House debates
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
[by video link] Two years and one week ago, in my first speech, I committed to do what my community asked me to: to work to recover the public's faith in our democratic system and to harness... - Graham, Mr Peter, OAM (1 speech)
[by video link] Last week, the Bennelong community lost a giant: Peter Graham OAM was a pillar of our community. As alderman, councillor, mayor, pastor, volunteer and, until April, chair of my... - Greenway Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
[by video link] I draw the attention of the House to the reality that Australia is a diverse nation so it is no revelation that a diverse range of communities are impacted by this delta outbreak.... - Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
The Morrison government is investing in Australia's future by investing in technologies that will drive down emissions. One of the many ways we're doing this is through the Future Fuels Fund.... - Wright, Mr Ronald (Ron), OAM (1 speech)
Parramatta has lost another of its greats. Ron Wright OAM, Secretary of the Parramatta District Cricket Club, passed away last week. Even among Parramatta greats, Ron stood out. We knew him as... - National Stroke Week (1 speech)
Can I remind honourable members and, indeed, all Australians, that this is National Stroke Week. Stroke is a major killer of Australians. More people die from stroke than they do from breast... - Oxley Electorate: Vietnam Grace Church (1 speech)
Over the weekend, Vietnam Grace Church, in my electorate, had planned to celebrate their 35th anniversary with a church service and a gathering of their wonderful congregation. Of course, in... - Titmus, Ms Ariarne (1 speech)
I'm delighted to stand here today to pay tribute to Northern Tasmania's golden girl Ariarne Titmus. Although she's on loan to the Queenslanders, the electorate of Bass, which I represent, is... - Australian Democracy (1 speech)
The late Australian academic and historian John Hirst liked to reflect on the distinctiveness of Australian democracy. He was one of the first public intellectuals, somebody who liked to... - Moncrieff Electorate: Nerang Community Association (1 speech)
Last week I had the great pleasure of visiting the Nerang Visitor Information Centre and art gallery in my electorate of Moncrieff. Both are run entirely by the selfless volunteers of the Nerang... - COVID-19: Morrison Government (1 speech)
My community is entering its sixth week of lockdown and is about to have many more because of the actions of this government, in particular the actions of this 'off to the footy; don't hold a... - Victoria: Bushfires (1 speech)
We need more boots and less suits to accelerate the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program in my electorate and assist with practical projects to increase the resilience of Victoria's... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
My community on the New South Wales North Coast are so angry about the situation the Morrison and Berejiklian governments have put us in. Firstly, the Prime Minister's failure to get enough... - COVID-19: Demonstrations (1 speech)
In July 2020, tens of thousands of people, including some Labor MPs, marched in Black Lives Matter protests in every major city in this country. Mainstream media defended these people, even... - Eden-Monaro Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
There is no such thing as business as usual anymore. After droughts, bushfires and a pandemic, a number of years have now made businesses uncertain and the disruption causes significant concern.... - Stirling Electorate: Stirling Natural Environment Coastcare (1 speech)
WA has some of the best beaches in the world, including in my electorate of Stirling. As a lover of our magnificent coastline, and a keen surfer, I appreciate how essential environmental coastal... - Perth Electorate: Palmer, Mr Clive (1 speech)
YouTube, Facebook and Twitter all stand against COVID misinformation. It's time that our mail distributors do the same. They should stop taking Clive Palmer's money to distribute falsehoods, lies... - Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (3 speeches)
During recent weeks, I've taken the opportunity to see firsthand some of the works in progress and some of the completed projects as part of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. - Morrison Government: COVID-19 (1 speech)
If you have a go, you get a go, according to the glib Morrison government lines, but not if you're a 16-year-old apprentice and you've lost your income because of the Sydney COVID lockdown. That... - Flynn Electorate: CQWA Mt Larcom Branch (2 speeches)
Last weekend, I attended the CQWA Mt Larcom Branch 90th anniversary celebrations. Festivities included a street parade, led by a pipe band, followed by a roll call. There were plenty of...
