House debates
Thursday, 28 October 2021
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
The Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower and the Canberra light rail: what do these great landmarks have in common? They were all built faster than this government's promised anti-corruption... - Child Abuse (1 speech)
As a father, my very first priority is to the safety of my children. Indeed, the Morrison government is committed to the safety of all Australian children. This week, we delivered the first ever... - Broadband (1 speech)
[by video link] I wish to explain to the House how the beautiful town of Berry, the town of trees, has been so badly impacted by the decisions of this government, given the failed NBN rollout of... - Rogers, Ms Liz (1 speech)
I would like to pay tribute to Liz Rogers, a beloved and treasured member of the Kempsey community, who passed away on Tuesday surrounded by a large, loving family. Liz leaves her devoted husband... - Rowswell, Zachary (1 speech)
Sometimes you meet people who are 100 per cent dedicated to helping others, and every day they try to find a way to give back, but it's not often you find this level of altruism in someone as... - Climate Change (1 speech)
In the last two weeks, there's been a lot of discussion about Australia and its commitment to reduce its emissions, and the Prime Minister is heading off tonight to represent our country in... - COVID-19: Immigration Detention (1 speech)
There are now 21 confirmed COVID cases among the asylum seekers and refugees in the Park Hotel in Melbourne. This is a national disgrace and an abrogation of the duty of care owed to these people... - Henderson, Dr Michael AO (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the service of Dr Michael Henderson, who was appointed an officer of the Order of Australia earlier this year. Dr Henderson was recognised for the significant... - COVID-19: Indi Electorate (1 speech)
The mental health impacts of COVID are well-known, and one of the most powerful ways we can address that is through simple acts of kindness. Kindness is known to increase self-esteem, empathy,... - Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
The expressions of interest have opened for around 7 of the Stronger Communities Program, which gives local governing bodies and community groups the opportunity to nominate projects of up to... - McEwen Electorate: Hazel Glen College (1 speech)
It's my pleasure to rise today to congratulate all the year 12 students at Hazel Glen College, who will be graduating in the coming weeks. Standing here in my Hazel Glen tie reminds me that these... - Climate Change (1 speech)
This week the Prime Minister set out our plan for a net zero future. I'm immensely proud of this momentous occasion in Australia's history. Australia has agreed to achieve net zero emissions by... - Electoral Roll (1 speech)
This morning we saw another shameful chapter in the government's attempts to cling to power, with the introduction of a bill to introduce voter ID requirements for the first time in our nation's... - Moore Electorate: War Memorials (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joondalup City RSL, I seek federal funding to relocate and refurbish two war memorials in my electorate. The 100th Anniversary Anzac Memorial arch at Ocean Reef, on the foreshore... - Morrison Government (1 speech)
I have to raise in this place the parliamentary dissonance that we've been hearing this week. We have a government in this place which in question time this week has told us that they won't... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
I want to use this opportunity to add to a contribution I made last night in the adjournment, where I was indicating that the vaccine rollout had gathered pace: 70 per cent of eligible... - Morrison Government (1 speech)
This government is big on claiming they support freedoms, but there's a stench of hypocrisy rising from the government benches. In their minds, all people deserve freedoms but some people deserve... - Curtin Electorate: School Leavers (1 speech)
This year, over 2½ thousand young people are graduating from schools in my electorate—Churchlands, Perth Mod, Shenton, Iona, JTC, Newman, Bold Park Community School, Christ Church,... - Electoral Roll (1 speech)
As one of the only world leaders who refused to condemn the invasion of the US Capitol, it's only fitting that this Prime Minister is channelling a move straight out of the Trump playbook. He... - Member for Bowman (2 speeches)
[by video link] Today I withdraw my 25 March parliamentary apology. It's now obvious the accusations against me were fabricated. My apology at the time was to anyone genuinely upset by my...
