House debates
Thursday, 9 March 2023
- See Differently (1 speech)
We all had the opportunity recently to meet with members of our law enforcement, border force and AFP—and, most importantly, some of the animals who help them perform their important role.... - Sydney WorldPride 2023 (1 speech)
On 23 February I had the privilege and pleasure of attending the Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District's Sydney WorldPride Celebration. The fantastic Mark Ames invited local businesses like... - Ukraine (1 speech)
Only a couple of days ago I had the privilege to attend a Friends of Ukraine event here in Parliament House, hosted by Senators Catryna Bilyk and David Van. We had Ambassador Vasyl... - Safety and Security Rebate (1 speech)
Community safety has always been a high priority for my constituents. Having been a police officer, I take it very seriously. This is because crime is a concern that transcends age, gender, race... - George, Ms Joline (1 speech)
Today I would like to shed some light on the work being done by Joline George, a mother of autistic children, a local who lives in my electorate of Fowler and the founder of Help You Cope, an... - Holt Electorate: Devon Meadows Cricket Club All Star Girls (1 speech)
I'm very pleased to share some incredibly good news from my electorate with my colleagues in this place. Last night, the Devon Meadows Cricket Club All Star Girls team won the under-14s grand... - Brisbane Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
Last month, hundreds of renters in Fortitude Valley were told to leave their homes in the Utopia apartments, which are being rebranded as 'Kooii'. Landlords are evicting their tenants to convert... - Pearce Electorate: Homelessness (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the dedication of groups, including Rotary, in supporting communities in need. Yesterday, I attended the launch of a photographic exhibition presented by the Rotary Club of... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
There have been significant animal health regulatory changes made to the live sheep industry: a moratorium on shipments to the Middle East during the northern hemisphere summer; increased... - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
Last Friday, I had the honour of hosting a forum with my friend the Attorney-General in the Ipswich suburb of Leichhardt. The forum focused on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to... - Deakin Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I want to update the community on a number of very important projects funded by the former coalition government that are soon to be completed. The first is the Sportlink redevelopment in Vermont... - Rare Voices Australia (1 speech)
Last week I was fortunate enough to attend the annual parliamentary event with Rare Voices Australia. Rare Voices Australia is an organisation that advocates and educates us about those who live... - Toparis, Mr Con (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to a great friend, Con Toparis. Con was the owner of Greengrocer Cycling, bike shop and cafe, in Goulbourn, a place that I know many people in this place have frequented.... - Interest Rates (1 speech)
More than half of Australian homeowners have a mortgage loan. The average home loan is around $600,000. This week's 10th consecutive Reserve Bank cash rate increase, if passed on in full, will... - Petition: Point Roadknight Erosion Protection Works (2 speeches)
I speak today on a petition which has been put together by the residents of Anglesea, who have voiced their concern over the erosion at the hugely popular Point Roadknight beach. Anyone who's... - Aviation Industry: Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Yesterday Rivet workers who refuel planes for Qantas went on strike. They didn't strike because they wanted to but because they were left with no choice. After enduring the worst of the pandemic,... - Coomera Anglican College (1 speech)
I've spoken many times in this place about the importance of education and the major impression that teachers make on their students right across this great country. Last month I had the honour... - Liberal Party of Australia (1 speech)
The Liberal Party likes to think of itself as the party of business but, on issue after issue, business is showing leadership and leaving the coalition behind. On the Voice, companies like... - Queensland: Crime (1 speech)
Eight long years ago, under Annastacia Palaszczuk, the Queensland state Labor government watered down the state's youth crime laws. Queenslanders have been paying the price ever since. Thousands... - Superannuation: Taxation (2 speeches)
Over the past week, those opposite have been doing the rounds of friendly media, claiming the sky will fall in because we're adjusting concessional tax rates for super accounts worth more than $3...
