Harty, Detective Senior Sergeant John | Statements by Members | House debates
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description: I joined the WA Police Force in 2006. I was not your typical police officer. I was a migrant. I was 45 years old. I didn't have a network or support in the WA Police Force. Detective Sergeant...
encoded: I joined the WA Police Force in 2006. I was not your typical police officer. I was a migrant. I was 45 years old. I didn't have a network or support in the WA Police Force. Detective Sergeant John Harty changed this for me. He has been my mentor in the police force since 2007, one year after I joined. He guided my police career and encouraged me to apply for the rank of sergeant. My career path in the police force was successful because of John. Three days ago our police family lost an invaluable member. John was not only a mentor but my very close dear friend. I could call him at any time and he would respond to me. We were born in the same year, in the same month, only a few days apart. Two weeks ago, John texted me when I was flying from Perth to Canberra. He said, 'Sam, I'm not well, I wish to see you.' I was not expecting to say goodbye to him that soon. As police officers we carry a heavy mental burden. Mentors like John not only helped in learning our duty but also in how to manage the stress of police work. Yesterday, I reflected with my police brothers and sisters, and John's wife, Beth. Goodbye, John. (Time expired)
date: 2025-07-28T16:29:00+00:00

Resources Sector | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is to the Minister for Resources. How is the Albanese Labor government building a future made in Australia by supporting a strong and resilient resources sector?
encoded: My question is to the Minister for Resources. How is the Albanese Labor government building a future made in Australia by supporting a strong and resilient resources sector?
date: 2025-07-28T15:09:00+00:00

Housing | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness. How is the Albanese Labor government helping working Australians to buy a home of their own, and are there any...
encoded: My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness. How is the Albanese Labor government helping working Australians to buy a home of their own, and are there any alternative approaches that would make it harder to buy a home?
date: 2025-03-25T14:54:00+00:00

Economy | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government's responsible economic management helping in the fight against inflation and with the cost of living? And, Treasurer, what...
encoded: My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government's responsible economic management helping in the fight against inflation and with the cost of living? And, Treasurer, what economic approaches would leave Australians worse off?
date: 2025-02-13T14:34:00+00:00