House debates
Friday, 12 June 2020
- Australia Post (1 speech)
Australia Post is a vital service that regional Australians rely on, and I condemn the government for their proposed changes and the harsh impact it will have on services and local jobs in my... - Fraser Coast: Mental Health (1 speech)
(—) (): Learning how to manage your mental wellbeing is an important and often challenging part of growing up. Studies have shown that one in three people aged between 15 and 19 have... - Northern Territory: Parliamentary Representation (1 speech)
The case for guaranteeing a minimum of two seats for the Northern Territory in this House is pretty simple. As in all electorates around our country, the population of the NT's seats moves around... - Chisholm Electorate (1 speech)
With the social-distancing restrictions that have been in place due to COVID-19, I believe it is more important than ever to stay connected with our communities. Last month I hosted two tele town... - Gilmore Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the members of my community who were recognised on the Queen's Birthday honours list. Eleven local people have received recognition as part of the 2020 list to... - Manufacturing (1 speech)
One of the things I am most passionate about is local jobs for local people. Advanced manufacturing will play a large role in achieving that aspiration. Since I was elected the member for... - Hutchison, Mrs June Rosemary, OAM (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to say some words of praise, respect and gratitude for the contribution June Hutchison has made to community life in Fremantle for which she received the Medal of the... - Reid Electorate: Road Infrastructure (1 speech)
The traffic on Homebush Bay Drive has been one of Sydney's biggest congestion nightmares over the last 20 years. In fact, the intersection at Australia Avenue and Underwood Road in Homebush has... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
In times of crisis, one constant source of independent, reliable and trustworthy news that Australians turn to is the ABC. This has never been more evident than this summer, during the bushfires... - Canvas Coworking and Startup Toowoomba (1 speech)
I was very pleased to join recently with Joy Taylor and David Masefield of Canvas Coworking and Startup Toowoomba to announce funding support under the federal government's Entrepreneurs Program... - Australia Post (1 speech)
The Morrison government's use of COVID-19 as an excuse to restructure Australia Post, to cut services and to ultimately cut jobs will particularly impact on older Australians, many of whom still... - COVID-19: Sunshine Coast Economy (3 speeches)
According to the Grattan Institute, the Sunshine Coast has lost more jobs as a result of COVID-19 than any other region in Queensland. Unfortunately, the sectors that are the strong suit of our... - Collaery, Mr Bernard (1 speech)
It is a fundamental tenet of our legal system that the assessment of guilt or innocence be done in public so that, in the words of former High Court Justice Gibbs we aren't concerned that 'abuses... - Berowra Electorate: Media (1 speech)
Genuine local news publications are the lifeblood of my community. Community journalism provides people and organisations with a voice and cultivates the heart of communities as they share... - Jobseeker Payment (1 speech)
When asked on radio this morning if he thought the jobseeker payment should return to $279 a week, the member for Braddon, who is in the chamber, told Tasmanians: 'My focus is we want everyone to... - Queensland: Infrastructure (1 speech)
A few months ago I stood in this House to call the Queensland state government to action on several infrastructure programs that were being held up. There are two that come to mind. One is the... - JobKeeper: Universities (1 speech)
I am still at a loss as to why the government are refusing to support universities in this time of crisis. They seem to take it as a point of ideological pride that they've left them out in the... - Barker Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
In Barker we're blessed to have a large number of volunteers and residents who do an exceptional amount for the community. This year, more than ever, we have so much to be thankful for from them... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
Today I want to wish a young girl called Tharunicaa a happy birthday as she turns three. I am very sorry that she is spending her birthday on Christmas Island. Of course, she is there with her... - Braddon Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (2 speeches)
Four stalwarts of the Braddon electorate have been recognised in the 2020 Queen's Birthday honours for their dedicated service. Hugh Hiscutt from Howth has been awarded the Order of Australia....
