House debates
Thursday, 5 March 2020
- Community Television (1 speech)
I bring to the attention of the House the very important issue of community television in Australia, which is under threat of being booted off the air on 30 June this year unless the minister... - Coronavirus (1 speech)
Our priority is to keep Australians safe. Thanks to the early actions taken by the Morrison government to prepare Australia and get ahead, we're in the best possible position to limit the spread... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
It's been almost two years since Priya, Nades, Kopika and Tharunicaa were removed from their home in Biloela, almost two years of locking up two defenceless little girls. This family was dragged... - Groom Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Yesterday the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, along with the Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, wrote to state... - University of Canberra Capitals (1 speech)
We need to talk about sport. The event to be at yesterday in Canberra wasn't estimates. It wasn't question time—is it ever? It was the Palace last night to watch the University of Canberra... - Patricia Giles Centre (1 speech)
I refer to the Prime Minister 's statement on domestic and family violence last week in response to recent tragic events. I take this opportunity to advocate for additional resources and funding... - WOMADelaide (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a wonderful event that's taking place within the federal electorate of Hindmarsh. It is Adelaide's spectacular annual four-day festival of music, arts and dance that... - Queensland: Roads (1 speech)
Never before has the Sunshine Coast been the recipient of so much federal government funding. This year alone we will see the completion of the six-laning of the Bruce Highway between the... - Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (1 speech)
Today I rise in the House to speak about a community-run, not-for-profit group close to my heart and right in the heart of Indi. The Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society, or MMuDS as it's... - Queensland: Infrastructure (1 speech)
We're being hamstrung by our Queensland state government. They're dragging their feet when it comes to getting infrastructure projects off the ground. The federal government has stepped up with... - International Cricket Council Women's T20 World Cup (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the wonderful women's cricket team, who are in the T20 World Cup semi-final tonight. Of course we hope our team makes the final this Sunday at the MCG in Melbourne, where... - Male Bag Foundation, Prostate Cancer (1 speech)
The Male Bag Foundation raises funds to purchase equipment for public rural and regional hospitals to improve prostate cancer diagnoses and treatment. The Male Bag Foundation was established in... - Dobell Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
The Central Coast is being left behind by the Liberals. The coast is earmarked for growth with 88,000 new residents living in 40,000 new homes by 2040, and what are the state and federal Liberal... - Braddon Electorate: Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
Great news for North West Tasmania this week, with the Morrison government delivering on yet another commitment and announcing that around 40 young people in my electorate of Braddon will be... - Economy (1 speech)
It's like what Warren Buffett said: it's only once the tide really goes out that you can actually see who has been swimming around naked. As much as the visual pains me and pains me to share it... - Isolated Children's Parents' Association (1 speech)
I'm pleased to announce that on Friday the 13th—a lucky day of course—the South Australian chapter of the ICPA, the Isolated Children's Parents' Association, will be meeting in Port... - Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs (1 speech)
Racism is on the rise in Australia at the moment. It is having a particular effect on Chinese Australians and, indeed, the wider Asian Australian community in the context of the coronavirus. Now... - Lifesavers With Pride (1 speech)
Members of the House will be pleased to learn that last Saturday at the annual Mardi Gras Lifesavers with Pride had the honour of being the principal float in the parade and the excitement of... - Prime Minister (1 speech)
The Prime Minister is now just the great national disappointment. People thought they were going to get the next John Howard. It turns out that all they've got is the , wow sales guy from Danoz... - Morrison Government (2 speeches)
Leadership is important in good times, but it is vital in tough times. As a nation we are facing some very significant challenges. We face drought; we had a significant bushfire season; and we...
