House debates
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
- Calwell Electorate: The Arts (1 speech)
Artists have always had to fight to be recognised and funded, and this is especially so during times of economic downturn. Artists were seen as No. 1 in the top-five non-essential jobs in a... - Grey Electorate: Regional Airports Program (1 speech)
I'm very pleased to discuss the fact that the Grey electorate received seven separate grants under the recent Regional Airports Program. Two of them, Orroroo and Quorn, are for fencing and... - COVID-19: International Travel (1 speech)
There's no denying that the government's swift and decisive action in closing our international border is one of the key reasons the COVID-19 health crisis was not more severe. I take this... - Ryan Electorate: Men's Sheds (1 speech)
I rise in the chamber today to talk about a number of organisations in the electorate of Ryan who are doing great things to support the mental health of men in the electorate, and that is our... - Jagajaga Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
On behalf of the Jagajaga community, I congratulate all our Queen's Birthday Honours recipients. My good friend David McKenzie has received his OAM for a lifetime of service to community health,... - Canning Electorate: JobKeeper Payment (1 speech)
I rise to update this House on the success of the JobKeeper program in my electorate. New data from Treasury estimates that 3,300 businesses in Canning are benefitting from the program. I have... - Australia Post, Australian Bushfires (1 speech)
What a disgrace we saw in parliament last night and today, when the government refused to allow debate on the changes to Australia Post that will see letter services slashed to maybe twice a week... - Sturt Electorate: Creative Industries (1 speech)
I'd like to take the opportunity to talk about the creative industries, and particularly the screen sector, television and film. This is relevant as a constituency statement because, indeed, I'm... - HomeBuilder (1 speech)
I want to make some remarks, indeed condemn, the government's absolute joke of a housing package: its $688 million renovation scheme. It's the kind of housing package you want when you don't... - Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
I stand to support and raise awareness for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. More importantly, today is Red Apple Day. This is about raising awareness about bowel cancer. We know that so many people... - Refugees (1 speech)
This week is Refugee Week. Australia has welcomed over 900,000 refugees since 1947, and we should continue to welcome and provide safe haven to people who have escaped persecution and... - Belmonte, Mr Jason (1 speech)
I've spoken to the House before about some of the high achievers who can be found in my electorate of Calare. Today I'd like to recognise one of Orange city's sporting icons, tenpin bowler Jason... - Renewable Energy, Child Care (1 speech)
Over the last few weeks I have sought and received over 150 submissions from my constituents in Wills on the government's newly released 'Technology investment roadmap discussion paper'. All of... - Bradfield Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I'm very pleased to rise to acknowledge the distinguished list of my constituents in Bradfield who were honoured in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list. I'm struck by the diversity of the... - Democracy (1 speech)
I'm reminded this week of the importance of defending our fragile democracy in light of what has been going on in Victoria. Democracy is important at all levels, especially in our political... - Atkins, Mr Darrin, Bruce, Chief Inspector Nicole, APM (1 speech)
I would like to recognise retained firefighter Darrin Atkins. 'Acko', as he is known, is celebrating 32 years of service at Woolgoolga Fire Station 507. He started on 15 June 1988, and has been... - COVID-19: Private Health Insurance (1 speech)
Private health insurance premiums are up 30 per cent under the Liberal-National government, and, with record out-of-pocket costs, when care is needed hospital cover is at its lowest level since... - Children's Tumour Foundation (1 speech)
The Children's Tumour Foundation, located in Five Dock, is a true success story for our electorate of Reid. It is an organisation that does incredible work for children living with... - Werriwa Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
Right now, governments of all levels need to support local communities, especially small and family-owned businesses, to keep the Australian economy moving. They are the lifeblood of our economy,... - Petition: Health Care (1 speech)
I rise to table a petition on behalf of the Lung Foundation. The petition read as follows— Additional funding for specialist lung cancer nurses. Recognising that the Federal Government...
