House debates
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
- Bangladesh: Racism (1 speech)
[by video link] I've recently met with concerned members of the Bangladesh Australia community in my electorate. These Australians have family in Bangladesh where there has been in recent weeks... - The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre for being named Outstanding Community Organisation of the Year at the 2021 Central Coast Regional Business Awards. The Glen... - Kelmscott Agricultural Show, Woolf, Mr Russell (1 speech)
[by video link] After a hiatus for COVID-19 in 2020, the Kelmscott show was back this month. I was down there on Friday night and Saturday with my family, Team Keogh and thousands of others. We... - Climate Change (1 speech)
I rise today to commend the Prime Minister and the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction on yesterday's announcement of our long-term emissions reduction plan, which sets out how... - Tran, Mr Huy (1 speech)
I rise to speak of the tragic death last week of Huy Tran, a long-term member of the Cabramatta branch of the Labor Party. Huy was one of the first Vietnamese people I met. He welcomed me to the... - Longman Electorate: St Columban's College (1 speech)
[by video link] Recently I was invited to the St Columban's College campus in Caboolture for a tour of its biggest project to date. Since February, 18 students have worked with mentors from... - Veterans (1 speech)
ELL (—) (): Today I rise to condemn this government for its continual and abysmal treatment of veterans. A government that has fought tooth and nail against a royal commission to support... - North Sydney Electorate: Diwali (1 speech)
At this time of year, many residents in my electorate will be joining almost a billion people around the world of Hindu, Sikh and Jain faith in celebrating Diwali. Diwali is one of the most... - Coal Industry (1 speech)
The announcement has been made that there will be net zero emissions by 2050. It is not humanly possible for us to meet that time frame without closing down the Australian coal industry. Now,... - Climate Change (2 speeches)
In great news for the country and the planet, Australia has now a target to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Our Prime Minister will be able to go to Glasgow confident that we're doing... - Gippsland Electorate: Hospitality Industry (1 speech)
It is well known that I love Gippsland, but I also love country pubs. So this year I've initiated the 'Great Gippsland Pub Challenge'. Obviously, during this COVID year, the hospitality industry... - Paterson Electorate: Maitland Hospital (1 speech)
s SWANSON () (): A new public hospital will open in my electorate of Paterson next year—the new Maitland Hospital—thanks to our brilliant community, which stood shoulder to shoulder... - Menzies Community Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to remind community groups in my electorate of Menzies that nominations are now open for the 2022 Menzies Community Australia Day Awards. For the past 30 years, I have had... - Coalition Government: Climate Change (1 speech)
Well, step up, step up to the not-so-greatest show on earth. It may not be great, but it is a circus, complete with a ringmaster and definitely with clowns. Oh, send in the clowns! The minister... - Pitchford, Aunty Phyllis (1 speech)
[by video link] Today I'm honoured to pay tribute to Tasmanian Aboriginal elder, mentor, poet, author and advocate Aunty Phyllis Pitchford, who passed away last week. Aunty Phyllis, an identical... - Western Sydney: COVID-19 (1 speech)
If you want to know why the New South Wales Liberals ran such a classist political lockdown, just look at some of the people who were calling the shots in their government, people like former New... - Moncrieff Electorate: Australian International Islamic College (1 speech)
Last month, I visited the Australian International Islamic College, where I addressed grade 7 and grade 8 students. I was asked by the teacher, Shintaro Koido, and the head of campus, Merima... - Morrison Government (1 speech)
In a few days time the Prime Minister is going to head to the climate change conference in Scotland. When he gets there there'll be nothing under his kilt, because after eight years of stoking... - Wilson, Mr Alan (2 speeches)
I recently travelled to Lakeland Downs, located a few hundred kilometres north of Cairns, for the official opening of the new sporting oval and facilities. It wasn't just another sporting field...
