House debates
Thursday, 12 September 2024
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Appropriations and Administration Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Administration, I present the committee's report No. 30: annual report 2023-24. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Australian Defence Force: Afghanistan (4 speeches)
by leave—In 2016, the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force commissioned a judicial officer, Major General the Hon. Paul Brereton, to undertake an inquiry into events in...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Privileges and Members' Interests Committee; Report (16 speeches)
On behalf of the Standing Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests, I present a statement representing its report in response to the matter of privilege referred to it by the House in...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Australian Parliamentary Delegation to Malaysia (1 speech)
I present the report of the Australian parliamentary delegation to Malaysia from 19 to 22 November 2023, and I ask leave of the House to make a short statement in connection with the report....
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 4, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Bonner Seniors Expo (1 speech)
The Bonner Seniors' Expo is just around the corner, and I can't wait. My electorate of Bonner is home to some wonderful community organisations dedicated to improving the lives of our seniors. In...
- Melbourne: Protests (1 speech)
Democracy has ground rules. Peaceful protest is one of them. The protesters in Melbourne are living in an alternative reality where no wars exist, where all disputes are settled over tea and...
- Volunteering (1 speech)
My community is so fortunate to have dedicated volunteer first responders who give their time to keep our region safe, and their commitment to keeping the community safe was shown just recently...
- Women in Parliament, Community Services: Wages (1 speech)
This week marks 30 years since the ALP adopted affirmative action to ensure our caucus has equal representation in government. As a result, Australia now has the first ever female-majority...
- Labor Government (2 speeches)
It feels like a running joke. Every time that Labor make a promise it's only a matter of time before they break it. At this point, the list of Labor's broken promises feels longer than the wait...
- Goldstein Youth Forum, Climate Change (1 speech)
The young people of Goldstein want climate action. Last week, a group of 22 year 6 students from seven schools across Goldstein came together for my Goldstein Youth Forum, in a mock sitting at...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Like most parents, when I first put my son into early childhood education, I was a little bit anxious, but I quickly saw the great benefits and got to meet the incredible people who work as early...
- Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition: Protests (1 speech)
There were disgraceful scenes on the streets of Melbourne yesterday where rioters pelted Victoria Police with rocks, with horse manure and with acid, and this must be condemned by all...
- Woy Woy Peninsula Community Child Care (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge Margaret McGrath, who after 40 years of service to the community is retiring from Woy Woy Peninsula Community Child Care. Established in 1977, Woy Woy Peninsula Community...
- Water Polo (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the tremendous game of water polo. This coming Saturday is National Water Polo Day. Water polo is essentially soccer played by seven players per team in a swimming pool....
- Labor Government (1 speech)
It's as simple as this: Labor governments deliver for the women of this country. We're seeing that yet again in this place as this government continues the Labor legacy of delivering better...
- Crowley, Mrs Trudy (1 speech)
Trudy Crowley was a warrior. Having been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016, she was appalled to discover the lack of support and information available to patients. She found this totally...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
It was in the dark days of the pandemic and those dark days of opposition where we could in our communities just try and support people, particularly our essential workers, those people who...
- Afghanistan Inquiry Report (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the closure of the Afghanistan Inquiry report, which serves as a bookend for a press conference that started on 19 November 2020 by the Chief of the Defence Force. I speak...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Like the member for Canberra, my two children have also been engaged in early childhood education. My two are still engaged, both here at the Parliament House centre and at our centre in Bendigo....
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
Today's West Australian front-page headline, 'Labor's war on the West', absolutely nails it, calling out the devastating effects that Labor's nature-positive bill and IR laws will have on WA....
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is beefing up wages for early childhood educators by funding a big, fat 15 per cent pay rise. I know the opposition seem to be a little sensitive about that...
- Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition: Protests (1 speech)
As a former Victorian police officer, I stand with all my former colleagues. The protests yesterday were absolutely disgusting, and no police member, whether they be a father, mother, son or...
