House debates
Wednesday, 8 February 2023
- Petition: Migration (1 speech)
I'm pleased to present to the House petition EN4579. This is a petition of 804 Australians who are asking the House to make special provisions for Bangladeshi low-skilled workers to be recruited... - Turkiye and Syria: Earthquake (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the devastating tragedy that has taken place in Turkiye and Syria. Amidst the devastation, the images coming through are absolutely heartbreaking. The latest death toll from... - Page Electorate: Shine Awards (1 speech)
I'd like to acknowledge a wonderful woman in my community, Bianca Tarrant, who recently won a 2022 Shine award in the Belief category. The awards celebrate rural Australian women making a... - Richardson, Mr Paul (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute and express my condolences on the death of Paul Richardson, who served as a director in the United Workers Union and as assistant national secretary of the National Union of... - WorldPride (1 speech)
It's really exciting that in just 10 days time, Sydney will be the first city in the southern hemisphere to host WorldPride. This is an incredible opportunity to celebrate our amazing LGBTQ... - Spence Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
I, like most members in this place, celebrated Australia Day with local communities in my electorate. For many of us, like me, this was our first Australia Day as a local member. I had the... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
The NDIS and its mind-boggling bureaucracy dominates the lives of many members of the Goldstein community. Reapplying for packages and finding the right care have combined to become a full-time... - Pearce Electorate: Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Community (1 speech)
I rise to reflect on a generous and kind-hearted community organisation that is very active in the electorate of Pearce. The group is the Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Community, affectionately known... - National Rugby League (1 speech)
Actor Kevin Costner famously said, 'Build it and they will come.' Here we are on the eve of what is set to be a great first season for our newest National Rugby League team, the Dolphins, backed... - Haemochromatosis (1 speech)
Last night I met with Haemochromatosis Australia at the invitation of Boothby resident Matthew Howie, who I met while I was doorknocking last year. Haemochromatosis is an inherited disease which... - Constitution (3 speeches)
I rise to say that if you're born in Tamworth in a hospital bed next to someone else, another child who has been born, then you would expect that both of you would have the same rights. You both... - Rodwell, Mr Thomas, Rodwell, Mrs June (1 speech)
Today I'm going to tell you all a story about love. I rise to acknowledge two beautiful community members, Mr Thomas and Mrs June Rodwell of Niagara Park in my electorate of Robertson—a... - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (1 speech)
I recently met with little Mila, who has cystic fibrosis, and her parents, Jaimee and Mitchell, to discuss the urgent need for Trikafta to be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Every... - Law Enforcement: Racially Motivated Violence (1 speech)
What makes us proud to call this country home is our continuous affirmation of a shared commitment towards respecting Australia, Australians, Australian institutions and Australian values... - National Cultural Policy (1 speech)
As a great supporter of the arts and in the wake of the government's new National Cultural Policy, I want to speak about how regional arts are so often delivered. It's mostly done by locals and... - Australian Capital Territory Bushfires: 20th Anniversary (1 speech)
Three weeks ago, the Canberra community observed the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2023 Canberra fires. Hundreds of homes were destroyed. Sadly, it claimed the lives of four Bean locals:... - Gould, Mrs Patricia, OAM (1 speech)
I rise to honour the life of an extraordinary woman. Patricia Gould, from Albury, died aged 87 years 10 days ago. There are not many people who spend their final days living directly opposite a... - Coalition Government (1 speech)
For almost a decade, under those opposite, life got tough for the people I represent in the fastest-growing community in this country. My community is characterised by people seeking affordable... - Heart Disease (1 speech)
It's likely that today in my electorate around 4,000 people are directly impacted by an illness that's limiting the quality of their life could easily lead to their death within a few years. It's... - Lunar New Year (2 speeches)
It was my pleasure recently to attend Lunar New Year celebrations at the Mingyue Lay Temple conducted by the Australian Chinese Buddhist Society. I was warmly welcomed by chairman James Chan and...
