House debates
Monday, 7 December 2020
- Warringah Electorate: Recreation (1 speech)
I want to talk to you about beautiful Warringah, and in particular the Manly Scenic Walkway, which is regularly touted as one of the most beautiful walks in Sydney. I would argue that it's one of... - Berowra Electorate: Binnowee Kindergarten (1 speech)
Binnowee Kindergarten recently celebrated its 85th birthday. The kindergarten opened in 1935 and, to mark the anniversary, they held a small ceremony to bury a time capsule. The staff and parents... - Greenway Electorate: Schofields Station (1 speech)
I rise today to advocate on an issue I've discussed many times in this place: the lack of parking at Schofields train station. Surrounded by growing housing estates, the parking facilities at... - COVID-19: Vaccines (1 speech)
In early August, Australia's Professor Tom Borody did some media. We talked about him having a cure for coronavirus, based around Ivermectin. He gave interviews about it and spoke about it, yet... - COVID-19: Income Support Payments (1 speech)
There are so many Australians that are being left behind by the Morrison Liberal government—so many when it comes to employment and so many when it comes to jobs. We have seen many workers... - Melbourne Fringe Festival, COVID-19: Arts (1 speech)
Like me the people of Higgins are passionate about the arts. Recently I was thrilled to participate in the Melbourne Fringe Festival's event Multiply. Together, hundreds of local amateur movers... - Haweil, Mr Joseph (1 speech)
My constituent and good friend Councillor Joseph Haweil was elected mayor of the City of Hume, making him the first mayor of Assyrian background in Victoria and the second-youngest mayor in... - Bennelong Electorate: GLIA Diagnostics (1 speech)
One thing that makes me particularly proud of Bennelong is our innovative spirit. I'm often here talking about the innovations of our big companies, but underneath these behemoths are hundreds of... - Centrelink (1 speech)
Rob lives in my electorate in Langwarrin. His father-in-law, Fred, is almost 94. Recently Fred's wife passed away, and Fred needed to go to Centrelink to sort out the pensions. Fred doesn't know... - Barker Electorate: Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants Program (1 speech)
Every year I attend most agricultural shows and field days in my electorate. These events bring families and farmers together, build community spirit and help bridge the divide between country... - Child Care (1 speech)
Child care costs too much. It costs women too much, it costs families too much and it costs our nation too much. In the 12 months to March, my electorate saw childcare costs rise substantially.... - COVID-19: Travel Agents (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the travel agents COVID support package. A division having been called in the House of Representatives— Sitting suspended from 16 : 16 to 16 : 28 For some time... - Hanukkah (1 speech)
Over eight days Jewish Australians and Jews right around the world will gather to light the Hanukkah menorahs, display them proudly and come together to appreciate both ancient miracles and more... - Men's Shed Movement (1 speech)
In 2006, when civic participation in Australia dropped to 18.6 per cent, many in this country cried that we were seeing a crisis of civil society. Only two weeks ago the Weekend Australian... - Gordon, Mr Peter (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the end of an era as Peter Gordon, President of the Western Bulldogs, has announced that he will stand down from his second stint at the helm of the Dogs. He leaves an... - Fraser Island: Bushfire (2 speeches)
It's absolutely heartbreaking to see the devastation that's being wreaked on the flora, the fauna and the residents by the ongoing bushfire on Fraser Island in my electorate of Wide Bay. Fraser...
