House debates
Friday, 12 June 2020
- Hunter Electorate: Media, Energy (1 speech)
The impacts of COVID-19 have been many and varied. Of course, the most serious consequence has been the loss of life and the impacts on both the victims and their loved ones. Sadly, none of us... - Flynn Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
I rise today to bring attention to the impacts of C-19 on my electorate of Flynn, and my condolences go to those who have lost their lives throughout this pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has... - Sheean, Ordinary Seaman Edward (Teddy) (1 speech)
This week I've been speaking in this chamber, and the main chamber, about the Northern Territory and how proud I am of their response to COVID-19 and doing the right thing, which is now allowing... - Indigenous Deaths in Custody (1 speech)
Each year in this House, we have a Closing the Gap statement. It shows that the life expectancy of Indigenous Australians is lower than the rest of the community. It shows that child mortality is... - Australian Broadcasting Commission (1 speech)
On the eve of the 2013 federal election, Tony Abbott, who was then the leader, said there would be no cuts to the ABC or SBS under a coalition government. The ABC has lost $783 million in funding... - COVID-19: Black Lives Matter Demonstrations (1 speech)
As rallies around the country coalesce again this weekend, mainstream Australians are just horrified that we would throw COVID-19 arrangements into the fireplace and ignore them completely. But... - Morrison Government: Economy (1 speech)
As at 3 June 2020, data shows that the fires and the initial impacts of the global pandemic have accelerated longstanding economic challenges under the Liberals. It's a litany of bad news, and it... - Berowra Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
2020 has been a tough year for many Australians, and it's been a particularly tough one for year 12s. Over the last couple of weeks, I've held Zoom calls with groups of year 12 students from... - Teachers (3 speeches)
This pandemic has taught us many, many things. Perhaps one of the most important lessons it's taught us is who the essential workers are, the people in our society who keep us going and allow us... - Kids Giving Back (1 speech)
I echo the comments of the member for Macnamara in thanking teachers for the job they've done through this difficult time. I don't know Principal Peter Martin but I'm sure he's a fine teacher, as... - Macarthur Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
My electorate of Macarthur is one of the most rapidly growing electorates in Australia. However, we are being starved of the necessary support that would allow Macarthur to flourish by the... - Forrest Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
I want to thank and acknowledge everyone in my electorate in the south-west of Western Australia for their efforts in keeping each other and other Australians safe during the coronavirus, making... - Black Lives Matter Movement, Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1 speech)
I want to start my contribution today by echoing the words of the Speaker at the start of parliament and acknowledge the First Peoples of this nation. I extend that to the people of the Dharawal... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
One Australian woman is killed every nine days by an intimate partner. Many more live their lives in fear of not just physical abuse, but of manipulative and controlling behaviour. The problem... - Scullin Electorate: La Trobe University (1 speech)
I acknowledge the contribution just then by the member for Bass, which was a very affecting one, and I associate myself with her remarks. La Trobe University is a critical institution in... - Goldstein Electorate: Clean Up Australia Day (1 speech)
Environmental stewardship is an unending commitment to preserve the earth and our beautiful conservation environment for future generations. The idea of stewardship is a foundation of liberalism... - Australia Post (1 speech)
My grandfather worked for the Postmaster-General's office and Australia Post for 48 years. When he finished his career, he was the postmaster at Mascot in our community. He was a life member and... - Petrie Electorate: Australian's Biggest Morning Tea (1 speech)
Last month I had the absolute delight of hosting the Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 28 May at my office in Clontarf to raise funds for the Australian Cancer Council. Australia's Biggest Morning... - Gilmore Electorate (1 speech)
With restrictions starting to ease across New South Wales, I have been delighted to visit businesses up and down the South Coast again. Last week, I started with a coffee and a catch-up with the... - Reid Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (2 speeches)
Over the June long weekend, members of the Reid electorate were acknowledged through the announcement of the Queen's Birthday honours list. It was an opportunity to recognise the great work of...