- Labor Government: Gender Equality (2 speeches)
In May 2024, the gender pay gap in Australia dropped to 11.5 per cent, the lowest we've ever had in this country. The gender pay gap has a very real effect on the lives of women. We know women...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Albanese Government (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Under the coalition, interest rates went up once; under your government, they've gone up 12 times. The Business Council warns Labor's economic credibility is...
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care. How will older Australians benefit from the Albanese government's once-in-a-lifetime aged-care reforms?
- Renewable Energy (29 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. How many hectares of native vegetation are designated to be cleared to develop the 60 renewable energy projects you announced in...
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government securing a better future for older Australians?
- Albanese Government (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Emissions are now higher under you than when Scott Morrison left office. You have broken promises to protect people against discrimination and to recognise...
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How will the Albanese Labor government's aged-care reforms deliver better care in a more sustainable way?
- Economy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Last week the Treasurer accused the RBA of smashing the economy, and the national accounts revealed productivity going backwards, real disposable income...
- Cybersafety (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. How is the Albanese Labor government addressing the need to protect young Australians through limiting access to social media, and what other...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Interest Rates (15 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Does the Treasurer take responsibility for 12 interest rate increases?
- Paid Parental Leave Scheme: Superannuation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Why is paying superannuation on paid parental leave so important for supporting parents with a new baby and closing the gender gap in...
- Albanese Government (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Cecil from Badger Creek, in my electorate of Casey, contacted me about his gas bill and said: 'Just received our gas bill—double the price, now $582. How...
- Early Childhood Education (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. Why is the Albanese Labor Government delivering a pay rise for early childhood educators, and what has been the response?
- Universities: Fees (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. Minister, the Morrison government massively increased the cost of arts, business and law degrees from $16,000 to $51,000 and $85,000 for a combined...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. How does the Albanese Labor government's commitment to a 15 per cent wage increase support Australia's early childhood education and...
- Albanese Government (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Joe Massih owns a furniture shop in the Treasurer's electorate of Rankin and told the Australian he believed the RBA might need to raise rates further to get on...
- Wages (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government helping to deliver pay rises for Australians? What threats...
- Social Media (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Mental health organisations like ReachOut, headspace, Alannah & Madeline Foundation and others say an age ban on social media won't work, that it may cut...
- Energy (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is the Albanese Labor government putting downward pressure on energy bills, and how does this compare to other proposals?
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent: (1) a Minister immediately introducing without notice a Bill for an Act about aged care, and for related...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Aged Care Bill 2024; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Introduction The final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was a damning assessment spanning five volumes, summed up...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (9 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The collapse in...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Workplace Safety: Public Sector Workers (1 speech)
I'd like to particularly thank the member for Casey for giving me the opportunity to seek this indulgence. Yesterday at about 12.15 pm, after finishing her lunch, Joanne Lombardy, who's a...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Freedom of Speech (1 speech)
Today is a dark day and one that does not bode well for the nation. The government's so-called combatting misinformation bill marks the beginning of the end for free speech and democracy in...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
Structures matter. I don't think you need to be an engineer to understand this; I think we understand this as humans. You need to get the structures right, and then you can get the foundations,...
- Labor Government (1 speech)
With all due respect to our incredible Australian athletes, I'm sorry: it's time to forget about the Paris Olympics; it's time to forget about the Paralympics as well, because there's a new show...
- Tangney Electorate: Community Leaders (1 speech)
At a recent community morning tea, I stood in front of 150 of Tangney's great community leaders. Standing shoulder to shoulder were people representing groups and organisations from across the...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
I rise today on behalf of young people in Bass to share their speeches on issues they care about, as part of the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign, which aims to amplify youth voices and...
- Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
For too long, banks and international card providers have benefited from a system that penalises consumers and small businesses. It's a system that has siphoned off billions of dollars from our...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Middle East (1 speech)
Many welcomed the British government's decision to suspend 30 arms export licences to Israel, coming as it did after a review finding a clear risk that the arms could be used by Israel in serious...
