House debates
Monday, 15 March 2021
- Ethanol (1 speech)
We are probably the only country on earth now that does not have ethanol mandated into our petrol tanks. Every other country on earth is aware of the fact that more people die from motor vehicle... - Braddon Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
Over the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of officially opening two new school redevelopments. Where the focus has been on STEM, both Burnie's Leighland Christian School and the Devonport... - Rural Flying Doctor Service (1 speech)
One of the great pleasures of my electorate is the sheer number of events. On Sunday was the Rural Flying Doctor Service and the Truck Owners and Operators Association truck run, which... - Science (1 speech)
If scientific research is going to inform government decisions, government needs to have confidence in that research. There are more and more people, eminent people, including our former chief... - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the government's failure to list life-changing medications on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Over 400,000 Australians suffer from chronic migraines. I met recently... - Cowper Electorate: Oasis Day Program (1 speech)
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the new Oasis Day Program facility run by Macleay Options. Macleay Options have been a part of the Kempsey fabric for nearly 60 years... - Oxley Electorate: Cineplex, Redbank (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about a local small business owner in the electorate of Oxley. Sam Catalano is the proud owner of a family-run business, Cineplex at Redbank. It's a great independent movie... - Stirling Electorate: Karrinyup Leave No Trace Scout Group (1 speech)
I'm sure that we all remember the magic of being a kid, when exploring a tiny parcel of bushland was an incredible adventure or when building a cubby house with mates on an endless summer school... - March 4 Justice (1 speech)
In more than 40 events across Australia today, tens of thousands of women gathered to call for independent investigations into gendered violence, full implementation of 2020 Respect@Work report,... - Nicholls Electorate: Fruit Industry (1 speech)
Thank you very much. Last Tuesday I met with a group of fruitgrowers from the Goulburn Valley to discuss the lack of seasonal workers and the impact that's having on their businesses. The account... - Holt Electorate: Oromo Ethiopian Community (1 speech)
Members of Melbourne's Oromo Ethiopian community continue to be concerned by ongoing political tensions in Ethiopia. According to Human Rights Watch, in 2020 the security and human rights... - Advance Cairns (1 speech)
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a gala event to mark the 20th anniversary since the establishment of advocacy group Advance Cairns. Advance Cairns has grown to be one of the most fierce... - Dunkley Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise today to ask the Prime Minister to deliver for the community of Dunkley the promises that he has made. On 6 February 2019—not last year but the year before—the Prime Minister... - Moore Electorate: Ocean Reef Marina (1 speech)
The Ocean Reef Marina redevelopment is the single biggest project in my electorate and is expected to generate a billion dollars in gross development value. It will create significant economic... - NBN Connection Box (1 speech)
For months, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury residents have had to run to their NBN boxes when lightning flashes, because the boxes are being fried. The count for some families is up to eight... - Mackellar Electorate: Northern Beaches Women's Shelter (1 speech)
Throughout COVID-19, we have seen cases of mental health, domestic abuse and hardship skyrocket. Frequently, it is the case that our marginalised communities suffer most and the organisations... - Fraser Electorate: Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre (1 speech)
Yesterday afternoon I was delighted to join with many members of my community at the Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre, a large mosque located in Deer Park in my electorate of Fraser. The Bosnian... - Members of Parliament: Staff (1 speech)
Over the past month we've heard a range of deeply distressing accounts from women across the political divide about appalling criminal behaviour and the failure of this place to respond... - Adelaide Electorate: Vietnamese Boat People Monument (1 speech)
Earlier on this month I joined the Vietnamese association and the South Australian Vietnamese community for the official unveiling of the Vietnamese boat people monument in my electorate of... - Lyne Electorate: 2021 Gresford Show (1 speech)
Country shows are part of the rich tapestry of life not only in the Lyne electorate but around the nation—and how good it is that country shows are back in action! I attended the Gresford... - Shortland Electorate: Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (1 speech)
I want to thank the hundreds of my constituents who have signed my petition opposing the renewal of petroleum exploration permit 11. In all my time in politics, I have never witnessed such a... - Swan Electorate: Gibbs Street Primary School (1 speech)
Last week I visited Gibbs Street Primary School, in East Cannington in my electorate, as they were the recipient of a grant through the Morrison government's Local Schools Community Fund which... - March4Justice (1 speech)
The change is made by those who show up and today around the country thousands of women and men showed up. They showed up to express their anger, their frustration and their sadness at what has... - Groom Electorate: Oakey Show (1 speech)
This weekend I had the pleasure of opening the 113th Oakey Show, a wonderful event. The whole event was a testament to the incredible resilience and spirit of the Oakey community, with crowds and... - March4Justice (1 speech)
Today thousands of women rallied around the country to express their anger and frustration at so little action for so long about gender violence. It's not surprising really when one in five women... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Earlier this month 100 volunteers came together, despite storm warnings, to sit in quiet contemplation at the iconic North Cottesloe Beach, emulating Andrew Baines's painting Consideration of... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
As I conduct my weekly mobile offices and phone calls with constituents, it has become clear that there is a lot of angst, fear and concern amongst those living with disability and those in the... - Community Services (2 speeches)
I'm glad we're talking about disabilities, because something I've been fighting for, for Tamworth, is a disability transport hub. I'm glad that we have secured in excess of $600,000 to go towards... - COVID-19: Arts and Entertainment Industry (1 speech)
The COVID pandemic has changed the way we all live, and it has hit some aspects of life particularly hard. Without doubt, one of those is our ability to enjoy arts and cultural activities. These... - Geeves, Dr Richard (Dick) OAM (2 speeches)
I wish to pay a tribute to Dr Richard Geeves OAM, who passed away on Saturday 18 July 2020 at the age of 95. Dr Richard Geeves was a well-known local GP who worked tirelessly for many years...
