House debates
Thursday, 25 November 2021
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
While many of us were safe and warm at home last night, a shocking number of Australian women weren't. Women and children fleeing violence are being turned away from shelters across our nation.... - Cowper Electorate: King Tide Brewpub (1 speech)
Most of us love a beer, and there's nothing better than a local beer. I'm pleased to say that last Friday the King Tide Brewpub, Coffs Harbour's first-ever pub brewery, swung its doors open.... - El Halabi, Mr Mohammad (1 speech)
I draw the House's attention, and in particular the government's attention, to the plight of Mohammad El Halabi, who, for over five years, has languished in an Israeli jail. Mohammad is the... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Last Friday I had the pleasure of representing the Australian government at Lake Cargelligo, in my electorate, to announce $9.8 million towards a $20 million project to produce hydrogen from... - Macintyre, Prof. Stuart (1 speech)
I rise to mourn the passing of Professor Stuart Macintyre on 22 November and to recognise his contribution to the discipline of history and to this country. I was privileged to have him mark my... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
[by video link] News of the defamation decision in favour of the member for Dickson yesterday reminds us that, while there'll always be worms and grubs in public debate, we're seeing a return to... - Petition: Cystic Fibrosis (1 speech)
I table a petition regarding the use of Trikafta as a cystic fibrosis treatment. The petition read as follows— Trikafta is a transformative medicine that can change the lives of 90% of... - Nicholls Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
As the proud member for Nicholls in this government, I rise to bring to the House's attention some of the work that the government has recently been delivering for the people of Nicholls. Last... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
It is costing the Australian taxpayer more than $350,000 per month to hold a single refugee in immigration detention on Nauru. That's right—$350,000 per month, nearly $4.3 million per year,... - Wilson, Mr Alan (1 speech)
I recently travelled to Lakeland, located a few hundred kilometres north-west of Cairns, for the official opening of a new sporting oval and facilities. This wasn't just another sporting field or... - Davidson, Mr Alan Keith AM MBE (1 speech)
The Central Coast is mourning the loss of its famous sporting son, cricketer Alan Davidson, who died surrounded by family on 30 October, age 92. Alan was born in Lisarow in 1929 and grew up on... - Coombes, Mr Geoff OAM (1 speech)
I rise is to give my congratulations to Geoff Coombes of Frenchs Forrest, who was recently awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. Mr Coombes is a co-founder of the charity Tour de Cure and... - Cowan Electorate (1 speech)
This morning I got an email from Steve in Cowan, informing me that, during a live teleconference with the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister referred to the member for Stirling as the member for... - Boothby Electorate: Repat Veteran Wellbeing Centre (1 speech)
Looking after our Defence Force veterans is one of the most important tasks we have as a nation, and that is exactly what we are doing at the brand-new veterans wellbeing centre located within... - Senior Australians (1 speech)
Recently I received an email from Michael in Seaford, who asked me to 'encourage the government to think more APPROPRIATELY'—in capital letters—'about aged persons'. So I'm here to... - North Sydney Electorate: Christmas (1 speech)
Well, ho, ho, ho! Christmas lights are beginning to coruscate in the streets of North Sydney as residents prepare to embrace this upcoming Christmas season. Adding to the joyous Christmas spirit,... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
There are lots of moments this week that are in competition for the top 10 terrible moments of this government, but one that is definitely on the list involved the Minister representing the... - Curtin Electorate: Remembrance Day (1 speech)
As part of their education on the Great War, students from Freshwater Bay Primary School recently marked the unmarked graves of fallen soldiers at Karrakatta Cemetery. These soldiers have been... - Commonwealth Integrity Commission (1 speech)
In the Americas it's Thanksgiving today and, as you'd know, it's practice over there to pardon a turkey. That's good for the turkeys because nobody is going to pardon any of this mob over here... - Mobile Black Spot Program (1 speech)
With apologies to the late, great Geoff Mack, and to the member for Parkes, a country and western aficionado beside me: I was humpin' my bluey on the upgraded Newell Highway When along came a...