- Parramatta Electorate: Moon Festival (1 speech)
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Moon Festival celebration program. It was an absolute honour to present awards to the winners of the 2024 Global Chinese Recitation Competition...
- Evans, Mr Robb (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate a very remarkable individual whose dedication and advocacy has made and will make a profound impact on young lives battling eating disorders. It is an honour to congratulate...
- Vocational Education and Training, Environment (1 speech)
This week we acknowledged National TAFE Day. It was an opportunity for us to come together to celebrate vocational education and training and, in particular, TAFE and our teachers. On Friday,...
- Fisher Electorate: Fisher Community Awards (1 speech)
Last week I was honoured to host the seventh annual Fisher Community Awards, celebrating local champions whose stories so often go untold. Today I want their stories put on the permanent record...
- Plastic (1 speech)
Australians are some of the biggest users of single-use plastic in the world. Plastic waste is one of the issues that my constituents in Tangney, including some of my youngest primary school...
- McPherson Electorate: Diabetes (1 speech)
Earlier this month, I had the absolute privilege of meeting with an 11-year-old boy who lives in my electorate. His name is Dexter Welsh, and he has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He came...
- Newcastle Electorate: Wallsend Post Shop, Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
Last month in parliament I raised an important issue for the people of Wallsend and surrounding suburbs regarding their postal services. Long queues and customer wait times at Wallsend post...
- Moncrieff Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
On the Gold Coast, we look after our own, and my community's generosity seems to be limitless. We have around 12 fundraising balls a year through the winter on the Gold Coast. I've actually lost...
- Universities (1 speech)
Chelsea, a teaching student, wrote to me last year about unpaid placements. There is a level of malpractice with not paying someone who is working within health care or teaching. As a student...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Petition: Refugees, Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
I present this petition, which has been considered by the petitions committee and found to be in order to the House. The petition read as follows— To the Honourable the Speaker and Members...
- Future Made in Australia, Hofmann Engineering (1 speech)
The Future Made in Australia agenda addresses the major structural and strategic challenges that are facing the Australian economy. We've established a national interest framework to support the...
- Longman Electorate (1 speech)
There's always plenty happening in the great seat of Longman. This Sunday, I will be attending the Bribie OPA Greek Festival in Woorim on beautiful Bribie Island's surf side. There will be all...
- Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
In 1987, 25-year-old Vicki Cleary was attacked and murdered by her ex-boyfriend in Coburg. Vicki's killer used the defence of provocation, receiving a meagre jail sentence of three years and 11...
- International Students, Water Safety (1 speech)
Imagine this. You invest everything to start a vocational education and training business and name it the Australian College of Business and Trade, with a new campus in my electorate of La Trobe....
- Gilmore Electorate: Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
As we head into the warmer months, it's timely to give a special shout-out to our amazing surf lifesaving clubs and the hundreds of volunteers that keep our South Coast beaches safe every summer....
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
It's easy to feel hopeless about the state of politics at the moment, like positive change is impossible. In fact, while you're struggling to pay the bills, the rent, the mortgage—choosing...
- North Cyprus Turkish Community Centre of Victoria, Medicare: Urgent Care Clinics (1 speech)
I start by congratulating the North Cyprus Turkish Community of Victoria for having completing an amazing renovation and renewal of their community centre. Last week I attended an event with...
- Moncrieff Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
Volunteers have a strong presence throughout the Gold Coast community; they are the glue that holds everything together. There are many members across the House who have spoken this week about...
- National Security, Middle East (1 speech)
When conflict erupts abroad, some Australians feel compelled to depart our shores to join the fighting. Their motivation may be for political, cultural or religious reasons. They could be dual...
- Economy (1 speech)
Earlier in my term, I did an interview with an ABC youth program called Canberra Bubble Tea!. They asked me to describe the Prime Minister in two or three words, and I said 'unintended...
- Corangamite Electorate: Women's Health (1 speech)
Every woman has a story of gender bias, whether it's being ignored by a doctor, having their symptoms dismissed or feeling unable to make decisions about their own body. These stories often...
