House debates
Tuesday, 24 August 2021
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Afghanistan (12 speeches)
[by video link] I am pleased to speak on this motion today. At the outset, Labor commends the 39,000 dedicated members of the Australian Defence Force, along with officers in the Department of...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] This week, my constituents can drive to a local state-run vaccination centre to protect themselves from COVID-19. I and the Mayor of Hume, Joseph Haweil, joined to make...
- Afghanistan (1 speech)
Over the past week, I have spoken to Afghan families and individuals in Reid. They have told me their stories. They have spoken of the fear they have for loved ones in Afghanistan, those family...
- Tasmania: Aviation (1 speech)
[by video link] Two weeks ago, I stood in this place to report that 38 aviation workers in Tasmania had been stood down due to mainland lockdowns and cancelled flights. Today, I sadly report to...
- Brownlie, Mr Herbert Victor Collins (Bert) (1 speech)
[by video link] I rise today to acknowledge the life of a great man, Bert Brownlie. He was a courageous World War II veteran and a valued member of the Northern Beaches community. Bert moved from...
- Minister for Education and Youth (1 speech)
[by video link] Getting the details right or being on top of your brief is not a core strength of the Morrison-Joyce government. It's not something we see a lot of from the minister for education...
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
I think we have all had enough of reading report after report about the ABC's failed complaints handling processes. Today the Australian newspaper's Sophie Elsworth revealed yet another highly...
- Hale, Ms Beverley Joan (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the life of a wonderful Territorian, Beverley Joan Hale, known as Bev, one half of the amazing duo, Bev and Bob Hale. Bev is the mum of the former member for Solomon, Damian...
- Bonner Electorate: Mt Gravatt Show (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the Mt Gravatt Show, the best little country show in the city of Brisbane. It was a weekend-long show of more than just rides, fireworks, show bags and farm animals;...
- Newcastle Electorate: Judges (1 speech)
Newcastle has been left without a replacement judge in the federal Circuit Court. Last month, Judge Janet Terry was compelled to retire after reaching the mandatory age of retirement, leaving our...
- Curtin Electorate: Fashion Industry (1 speech)
Textile recycling is a matter close to my heart. One of the benefits of having three sisters—or should I say one of the few benefits of having three sisters—is the shared wardrobe....
- COVID-19: Mental Health (2 speeches)
Lockdowns increase isolation by their very design. Regular routines are broken, and family and friendship networks are disrupted. As the weeks drag on, the risk to mental health becomes immense....
- COVID-19: Lockdowns (1 speech)
[by video link] Thank you, Deputy Speaker Andrews. To all of you in the nation's capital, thank you for going above and beyond, many of you surrendering to 14 days home quarantine for being...
- Ipswich Cares (1 speech)
My electorate of Oxley is proudly served by countless community organisations. Throughout my time as a local representative, I've been continually amazed by the passion and commitment of the...
- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter (1 speech)
[by video link] Just before lockdown, I had the privilege of launching Ann Leslie, her son Charley and Jackie Walford on the Berowra community's half-marathon to raise money for the Hornsby...
- Behrens, Mr Ken (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about a hero who has emerged as my Canberra community have battled this COVID-19 outbreak. I'm speaking, of course, about Ken Behrens. While Ken Behrens has only come to our...
- Kuo, Mr Rex (1 speech)
Today I would like to acknowledge an exceptional member of the Chisholm community, Rex Kuo, and the business he co-founded, Orbitkey. Orbitkey produces organisers that prevent your keys from...
- Racism (1 speech)
Watching Eddie Betts on the football field brought me and so many others such joy, but throughout his wonderful career he was subjected to awful racism on the field and off it, and to watch him...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
I rise this afternoon to pay tribute to the amazing health professionals who are getting on with the job of ensuring that those living in Cape York communities are receiving their COVID-19...
- Prime Minister (2 speeches)
How long will the Prime Minister last in question time today? Yesterday, under pressure, he got tetchy, he got grumpy and he shut down question time—he had a little tanty! And he was first...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Morrison Government (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Half of Australia's population is in lockdown and we are all sick of it. Would there be fewer lockdowns and fewer restrictions across the nation right now if...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister please provide an update to the House on how the national plan is providing safety and confidence to Australians as they arm...
