- Himalayas: Floods (1 speech)
I wish to acknowledge the devastating flooding and landslides that have struck Nepal and surrounding areas and the devastating human toll that this disaster has taken. To the people of Nepal and... - Education (1 speech)
I recently joined the community at Maitland Lutheran School on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. I was there to open their new facilities. It was so delightful to see the amazing art facilities... - Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
We've heard a lot about men's sexual violence against women lately. The Nationals leader wrongly suggested that a feminised curriculum pushes boys to the manosphere. But sexual violence is all... - Himalayas: Floods (1 speech)
The events that we've seen in the past few weeks in Nepal have brought great sadness to many Australians. We have seen that principally emanating from the Nepalese Australian community, which of... - Australian Freight Industry Awards (1 speech)
The Saturday just gone, I was proud to attend the 2026 Freight Industry Awards at the Palladium at Crown Melbourne, with 500 people there. The calibre of the nominations received this year was... - Cybersafety (1 speech)
I'd also like to congratulate Senator Sterle and thank him for the work that he's done over many years for truckers across the country. Today, the Albanese government has released exposure draft... - High Holy Days (1 speech)
I rise today to extend my warmest wishes to the Australian Jewish community as they prepare to celebrate the upcoming High Holy Days, starting with Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, and ending... - September 11 Attacks: 25th Anniversary (1 speech)
Twenty-five years ago this week, I was a year 12 student sitting in my career counsellor's office trying to work out my university course options. On the television in the corner, I watched,... - Middle East (1 speech)
Australians are speaking out in increasing numbers about the genocide in Gaza—the killing, the starvation, the wanton destruction Israel is inflicting in Palestine. But, instead of... - Parenthood (1 speech)
I rise today with my daughter Aaliyah in my arms because motherhood doesn't pause for parliament. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have cherished every moment of it.... - Palestine (1 speech)
For years, Australia has worked with international partners to build momentum for peace and to keep a two-state solution alive. The Netanyahu government's actions in the West Bank, the rapid... - Secret Harbour By-Election (1 speech)
On 29 August, the people of Secret Harbour in WA made their voices heard loud and clear. They voted for change and sent One Nation's Luke Herdegen to represent them in the Western Australian... - People with Disability: Public Transport (1 speech)
Today, I am speaking about the discrimination enacted by airlines in Australia. My friend Shane shared a video on social media that went viral. It showed his experience of discrimination on an... - Health Care (1 speech)
I compliment Senator Steele-John with respect to that contribution. He makes extraordinarily important points, and we need to do better as a country. I mean, that is just not good enough. So good... - Tasmania: Community Events (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a community barbecue I attended recently at Bridgewater Parkland. It was a little windy, but the sun was out. It was a typical glorious day in Tassie and that was more...