House debates
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
- COVID-19: Disability Services (1 speech)
Today I speak to and on behalf of people with disability. I ask all Australians to think about what this pandemic is like for them. They've watched COVID-19 rip through aged-care homes,... - Menzies Electorate: North Eastern Jewish War Memorial Centre, Alexander, Mr Benjamin, OAM (1 speech)
I'm delighted to be able to participate in this direct hybrid parliament. Today I want to acknowledge one of the many ethnic and multicultural communities here in my electorate of... - Bean Electorate: Norfolk Island (1 speech)
While it only takes me 10 minutes to drive to Parliament House, the furthest corner of Bean is 1,800 kilometres away: Norfolk Island. As you can imagine, the pandemic challenges have provided an... - Robertson Electorate: Men's Sheds (1 speech)
Men's Sheds build so much more than great woodwork; they build community, connection, mateship, engagement and belonging. To support the wellbeing of local men's sheds in Robertson, the federal... - Nespolon, Dr Harry (1 speech)
It's appropriate that the House recognises the passing of Dr Harry Nespolon. He died recently after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He had practices in the Sydney CBD and at Neutral Bay.... - Goldstein Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
Victorians need the support of their leaders now more than ever. While our Premier issues diktats without explanation, our Prime Minister is listening and engaging. Last Thursday the Prime... - Defence Procurement (1 speech)
The uncertainty and confusion surrounding the future submarine build continues in South Australia. We still have no clarity about where the bulk of the work will be done, and now we find out not... - Beirut: Explosion (1 speech)
I rise to extend my sympathies to those who have experienced the tragic loss of loved ones following the two large blasts in Beirut on 4 August. We've all seen the horrific vision and the... - Airborne Research Australia (1 speech)
Last week I went to Parafield Airport to meet with two Adelaide Hills scientists and toured the facilities of their non-for-profit organisation Airborne Research Australia. Dr Andrew McGrath and... - Polio, Rotary International (1 speech)
Amidst the gloom of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been some positive and, indeed, exciting news on the global health front. Today, health authorities have declared the entire African... - Australia Post (1 speech)
I rise to object to the lies and the mistruths that have emerged out of Australia Post's senior management that have affected their workforce. People have been genuinely worried about their jobs... - COVID-19: Meals on Wheels (1 speech)
Today marks National Meals on Wheels Day, and this year it recognises the dedicated volunteer workforce who stepped up to help protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians during... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
It's been just over six months since this parliament came together, united in its grief over the tragic murder of Hannah Clarke and her beautiful children, to condemn the scourge of family and... - Bass Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
Today I rise to express my special thanks to our healthcare workers. When COVID first found its way to Tasmania the response was very swift. A COVID-19 screening clinic was set up outside the... - Defence Industry (1 speech)
The federal government is all smoke and mirrors on Australian defence industry—photo ops one day, cutting out Aussie businesses the next. Australian defence industry businesses need a fair... - Moncrieff Electorate (1 speech)
The entrepreneurial spirit required to create future Gold Coast jobs was reignited last week at the Reimagine Gold Coast jobs, skills and industry forum organised by the City Heart Taskforce that... - Indigenous Flag (1 speech)
This week is the 54th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off, which spurred the land rights movement. First Nations people are still fighting for possession of so many things that are important. I... - Child Sexual Abuse (7 speeches)
I am passionate about ensuring our kids are safe in our community and online. The Morrison government can be rightly proud that it established Australia's first e-Safety Commissioner and passed... - Liberal Party of Australia (2 speeches)
More sordid details have emerged today about the backdoor kingmakers of the Liberal Party, who apparently determine who sits in parliament. The Australian notes their strategy was 'based on skin...
