House debates
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
- Chisholm Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
I want to talk about the Morrison government continuing to deliver for the people of Chisholm. Recently, I had the pleasure of ensuring that hardworking community oriented organisations received... - Mouse Plague (1 speech)
This morning in the House, I tried to move a suspension of standing orders so that the government could talk about the mouse plague across four Australian states. What we're hearing from farmers,... - South Korea (1 speech)
2021 marks 60 years of Australia-Korea diplomatic relations. Australia is home to approximately 170,000 Koreans, and our two countries are strong economic, political and strategic partners. I... - Lyons Electorate: Bicentenary Celebrations (1 speech)
This year is of special significance to many towns in my electorate. Perth in Tasmania might be a little smaller than WA's, but our terrific town, along with several others throughout the... - Lindsay Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Right now, thousands of people are completing Lindsay's biggest survey. Of those people, so many have already told me how important it is for them to see Dunheved Road upgraded. I've got some... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Housing affordability for young Australians is at crisis point. The data shows that a person under the age of 25 on a median income is unlikely to be able to either rent or purchase a home on... - Telecommunications (1 speech)
I was very pleased that in the budget the Treasurer awarded another $84.8 million towards the Regional Connectivity Program. The program has already distributed $4½ million in the Grey... - Veterans (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the treatment of veterans and in particular about the wellbeing centre for Darwin. There was no money in the budget for it. The DVA office in Darwin remains shut. One of the... - Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show (1 speech)
The show is go. I'm referring of course to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show, which is all go this year. From Friday 11 to Sunday 13 June the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is back and it... - Oxley Electorate: Hospitals (1 speech)
Our community has received some terrific news—that the Queensland Palaszczuk government has announced that it will deliver a new 174-bed public hospital in Springfield to cater for the... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the national vaccine rollout and the recent increase in doses available to constituents in Barker. The national COVID-19 program is continuing to roll out, and I, like... - COVID-19: Nepal (1 speech)
I rise to give voice to the Nepalese community in my electorate. In recent months we have watched in horror at the unfolding COVID-19 crisis in India, but this virus is running rampant across the... - Braddon Electorate: Men's Shed (1 speech)
Every man needs a shed. In fact, every shed probably needs a man. Who knows? But our local men's sheds are becoming essential meeting places for blokes in our community right across the... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
The vaccine rollout has been a shambles. Despite more than a year to prepare, despite favourable health circumstances that have not put our health system under the kind of pressure experienced in... - Surf Life Saving New South Wales: Sydney Branch Awards of Excellence (1 speech)
Last Saturday night the Sydney branch of Surf Life Saving New South Wales held their annual 'Branch Awards of Excellence'. These awards recognise outstanding service and exceptional achievement... - Advent Energy: PEP 11 Licence (1 speech)
Does anyone know where the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia is? He's completely missing in action when it comes to Advent Energy's PEP 11 licence. PEP 11 allows oil and gas... - World Environment Day (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about World Environment Day, which is happening this Saturday. The Ryan electorate is home to a wonderful local environment that I am fighting to preserve and protect.... - Indigenous Australians (1 speech)
I want to thank all the members and senators who joined the Reconciliation Run this morning, co-organised by Rob de Castella's Indigenous Marathon Foundation and the Parliamentary Friends of... - Economy (1 speech)
Today, of course, we had the release of the national accounts, and it's absolutely unbelievable that, just 12 months after the economy in this country had to effectively be brought to a grinding... - COVID-19: Victoria (1 speech)
Today we have seen the lockdown in Victoria extended by another seven days. Victoria is in lockdown because of this Prime Minister's failure to take responsibility for the two things that were... - Haemochromatosis (1 speech)
Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Australia. In fact, one in 200 people are affected by it. This disorder causes your body to absorb too much iron from your daily diet.... - Ballina Women's and Children's Refuge (1 speech)
I rise to highlight the urgent need for funding for the Ballina Women's and Children's Refuge. As a former police officer, I have seen firsthand how vital women's refuges are in providing crisis... - Brand, Mr Damien (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the work of an incredible volunteer in my electorate of Bonner. Earlier this week, I had the privilege of meeting Damien, who is the founder of Little Warrior Shields. Damien... - Corangamite Electorate: Pool (1 speech)
Today I call on the City of Greater Geelong to hold off on building an outdoor pool in the North Bellarine. It will surely become a white elephant for ratepayers, and there is an alternative: an... - COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
Last Friday, I had my first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a GP clinic in Buddina in my electorate of Fisher. I want to thank Kayleigh and Lisa at the clinic for giving me such great... - Moreton Electorate: Africa Day Festival (2 speeches)
I had the great pleasure of attending Brisbane's Africa Day Festival in Acacia Ridge last weekend, and can I just say upfront how great it is for this festival to be held in Moreton, where it... - Mallee Electorate: Exchange Hotel (1 speech)
While in Horsham recently I had the pleasure of visiting the Horsham Exchange Hotel to let the owners, Nick and Mel Murray, know that they had been successful in a federal government grant for... - Hall, Mr Brian Edward (1 speech)
Today in Ipswich, at his funeral service, our community paid tribute to Brian Hall. Brian was the best mayor Ipswich never had. My sincere condolences to his wife, Glenda, and family. Brian was a... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Politics is obviously sprinkled with vexed issues from time to time. They come into your offices, I'm sure you're all well aware, and it works something like this: 'If you vote for this, if you... - Macquarie Electorate: A Butterflys Embrace (2 speeches)
The loss of a baby, either in pregnancy or as an infant is a heartbreaking experience for a family. Naomi Smith went through that experience when she lost Lucas at 18 days. She has set up a...
