House debates
Thursday, 3 June 2021
- Dobell Electorate: Norah Head National Surfing Reserve (1 speech)
It might be a cold, rainy winter's day in Canberra, but the surf conditions on the coast are a clean two to three foot with a south-easterly swell, and the water temperature a comfortable 20... - Cowper Electorate: Staff (1 speech)
It's been a little over two years since I first came to this place, and in that time my electorate has faced severe drought, then bushfires, then floods, then the pandemic, which we're still... - Assange, Mr Julian (1 speech)
A few weeks ago, a passionate constituent of mine in the electorate of Wills, Louisa Allan, presented me and the Parliamentary Friends of the Bring Julian Assange Home Group, which includes MPs... - Lyne Electorate: Community Infrastructure (1 speech)
The Hastings and Camden Haven are benefiting from the government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The $2.8 million funding boost has brought forward key projects across the... - COVID-19: Victoria (1 speech)
Late is better than never. Something is better than nothing. But why does it always take this Prime Minister so long to do so little? He's just announced a payment for people who can't... - Leichhardt Electorate: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (1 speech)
I recently visited an amazing tourism attraction in my electorate, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, where I was told I would be having the honour of naming two radiated tortoises, which originate... - National Rugby League (1 speech)
The Brisbane Firehawks, based in Cooper in my electorate, have launched a bold bid to become the NRL's 17th franchise. If the Australian Rugby League Commission agrees to extend the competition,... - Fighting Chance (1 speech)
The day's arrived when I've now heard the member for Griffith argue in favour of strong balance sheets! I rise today to acknowledge the extraordinary work done by Fighting Chance, a remarkable... - Alpine Breads (1 speech)
I rise in the House today to celebrate an Indi family business which has grown from strength to strength since its humble beginnings in 1936. Alpine Breads started as Bertalli's Bakery in Benalla... - Longman Electorate: Sports Clubhouse (1 speech)
From young players who love the game and older players who have their eyes on the big leagues to the parents who enjoy cheering their kids on from the sidelines at home games, sport has a way of... - Agocs, Mr Nicholas (1 speech)
Nick Agocs, a long-time member of the Australian Labor Party, passed away on Thursday, 29 April 2021. I want to pass on the condolences of everyone on this side of the House to Nick's wife,... - Sport: Football, Nicholls, Sir Douglas Ralph (Doug), KCVO, OBE, JP (1 speech)
Fans of Australian Rules will know that we are currently in the midst of the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round, which coincides with National Reconciliation Week. Held annually, the Sir Doug Nicholls... - COVID-19: Quarantine (1 speech)
Hotels were build for tourists, not quarantine. My heart goes out to the people of Melbourne, who now face the economic and social impacts of another week of lockdown. Responsibility for this... - Trade (1 speech)
Exporters have been responsible for the strength of the national economic recovery from the global pandemic. Australia had a trade surplus of $77.4 billion last financial year, the largest... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
The government's independent assessments are continuing to ruin the lives of my constituents who are participating in the NDIS. The new minister's so-called pause on these ridiculous assessments... - LifeFlight Gala Ball (1 speech)
Recently I've had the pleasure of attending one of the best community fundraisers I have ever been to, the 2021 Darling Downs LifeFlight Gala Ball. It was sponsored this year by the International... - Morrison Government: COVID-19 (1 speech)
We've seen vaccine hesitancy because of the Morrison government's failed communication, we've seen quarantine facility construction hesitancy from them and, for the past week, we've had lockdown... - Aged Care (1 speech)
The royal commission into aged care revealed some horrendous stories of the mistreatment, neglect and abuse which some older Australians in care had suffered. That we need to take steps to... - Victoria: COVID-19 (1 speech)
Prime Minister, you do not understand my Victoria, so let me explain what I mean. You see your Victoria and your political dilemma. I have my Victoria and its amazing people and community. Your... - Swan Electorate: Road Infrastructure (2 speeches)
Because I only have about 20 seconds, I'd better start with the end of my speech! The Morrison government committed $46.5 million to the Welshpool Road and Leach Highway intersection in my...
