House debates
Thursday, 17 February 2022
- Indigenous Health, Waminda (1 speech)
As a mum of four, I understand that holistic health care and support is absolutely critical from pregnancy right through to the early days of welcoming a new, tiny person into your family. But... - Ukraine (1 speech)
The risk of Russian aggression and conflict in Ukraine is now, unfortunately, very real. There are about 150,000 Russian troops across Ukraine's borders in Belarus and on the Crimean peninsula.... - Tilley, Ms Gina (2 speeches)
I rise to pay tribute to Gina Tilley. Gina passed away on Sunday 13 February. She was known to many in this place for her work with former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. She was one of Kevin's most... - Forde Electorate: Child Care (1 speech)
I recently had the opportunity to visit a new childcare facility in my electorate of Forde—Happy Hearts Child Care and Kindergarten at Park Ridge. Happy Hearts offers childcare for children... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
The media is buzzing today about national security. Remarkably, the ASIO director last night criticised those opposite for weaponising national security. which he said was not helpful. But let me... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
We all know the benefits of solar panels, backed by batteries, in reducing power bills and emissions. But I want to talk about another benefit, in the Casey electorate, where federal funding has... - Cook, Mr Allan (1 speech)
Today I rise to pay tribute to the late Allan Cook, an outstanding member of our local community who was taken far too soon. Coasties love the beach and, while the rest of us relax on the sand or... - South Australia: Film Industry (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate local Adelaide actress Sarah Snook on being a recipient of a Golden Globe award at the recent 2022 ceremony. Of course, she is in the television series Succession. She is a... - Mayo Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate all the 2022 recipients of Order of Australia Medals from around our nation and note my gratitude for all they have done for our community. In particular, I would like to... - Herbert Electorate: Crime (3 speeches)
Townsville has the most useless state MPs in the country: Labor's Aaron Harper, Les Walker and Scott Stewart. Our city is being kept hostage by the high crime rate that plagues our city, and... - Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise today on behalf of the Bombala community who are hurt, angry and frustrated. We've heard recently that we have an aged-care crisis and that the Defence Force has been deployed to help... - Bonner Electorate: Ocean Crusaders (1 speech)
Over the last three years 120 tonnes of rubbish has been picked up by hand from Brisbane waterways by the incredible volunteers of Ocean Crusaders. Based in Hemmant, Ocean Crusaders specialise in... - National Security (2 speeches)
I would hope that each and every member of this place would always put our country ahead of our party interests, to put the safety and security of the Australian people, who we are all privileged... - Mallee Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
This year's Australia Day Awards pay tribute to some outstanding citizens in our local community. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate some of these incredible people in my electorate... - Aged Care (1 speech)
Seven hundred and forty-three deaths this year, with people going without enough food or water, people with wounds not being tended, people not receiving basic medical care and half of the... - Queen Elizabeth II: Platinum Jubilee (1 speech)
I'm encouraging community organisation, schools and environment groups across the Central Coast to mark the Queen's Jubilee by planting trees in our region. The Planting Trees for The Queen's... - Bendigo Electorate: Disability Care (1 speech)
A few of my colleagues have talked about the crisis in aged care. I am here to talk about the crisis we are currently facing in disability. It frustrates me that here at we are at the end of a... - O'Connor Electorate: Shark Attacks (1 speech)
Firstly I extend my condolences to the family and friends, and to the first responders and the witnesses to yesterday's horrific fatal shark attack in Little Bay, off New South Wales. Esperance,... - Macquarie Electorate: headspace (2 speeches)
This is the last chance I'm going to have before budget week to plead with this government to put a headspace in the Hawkesbury. Every budget I have hoped the government would listen to the...
