House debates
Thursday, 26 August 2021
- Rifi, Dr Jamal (1 speech)
Dr Jamal Rifi is well known to most members of parliament. He is a national figure and a local hero. He has led the push in my part of Sydney for information about COVID-19 in community... - Patterson, Ms Lakeisha (Lucky) (1 speech)
I want to give a big shout-out today to our wonderful young Australian, 23-year-old Lakeisha 'Lucky' Patterson, who won gold in the S9 400 metres freestyle last night in Tokyo. When Lucky was... - Member for Dawson (1 speech)
Recently, the member for Dawson stood in this House and like so many of his ilk sought to co-opt the meaning of the Eureka Stockade for his own political purposes. The member sought to use the... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] As of yesterday, we have delivered 18 million doses of the vaccine across the country, including over 6.16 million in the last 28 days. This means that more than 55 per cent of... - COVID-19: Young People (1 speech)
[by video link] Our first big night out with friends; that first camping trip; that first overseas trip; that first day of uni, or of TAFE or of starting your first job; those rites of passage... - Central Coast (1 speech)
[by video link] I want to update the House on our fight to have the Central Coast declared as a standalone region, with Gosford as our capital city. That's because while the Central Coast has... - Eden-Monaro Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
[by video link] Today, those in regional communities across New South Wales would have heard the news that we have to remain in lockdown until 10 September, on the back of over a thousand cases... - Fabian, Mr Garry (1 speech)
It takes an extraordinary individual to turn tragedy into teaching. That is why we celebrate the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Verdienstorden, being awarded to South... - Greenway Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
[by video link] Western Sydney, including my electorate of Greenway, is struggling as a direct result of the Morrison government's failure to plan for and manage the COVID-19 pandemic. They... - Afghanistan (1 speech)
[by video link] Three hands united together with a texta tick on the back of each was the photo in my text messages this morning. These were the hands of a mother and her two young children at... - Indi Electorate: Tourism Infrastructure (1 speech)
Today I raise a glass to the people championing a vision for north-east Victoria, to put the Prosecco Road redevelopment on the map. Yesterday, the plans were tabled at the Rural City of... - Tokyo Paralympic Games, Taylor, Ms Tyan (1 speech)
[by video link] Much like the majority of this country, I'm currently in an area affected by lockdowns. We can only go out for an hour. We can't see our friends and family. We're all restricted... - Shortland Electorate: COVID-19 Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] The suburb of Windale is 10 minutes from my electorate office. It's a special place. I had a street stall there just a few weeks ago. It is also one of the most disadvantaged... - Higgins Electorate: Level Crossings (1 speech)
The Glenferrie Road level crossing in my seat of Higgins is dangerous and congested. I know because I lived along the railway line when my family was young. With railroad, trams and pedestrians... - COVID-19: Quarantine (1 speech)
The people of Australia have called on this government to act on their constitutional responsibility to deliver effective quarantine. I, along with the federal Labor leader, have called on the... - Menzies Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
I rise to relay some good news for some 2,345 businesses in the Menzies electorate which will benefit from cheaper and faster broadband with the NBN Co announcing the establishment of a business... - NT Working Women's Centre (1 speech)
A petition has launched today calling for the federal government to commit to stable, ongoing funding for the NT Working Women's Centre, which I'm very pleased to support. Those opposite cut the... - Afghanistan (1 speech)
Last night I spoke in this place about the situation in Afghanistan and the impact on the Afghan community in northern Tasmania. As always, my words in this place reflect the views my community... - COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
On Tuesday in question time the Minister for Health and Aged Care announced a new disability vaccination hub would be opening in my electorate of Newcastle next Monday. This was welcome news...