- COVID-19: Prime Minister (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Would Australia be closer to reopening if the Prime Minister had not failed his two jobs on vaccine and quarantine?
- COVID-19: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how the Morrison-Joyce government is guaranteeing that essential products and...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister support the vaccination incentives of cash payments of $200 to Telstra employees and bonuses to Qantas customers? Wouldn't we get to...
- COVID-19: Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer inform the House how the Morrison government's significant economic support combined with real momentum of the vaccine rollout will ensure...
- Australian Defence Force (3 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Prime Minister. The governments of Menzies, Holt, McEwen, Gorton and McMahon were responsible for the Vietnam disaster. John Howard took us to war in Iraq on...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Less than half of residential aged-care workers nationwide have been fully vaccinated against COVID. The Prime Minister said these people would be vaccinated...
- Afghanistan (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. Will the minister outline to the House how the Australian Defence Force is continuing to bring back Australians and Australian visa holders from...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last week, the Life Without Barriers vaccine hub for NDIS participants and disability workers in my electorate was shut with just one day's notice. This...
- Afghanistan, National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister please update the House on the Morrison government's continuing delivery of assistance to help resettle Afghan nationals? Can...
- COVID-19: Indigenous Health (3 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Prime Minister. Just 15 per cent of First Nations Australians are fully vaccinated, about half the rate of the general population. With outbreaks in First...
- Veterans (2 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the . Will the minister please update the House on how the Morrison government is supporting veterans and their families impacted by the situation in Afghanistan?
- COVID-19: Indigenous Australians (8 speeches)
Firstly, I just associate the opposition with the comments of the minister with regard to the need to provide support for our veterans at what must be a very difficult time for them. My question...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Health. Will the minister update the House on what action the Morrison-Joyce government is taking to protect regional, rural and remote Australians in...
- COVID-19: Health Care (2 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the minister for health. On 24 June the minister told the House that having no Australian ICU due to COVID was the real measure of the government's success. So...
- COVID-19: Child Care (2 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Minister for Education and Youth. Will the minister outline to the House how the Morrison government is supporting the childcare sector by keeping services...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
[by video link] My question again is to the Minister for Health. Will the government include children between the ages of 12 and 15 in vaccination targets before the country reopens? I put the...
- COVID-19: Domestic and Family Violence (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Women. Will the minister update the House on how the Morrison government is addressing the scourge of domestic...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Tokyo Paralympic Games (2 speeches)
I'm sure the Leader of the Opposition would join me in wishing the 179 members of the Australian Paralympics team all the very best in Tokyo. We also congratulate, again, the people of Japan,...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Indigenous Australians (1 speech)
In relation to the Dubbo Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, I wish to add that the Dubbo Regional Aboriginal Medical Service has been allocated $12.8 million over three years in IAHP primary...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
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Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Questions in Writing (12 speeches)
Mr Speaker, three weeks ago I stood to ask you to write to the Treasurer about why he hadn't answered questions 512 and 516 within the required time frame. Those questions relate to the...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Morrison Government (19 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Ballarat proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's continued...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] My apologies for my croaky voice; I am recovering from a cold. But do not fear; I've been tested, as is the practice these days. If you've got flu-like symptoms, get tested. On...
- Agriculture Sector (1 speech)
[by video link] Yesterday was a great day for agriculture in Australia. It was a great day for broadacre farmers, dairy farmers and growers of fresh produce in horticulture and agriculture. It...
- BUCKLEY, Mr Barry 'Buck', OAM, Council for Australian Veterans (1 speech)
I rise to pay my respects to Australian Army Warrant Officer Class 1 Barry 'Buck' Buckley OAM. My mates speak of him highly as a great man. He was a photographer, a soldier, a father and a...
- Fisher Electorate: Tokyo Paralympic Games (1 speech)
Tonight I know we are all eagerly awaiting the adjournment of the House so that we can go home and get stuck into watching the opening of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. There are 179 Australian...
- Medicare, COVID-19 (1 speech)
I want to say thank you to the thousands of people who joined me in standing up for Medicare. We all know that cutting Medicare is in the Liberals' DNA, and what we're showing is that Macquarie...
- COVID-19: Far North Queensland (1 speech)
I rise tonight to highlight the ongoing situation facing Cairns and the Far North Queensland tourism sectors due to the state-government-enforced lockdowns and lockouts. The impact on Cairns and...
