House debates
Thursday, 1 December 2022
- Mallee Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
I highlight in this chamber how Labor is letting down my region. They are a government for big-city and inner suburbs. Their policies are sometimes good on paper, but the devil is in the detail... - Higgins Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
Jess is a 27-year-old teacher who lives in a small apartment in Prahran. She has met every expectation one could hope for. She got a skill; she pays her taxes; she even coaches the local netball... - Fearless Films (1 speech)
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the premiere of Fearless Films season 4, starring Dawson's own Adam Broadstock, who resides in Mackay. Fearless Films is an all-inclusive project by... - Hasluck Electorate: Christmas Card Competition (1 speech)
A red-tailed black-cockatoo glides effortlessly above the jarrah and marri trees which stand tall atop the rolling hills and in the quiet valleys of the Darling Ranges—it's a vivid image of... - North Sydney Electorate: Charitable Organisations (1 speech)
Ahead of the festive season I rise today to share the cheer from my North Sydney electorate. North Sydney is blessed with a number of incredible local charities, powered by volunteers who work... - U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital (1 speech)
Since I can remember, the University of Melbourne has run its veterinary school and hospital in Werribee. Students have studied at the Werribee campus for generations. For generations, we've been... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
After the Greens secured a deal from Labor to introduce one-million-dollar fines for bankers who break the rules, it took Labor one day to roll over for the big banks and renege on the deal.... - Temporary Protection Visas, Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (1 speech)
We know the words 'temporary protection visa' and 'safe haven enterprise visa', but we might not know the experience behind these words. I want to paint the picture of what a person who has been... - O'Connor Electorate (1 speech)
As 2022 draws to a close, I rise to wish the constituents in my electorate of O'Connor a safe and joyous festive season. I want to thank you for placing your faith in me, and re-electing me for a... - Hargreaves, Mr Michael John, OAM (1 speech)
It's with sadness that I rise to pay my respects to a local Boothby community leader, Michael John Hargreaves, known as Mick. Mick passed away after a short illness on 10 November this year. Like... - Braddon Electorate: Diwali (1 speech)
I rise to speak today to congratulate the vibrant Australian Indian community in Bradfield on the recent celebrations of Diwali. I particular want to highlight the colourful event that was hosted... - Taxation (1 speech)
A recent article about fossil fuel industry tax avoidance and tax integrity by James Guthrie and Adam Lucas is very telling. It stated that between 2005 and 2020 Australian coal export revenues... - Child Abuse (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the horrific details I've been informed about regarding child abuse. The International Justice Mission informed me that the online sexual exploitation of children is,... - Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (1 speech)
Yesterday marked the last day of Asbestos Awareness Month, so it gives me the opportunity to shine a light on an extraordinary organisation in my electorate which is doing fantastic work in this... - Western Australia Government (1 speech)
This coming March, it will be six years in government for Premier Mark McGowan. In the month that he was elected in 2017, ambulances were ramped for just 6.9 hours at Peel Health Campus. Six... - Victoria State Election (1 speech)
I rise today to add my voice to the millions of Victorians who have congratulated Daniel Andrews and the Labor team for their thumping election victory. This election was hard-fought and hard-won... - Rae, Hon. Peter Elliot, AO (1 speech)
Today I'd like to wish a belated but very happy 90th birthday to Peter Rae AO. Peter was born on 24 September 1932 in Launceston. He represented our state and the Liberal Party as a senator from... - NSW Rural Fire Service (1 speech)
This time three years ago I was desperate to leave parliament to get back to my community, which was in the midst of a big bushfire. By early December 2019 we knew that this fire was beyond... - World Prematurity Day (1 speech)
Every year more than 27,000 babies are born premature in Australia, and 17 November marked World Prematurity Day. This is a terrific initiative raising awareness of the challenges of preterm... - Macnamara Electorate: Christmas Appeal (1 speech)
I'm always blown away by the generosity of people in Macnamara. We've started the Macnamara Christmas appeal this year. We're accepting new toys, non-perishable foods, toiletries and skincare for...
