House debates
Thursday, 10 December 2020
- Australia Post (1 speech)
At the start of my contribution I'd like to say Merry Christmas to everyone. I updated the House at the end of October on the changes to Australia Post's delivery model and the impact this was... - Sepsis (1 speech)
In 2017 four-year-old Mia Wilkinson was a happy, active and healthy young girl who loved swimming and gymnastics. In October that year, Mia suddenly became critically ill and ended up in an... - Department of Home Affairs (1 speech)
I want to share the story of Stephanie, an epidemiologist from Newcastle, and her partner Tommy from the Solomon Islands. They fell in love in the Solomon Islands last year, in May they got... - North Sydney Electorate: Arts (1 speech)
Australia is home to such a wonderful and vibrant art, culture and entertainment scene. From the ancient traditions of our Indigenous peoples to the modern, from the great works of our opera... - COVID-19: Repatriation Flights (1 speech)
There are about 37,000 Australians stranded overseas during a deadly pandemic who are desperate to come home, and Christmas is in two weeks and one day. On 18 September, the Prime Minister said... - Lithgow Workies Club (1 speech)
Nobody who was in Lithgow or its surrounding districts on Saturday 21 December 2019 will ever forget that day. It was on that day, during the long, exhausting Black Summer, that the hills around... - Blaxland Electorate: Disaster Response (1 speech)
Merry Christmas, everybody. This is my last speech in this place for this year, so I want to use the opportunity to thank everybody in my local community who has done so much to help us get... - Armenia (1 speech)
I would like to speak today about the situation in Artsakh, a matter of deep concern for thousands of Armenians who call Bennelong home. I had hoped to be delivering this speech in a motion... - Bendigo Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise today to outline to the chamber a report that we have prepared in my electorate that is based on the experiences of Bendigo and Bendigo residents with the aged-care sector. It is no secret... - Page Electorate: Dunoon United Football Club (1 speech)
I'd like to acknowledge the incredible success of the Dunoon United Football Club. Dunoon is a great little village in my community. It's home to around 1,000 people in the village and surrounds.... - Greenway Electorate: Vineyard Public School Breakfast Club (2 speeches)
We take so many things for granted, and having regular meals is one of them. But it's estimated that up to one in five Australian children could be missing out on meals, for many different... - COVID-19: Tourism (2 speeches)
The Queensland border has finally come down, and the visitors are pouring in. But we're still being subjected to some baffling decisions by the Queensland Labor government. Cairns is home to the... - Automated External Defibrillators (1 speech)
Thanks, Deputy Speaker! I stand with the former Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, in his mission to save 25,000 Australian lives in Australia every year. I recently caught up with Greg, and he told me... - Mitchell Electorate: Fire (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about and thank those who assisted at a major fire which occurred recently within my electorate of Mitchell. On Sunday 29 November, during a weekend of sweltering heatwave... - India (1 speech)
I recently met with Harry Gill and other community leaders from the WA Punjabi CLUB, who raised concerns with me about the farmers protests occurring in India at the moment. As some members may... - Petrie Electorate (1 speech)
I really want to wish the people of Petrie a merry Christmas. As you would know, Queenslanders from the Sunshine State are a happy bunch. I think it's all the vitamin D we get up there! But we're... - Queensland: Olympic Games (5 speeches)
I stand here as a proud Queenslander and a big fan of all things sport. When you think of Queensland, you think of our great sporting prowess. This week the Queensland government and Premier... - Road Safety (1 speech)
What would you do if you were told you had a couple of weeks left to live? You'd get your affairs in order. You'd go and say your goodbyes. You'd go and kiss your loved ones. Some people didn't... - COVID-19: Employment, COVID-19: Income Support Payments (1 speech)
As we've heard from others, 2020 has been a very tough year for so many in Australia, including in my home state of Tasmania and particularly for those working Tasmanians and those that have been... - Cowper Electorate: Community Events (2 speeches)
I'd like to recognise the great work and the opportunities provided through All Abilities Futsal at Port Macquarie Sports Stadium. I recently met with Chris Whitfield and Cheree Risson, who run...
