House debates
Thursday, 18 March 2021
- Myanmar (1 speech)
It's been more than a month now since the military coup of 1 February 2021 in Myanmar and the subsequent detention of political figures. We have seen deeply distressing and deeply disturbing... - Charitable Organisations (1 speech)
Australia's 58,000 registered charities hold a special place in our communities. Day in and day out they fulfil a vital role in our society, delivering important and often essential services,... - March 4 Justice (1 speech)
What an important and historic week we have seen here in Canberra and around Australia. Monday's March 4 Justice was a defining point for me and I hope for our nation. It has led to a national... - Barker Electorate: Citrus Industry (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about an issue of concern to constituents in my electorate of Barker. It's trite to say, but I'll say it nonetheless, that since the pandemic the nature of work and... - 2020 Holt Community Spirit and Leadership Awards (1 speech)
On Monday 14 December I conducted the 2020 Holt Community Spirit Leadership Awards in what was a virtual presentation ceremony via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Last year marked... - Flynn Electorate: SwarmFarm Robotics (1 speech)
I'd like to talk about SwarmFarm Robotics, in Gindie, in Central Queensland. Ten years ago the SwarmFarm Robotics' journey began with developers Andrew and Jocie Bate in a paddock on a farm at... - Endometriosis Awareness Month (1 speech)
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a hidden disease, in many ways. Although it affects close to a million Australian women, its symptoms, its signs and its treatment are... - Women in Sport (1 speech)
One of the great strides made in our community over the past few years has been in the growing involvement of women and girls in sport. Football Queensland has recently partnered with Bethania... - Aged Care (1 speech)
This week in parliament I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and talking with some amazing people who work in our aged-care system. They came to Canberra via their trade unions—the United... - Child Sexual Abuse (1 speech)
The Australian Federal Police and the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation have launched a new initiative called 'Stop Child Abuse -Trace an Object'. Trace an Object calls on the... - St Kilda (3 speeches)
I want to take this opportunity to talk about the revitalisation of one of the hearts of my electorate, St Kilda. St Kilda is an iconic part of Melbourne. We all love St Kilda—Luna Park and... - March 4 Justice (1 speech)
This week marked a moment in our history when many thousands of Australians took to the streets to demand respect, justice and safety for women. As both an elected representative and a man, I... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the NDIS and specifically the introduction of independent assessments. This is the most fundamental change to the NDIS since it was introduced. What this means is that... - Calare Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Today I rise to pay tribute to the citizens of Calare who were recently recognised for their service to our communities with Australia Day honours. They have made an enormous contribution to our... - Myanmar (1 speech)
Do you hear the people sing? That is a famous song from the world's most famous musical, Les Miserables. We download the track, we watch it in theatres, we listen to it on Spotify and other... - Member for Boothby (1 speech)
I have had a tough few days. I have tried hard to contain my emotion at my decision to leave the parliament at the end of this term, especially when explaining the reasons. Recounting, yet again,... - Chifley Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I want to just say to the member for Boothby that, while we may be political combatants, our democracy is strengthened by being able to challenge ideas in a way that do not resort to what we have... - Clean Up Australia Day (1 speech)
Earlier this month I attended some Clean Up Australia Day events around my community, including: an early morning event in New Farm Park, a visit to the blue army event organised by Cleanaway at... - Griffith Electorate (1 speech)
It's good to follow the member for Brisbane, because I know he has, in his electorate, some real concerns being raised with him about aircraft noise as is the case in my electorate. I just want... - Capricornia Electorate: Water (2 speeches)
I have spent a great deal of time in this place and in my electorate of Capricornia, talking about Rookwood Weir. This is a project very close to my heart because of the benefits it will bring to...
