House debates
Thursday, 13 February 2020
- Women in Sport, Alexander, Ms Lisa (1 speech)
Women's sport is going from level to level in this country. The women's BBL has just finished, the Matildas have just beaten Thailand 6-0, the fourth AFLW season has just commenced with record... - Safer Internet Day (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker, I congratulate you on your elevation. This week we celebrated Safer Internet Day and the theme this year is 'together for a better internet'. Navigating the internet can be a... - Australian Bushfires (1 speech)
The coalition's response to the bushfires has been to focus on fuel reduction as the key cause of the fires. It is important to reduce fuel loads as a precautionary measure, especially around... - Smart Eating Week (1 speech)
Like many people, I've started 2020 with a New Year's resolution to exercise more and eat more healthily. I'm working towards my goals with the support of Brandon Campbell, the manager at my... - Solomon Electorate: Community Events, Johnston By-Election (1 speech)
Kia ora! The Anzac spirit is alive and well in the Far North, with Kiwi Territorians fundraising for those affected by the devastating bushfires. We had a fundraiser at Tracy Village last... - Goldstein Electorate: Black Rock Neighbourhood Watch (1 speech)
The Goldstein community is full of incredible people doing industrious things to build the social fabric not just of our community but as part of the success of a great nation. Neighbourhood... - Child Developmental Assessments (1 speech)
() (): I rise today to speak on extravagant delays that presently exist in child developmental assessments in our public health system. I've been quoted in the media today as stating that we are... - Berowra Electorate: Floods (1 speech)
On Sunday savage storms hit Sydney, and thousands of homes and businesses in my electorate have been without power, phone lines or mobile reception for most of the week. Fallen trees have blocked... - ClubsNSW (6 speeches)
I've obtained alarming information from a whistleblower regarding ClubsNSW, the peak body representing 770 clubs and which is, in effect, the peak pro-gambling organisation in Australia. In... - Racism (1 speech)
Last month, I had the immense privilege to address the wonderful people of Beulah. Tucked into the centre of the barley belt and the famous Silo Art Trail, Beulah is home to just over 300... - Prime Minister (1 speech)
Why is the member for Hume still in cabinet? The member for Hume's imbecilic attempt to embarrass the Lord Mayor of Sydney exploded in his face. If the member for Hume continues to refuse to... - O'Connor Electorate: Bushfires (1 speech)
We've heard from members here today about the devastating floods on the east coast over the weekend. In my electorate of O'Connor, in the south-east of Western Australia, we had our turn at... - Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program (1 speech)
It's Valentine's Day tomorrow, so I've written this poem: Labor is red, the Liberals are blue, Senator McKenzie has a colour coded spreadsheet for you. A hundred million dollars given to clubs of... - Rotary International (1 speech)
The centenary countdown has well and truly begun for Rotary in Australia and New Zealand, as these organisations will celebrate the first 100 years of service in 2021. This is no ordinary... - Paterson Electorate: Fern Bay Pharmacy (1 speech)
Last month I had the pleasure of officially opening the new Amcal pharmacy in Fern Bay. Pharmacist and owner Alecia Hennessy understands how vital this service is to Fern Bay and Fullerton Cove.... - Coronavirus (1 speech)
My electorate reflects the wonderful multiculturalism of modern Australia and it is home to one of Sydney's largest Australian Chinese communities. Those with Chinese heritage contribute... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Today I rise to draw the House's attention to the wonderful students at Wales Street Primary School in my electorate of Cooper. The students, led by Arielle Butera, are just some of the many... - Fairfax Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Our nation, no doubt, started the year—and, indeed, the decade—with its challenges from drought, bushfires and the coronavirus. But, rightly, we paused as a nation to celebrate... - Budget (2 speeches)
The Treasurer is now sneaking away from his future budget surpluses blaming bushfires and coronavirus, but the truth is that the budget has always been propped up by dodgy assumptions. With...
