House debates
Tuesday, 24 August 2021
- COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] This week, my constituents can drive to a local state-run vaccination centre to protect themselves from COVID-19. I and the Mayor of Hume, Joseph Haweil, joined to make... - Afghanistan (1 speech)
Over the past week, I have spoken to Afghan families and individuals in Reid. They have told me their stories. They have spoken of the fear they have for loved ones in Afghanistan, those family... - Tasmania: Aviation (1 speech)
[by video link] Two weeks ago, I stood in this place to report that 38 aviation workers in Tasmania had been stood down due to mainland lockdowns and cancelled flights. Today, I sadly report to... - Brownlie, Mr Herbert Victor Collins (Bert) (1 speech)
[by video link] I rise today to acknowledge the life of a great man, Bert Brownlie. He was a courageous World War II veteran and a valued member of the Northern Beaches community. Bert moved from... - Minister for Education and Youth (1 speech)
[by video link] Getting the details right or being on top of your brief is not a core strength of the Morrison-Joyce government. It's not something we see a lot of from the minister for education... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
I think we have all had enough of reading report after report about the ABC's failed complaints handling processes. Today the Australian newspaper's Sophie Elsworth revealed yet another highly... - Hale, Ms Beverley Joan (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the life of a wonderful Territorian, Beverley Joan Hale, known as Bev, one half of the amazing duo, Bev and Bob Hale. Bev is the mum of the former member for Solomon, Damian... - Bonner Electorate: Mt Gravatt Show (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the Mt Gravatt Show, the best little country show in the city of Brisbane. It was a weekend-long show of more than just rides, fireworks, show bags and farm animals;... - Newcastle Electorate: Judges (1 speech)
Newcastle has been left without a replacement judge in the federal Circuit Court. Last month, Judge Janet Terry was compelled to retire after reaching the mandatory age of retirement, leaving our... - Curtin Electorate: Fashion Industry (1 speech)
Textile recycling is a matter close to my heart. One of the benefits of having three sisters—or should I say one of the few benefits of having three sisters—is the shared wardrobe.... - COVID-19: Mental Health (2 speeches)
Lockdowns increase isolation by their very design. Regular routines are broken, and family and friendship networks are disrupted. As the weeks drag on, the risk to mental health becomes immense.... - COVID-19: Lockdowns (1 speech)
[by video link] Thank you, Deputy Speaker Andrews. To all of you in the nation's capital, thank you for going above and beyond, many of you surrendering to 14 days home quarantine for being... - Ipswich Cares (1 speech)
My electorate of Oxley is proudly served by countless community organisations. Throughout my time as a local representative, I've been continually amazed by the passion and commitment of the... - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter (1 speech)
[by video link] Just before lockdown, I had the privilege of launching Ann Leslie, her son Charley and Jackie Walford on the Berowra community's half-marathon to raise money for the Hornsby... - Behrens, Mr Ken (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about a hero who has emerged as my Canberra community have battled this COVID-19 outbreak. I'm speaking, of course, about Ken Behrens. While Ken Behrens has only come to our... - Kuo, Mr Rex (1 speech)
Today I would like to acknowledge an exceptional member of the Chisholm community, Rex Kuo, and the business he co-founded, Orbitkey. Orbitkey produces organisers that prevent your keys from... - Racism (1 speech)
Watching Eddie Betts on the football field brought me and so many others such joy, but throughout his wonderful career he was subjected to awful racism on the field and off it, and to watch him... - COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
I rise this afternoon to pay tribute to the amazing health professionals who are getting on with the job of ensuring that those living in Cape York communities are receiving their COVID-19... - Prime Minister (2 speeches)
How long will the Prime Minister last in question time today? Yesterday, under pressure, he got tetchy, he got grumpy and he shut down question time—he had a little tanty! And he was first...
