House debates
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
- Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
Australians are missing out on the opportunity to buy cheaper model electric vehicles. It's a result of state and federal government policies which clearly discourage Australians from purchasing... - Curtin Electorate: Sculpture by the Sea (1 speech)
I've spoken before about my deep admiration for art and artists, while also recognising my complete lack of artistic ability or creativity. The ability of artists to capture ideas, moods,... - COVID-19: Young People (1 speech)
I grew up in Wyong and went to high school in Tuggerah. It's always been tough for young people growing up outside big cities as they leave school to look for work, find an apprenticeship or... - Water Infrastructure (1 speech)
Australia is a land of extremes, and when it comes to the weather, as we've seen over recent days, we do extreme well. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the wild weather that has washed... - Indi Electorate: Inland Rail (1 speech)
Today I pay tribute to the individuals working tirelessly to enhance the Inland Rail upgrades in our electorate of Indi—those fighting hard to make sure that decision-makers think bigger... - Swan Electorate: St John Urgent Care (1 speech)
Since Monday 15 March this year, locals living in southern Perth, in my electorate of Swan, have had a new way to get urgent help for non-life-threatening injuries: through the new St John urgent... - Werriwa Electorate: Austral (1 speech)
The south-west Sydney growth area takes in several suburbs in my electorate of Werriwa, including Austral. I recently held mobile offices in Austral with the Liverpool City councillors Nathan... - Western Australia: Hospitals (1 speech)
Today The West Australian reports: WA's health system has reached an unprecedented breaking point, with two of Perth's major hospitals declaring code yellows, saying they are unable to take in... - Nolan, Mr Laurie (1 speech)
In the pitch dark of night on 6 January 2016, seven crewmen aboard the Port Stephens marine rescue vessel the Danial Thain ventured into the night. At 2 am, the 32-tonne rescue vessel was hit by... - Ryan Electorate: Witton Barracks (2 speeches)
In the heart of the Ryan electorate sits Witton Barracks, a unique military facility that was utilised in World War II as an interrogation prison by the allied forces. The three prisoner-of-war... - Moreton Electorate: Inland Rail (3 speeches)
The current plan for the coalition's boondoggle project, the Inland Rail, ends at Acacia Ridge in my electorate. This will mean more trucks on suburban roads in Moreton. There will be more... - Brown & Hurley Group (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge that the Brown & Hurley Group, a family business which started in my community, is celebrating their 75th birthday this year. The business was started by two... - Aged Care (1 speech)
Today I want to speak about Wayne, who lives in Frankston, and his mother. Wayne's mum was on a level 2 aged-care package, which is an allowance of about $14,000 a year. She used that money for... - Calare Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Today I rise to acknowledge the citizens and organisations across the Calare electorate who were honoured on Australia Day for their wonderful contributions to our communities. In Canowindra,... - Euthanasia (1 speech)
Last night, Tasmania's parliament passed voluntary assisted dying laws, a bill introduced by Independent legislative councillor Mike Gaffney. The vote was not close. It passed the Legislative... - La Trobe Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
I've got a very clear message when it comes to Telstra, Optus and Vodafone: you must sort out your mess. I feel so sorry for the residents in Clyde and Clyde North, Berwick and Casey Fields, with... - Corangamite Electorate: Traditional Owners, Corangamite Electorate: Proposed Division Name (1 speech)
Last Friday, I had the enormous honour of attending a ceremony marking the transfer of land from Boral back to the traditional owners, the Wathaurong people. It was an incredibly moving and... - Petrie Electorate: Jobseeker Boot Camps (1 speech)
According to psychology professor David Blustein, studies show that when people lose their jobs there is an increase in mental health problems, and, when they're re-employed, those problems... - Morrison Government (2 speeches)
The office of the Prime Minister is the most important office in this country, yet the occupier who currently sits in the chair diminishes it and reduces the office of Prime Minister to political...
