House debates
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
- Treasurer (1 speech)
COLEMAN () (): I read the Treasurer's essay on capitalism. It's really, really bad. Some people say it has no structure, but I think that's unfair. There is a clear structure. Step 1: start with... - Bennett, Mr John Patrick, AM (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the great life and legacy of John Bennett AM, co-founder of the world-famous Ashgrove Cheese. John was a passionate dairy farmer of the Meander Valley, in the north of my... - Black Saturday Bushfires (1 speech)
Today is the anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires. These fires occurred 14 years ago, and the day is etched in the memory of all in my community and many across Victoria. On this... - Hope4u Foundation (1 speech)
When Di Russell experienced the tragedy of the suicide of her son Jason, she turned her grief into action, providing support for others and raising awareness about the scourge of suicide. She... - Oil and Gas Exploration (1 speech)
After being repeatedly told last year that PEP-11 was dead in the water, we find that it is once again alive and kicking. PEP-11, or petroleum exploration permit 11, allows for ocean floor... - Fisher, Ms Betty, AM (1 speech)
On 23 November, the world lost one of our greats. Betty Fisher left an indelible mark on the world and the people around her for her unwavering dedication to a better and more just society. I had... - Medicare (1 speech)
Over the past few months, many locals in Ryan have been contacting my office really angry about the inadequacy of the current Medicare rebate, which has resulted in very few GPs bulk billing to... - Building Friendships (1 speech)
I have spoken before in this place about Building Friendships, a deeply committed community organisation that supports people with disability in Kalamunda and surrounds within the electorate of... - Vaccination (1 speech)
I've had some shocking days in my office in my time here since 1990. But yesterday, I spent an hour with three vaccine-injured people and heard the worst, most horrific stories I have heard in... - Black Saturday Bushfires (1 speech)
Fourteen years ago we woke to a very hot day. It was 46 degrees, with 100-plus kilometre per hour winds. The Premier of the day, John Brumby, said that it was going to be a day of danger. He was... - Longman Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
It's been just over six months now since the election and the good people in my electorate of Longman are justifiably asking when the election promises made by Labor are going to be fulfilled.... - Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome (1 speech)
Things are looking up at the Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome—looking up at the aerodrome!—in my electorate of Hawke thanks to a $470,000 investment under round 3 of the Australian... - Lyne Electorate: Sporting Events (1 speech)
I would like to give a big congratulations and a huge shout-out to Lucy Miller of Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club who recently won the Surf Life Saving Junior Life Saver of the Year at the... - Medicare (1 speech)
Having run primary health services for over 15 years, I know that primary health care is the linchpin of our health system. Primary health care is where illness prevention happens, as do early... - Moore Electorate (1 speech)
Last week I held my regular community cuppa sessions at two popular local cafes, Alex Junior in Padbury and Marmalade Cafe in Carine. These catchups provide a relaxed and informal way for me to... - Skerritt, Dr John (1 speech)
Last week, Professor John Skerritt announced his retirement from his position as head of the health products regulation group in the Department of Health and Aged Care. He has worked there for 11... - Economy (1 speech)
With inflation at a 32-year high and interest rates hurting households across the country, we have the following contribution from the Treasurer in The Monthly: By strengthening our institutions... - Lunar New Year (1 speech)
'Gongxi facai!' to all who've been celebrating the lunar new year and welcoming the Year of the Rabbit and bidding farewell to the Year of the Tiger. Like you, Mr Speaker, I attended some lunar... - Treasurer (1 speech)
At the last election Labor promised cheaper energy costs and cheaper mortgages. Instead we have a cost-of-living crisis and the highest inflation in over 30 years. But the federal Treasurer isn't...
