House debates
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
- COVID-19: Regional Australia (1 speech)
ABS data shows that in my seat of Corangamite job losses due to COVID have reached almost 10 per cent, ranging from 8.6 per cent in Torquay, 11.8 per cent in Lorne-Anglesea to 13.33 per cent in... - Moore Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
The Joondalup and Wanneroo communities have displayed remarkable resilience through the coronavirus crisis, adapting, improving and showing ingenuity in the face of a dire situation without... - Macarthur Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the need for investment in essential infrastructure projects to kickstart our economy in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. This is by far the greatest health crisis... - Covid-19 (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge and thank the community in my electorate of Curtin for their response to COVID-19. Over the last couple of months we've all had to make some quite extraordinary... - Cowan Electorate (1 speech)
I'd like to stand up here today and lend my voice, along with the member for Moore, who's my neighbour in Western Australia, in showing appreciation for the communities of Wanneroo and Joondalup... - National Security (1 speech)
Those who serve in this House and the other place all have a high view of this country. We've all taken an oath to serve the Australian people and we want the best for Australia—an... - COVID-19: Employment (2 speeches)
Labor supported the introduction of JobKeeper not because it was perfect but because it was absolutely crucial. We all witnessed the queues snaking around our communities. I'm next to a... - Middle East (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge that last month people around the world celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut, the creation of the state of Israel; however, this week Palestinians and their friends commemorate the... - Schools (1 speech)
As a great friend of teachers and, like all of us, great friends of the state government, I've been somewhat disappointed by the evidence-free policy solo flights that we've seen in... - COVID-19: Employment (1 speech)
Today I rise to congratulate the government on the work to date on the COVID-19 pandemic, and I particularly congratulate them on the increase to jobseeker and the introduction of JobKeeper. Both... - COVID-19: Cybersafety (1 speech)
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up numerous challenges, but none as insidious as the rise of cyberbullying and online image based abuse. Our eSafety Commissioner is reporting a 40 per cent... - COVID-19: Employment (1 speech)
When Frankston's PARC closed its doors in March because of social-distancing requirements, 300 employees were left facing months without income. Now, because the government refuses to include... - Mother's Day, Chisholm Electorate: Sports Clubs (1 speech)
I would like to speak on a topic that is lighter, happier and relevant to all of us. On Sunday, like so many lucky mums around Australia, I received phone calls from my children wishing me a... - Covid-19 (1 speech)
On behalf of the people of Kingsford Smith, I wish to thank and pay tribute to all of our communities' essential workers that have continued to go to work during this difficult period and are... - Reid Electorate: Community Groups (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge those who are being impacted on the frontline of the pandemic—the healthcare workers, the aged-care workers, the teachers, the parents, the students and, of... - Queensland: Arts Sector (1 speech)
When people think of the arts sector they often think of celebrities. But, of course, 92,000 Queenslanders are directly or indirectly employed in the creative workforce. Data released last week... - Lindsay Electorate: COVID-19 (2 speeches)
The last few weeks have been challenging for all of us, but my community has been hit particularly hard by coronavirus. But we're taking the initiative, keeping connected and working together.... - Disability Services (1 speech)
I rise today to briefly speak about the disability workforce and their contribution during the pandemic. I acknowledge that Australians with disability, their carers and loved ones, and the... - McCarthy, Mr M, OAM (2 speeches)
During my maiden speech in this parliament I referred to a Darling Downs community leader, a great friend and an Indigenous elder, Uncle Darby McCarthy. Sadly, he passed away last week. He was a...
