House debates
Monday, 20 March 2023
- Law Enforcement (1 speech)
Australia's record is shameful when it comes to miscarriages of justice. Indeed, you just have to look at Chamberlain, Keogh, Splatt, Wood, Mallard and Button to see how our criminal justice... - Gilmore Electorate: Moruya Mardi Gras (1 speech)
Recently I had the pleasure of officially opening the Moruya Mardi Gras street parade. I must say it was a spectacular celebration of our community's diversity and creativity. The call went to... - Melbourne Electorate: Royal Exhibition Building (1 speech)
The Royal Exhibition Building sits in the beautiful Carlton Gardens within my electorate of Melbourne and its history is firmly linked to the building we stand in today. The Royal Exhibition... - Yulianti, Dr Lily (1 speech)
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Dr Lily Yulianti from cancer in Melbourne on 10 March 2023. The news shocked many people both here in Australia and in Indonesia. Lily... - News Media and Digital Platforms (1 speech)
Regional print media is a crucial part of our nation's fabric, vital in supporting the wellbeing of our rural communities. Supporting regional print media also ensures media diversity in a highly... - Tasmania State Emergency Service (1 speech)
Over the weekend the Tasmania State Emergency Service volunteers came together for the annual state skills workshop at Carrick in the northern part of my electorate. Members from across the state... - Economy (1 speech)
I recently had a year 12 student from Redlands College named Ellie Taylor join my office for work experience. She has raised an important, real issue that I'd like to share with you all. Ellie... - Canberra Innovation Network (1 speech)
Last week I had the great pleasure of visiting the Canberra Innovation Network in my electorate to learn about the work they have been doing to support entrepreneurs and innovators in the... - Bonner Electorate: Men's Walk & Talk (1 speech)
I rise to share the incredible success story of the men's mental health group Men's Walk & Talk. Two years ago, this group was started by Jeff Kruger and Mitch Rowing. Geoff and Mitch were... - Nowruz (1 speech)
On Sunday, I had the absolute pleasure of attending Nowruz festivals at Dandenong Park in the neighbouring electorate of Bruce. I thank the Victorian Afghan Associations Network for successfully... - March On Challenge (1 speech)
Last Saturday I laced up my sneakers and hit the road with around 22 other walkers and a dozen supporters to march in the local Soldier On walk to raise money to support the mental health of... - Corangamite Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
s COKER () (): Mobile connectivity in my electorate of Corangamite can be frustrating and inconsistent, but after listening to my community in public forums and advocating to the telcos, we have... - Longman Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
At the 2019 election, I made the election commitment that, if the coalition was elected, we would fund eight chemotherapy chairs at the Caboolture Hospital once the extensions were completed. As... - Multiple Birth (1 speech)
FROST () (): The week of 19 to 26 March is Multiple Birth Awareness Week, and it was great to see the Australian Multiple Birth Association in Parliament House today. While I'm here, I would like... - Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
This surf lifesaving season has been an exceptionally challenging one for clubs on the Sunshine Coast. Over the 2022-23 summer season, 54 people have drowned on Australian beaches, with 6,000... - Baker, Mr Bruce (1 speech)
I was privileged enough to emigrate to Australia with my family in 2002. My family moved into a house in Bull Creek, just down the road from where my electoral office is now. My family and I were... - The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a major milestone in my local community and the Hughes electorate, the official opening of the Pavilion Performing Arts Centre at Sutherland on 4 March this year. I was... - Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures (1 speech)
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures is a phenomenal tourist attraction located in the picturesque Glenworth Valley on the Central Coast. Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures is known locally,... - Dawson Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
Imagine you wake up each morning in the beautiful Whitsundays or take in the sunset off the Mackay foreshore, then you and your team head down to Sydney for the Australian Tourism Awards. Ocean... - National Electric Vehicle Strategy (1 speech)
Last month I was invited to visit the Mainfreight warehouse in the suburbs of Prestons. It was an important day for the warehouse. They received their first fleet of new electric trucks in a... - Mallee Electorate (1 speech)
In my role representing the vast regional electorate of Mallee in Victoria, mobile offices are an essential part of being available to my community. Turning up in towns across Mallee and having a... - Bennelong Electorate: Cultural Celebrations (1 speech)
Bennelong is a vibrant and multicultural community that I am proud to represent in this chamber. We're a melting pot of cultures, with people from all corners of the globe calling this beautiful... - O'Connor Electorate: Wagin Woolorama, Live Sheep Exports (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate the 50th Wagin Woolorama, recently held in the wheatbelt region of WA. This show reminds us of the massive contribution that farmers make to the Australian economy. In... - Sports Gambling (1 speech)
Well, the 2023 AFL season has got off to a cracking start, particularly given that the Magpies have defeated the reigning premiers, Geelong, thumping them at the MCG on Friday night. I'll remind... - Greek Independence Day (1 speech)
More than half of this nation are first- or second-generation migrants. In my seat of Menzies that figure is 70 per cent, one of the highest in the nation. Melbourne is the largest Greek city... - Macnamara: Space2b Social Design (2 speeches)
It was one of the most memorable visits I have had with the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs coming to Space2b Social Design, just off Carlisle Street, on Chapel... - Schools (1 speech)
I bring the House's attention to a well-written article I read this morning in the Financial Review from Julie Hare, the education editor. The headline is 'Principals deal with abuse and violence... - Men's Sheds (1 speech)
I am proudly wearing the display pin sent to me last week by the Australian Men's Shed Association. Men's Sheds, an Australian innovation, celebrated 30 years just last month. From the first shed... - Rotary Club of Beenleigh (1 speech)
I was fortunate enough to attend the Rotary Club of Beenleigh's 70th birthday celebrations earlier this month. It was outstanding evening, listening to some of the coverage of the history of the... - Boothby Electorate (1 speech)
I'd like to really thank the people of Boothby for their generosity in coming out to share with me their concerns and interests over the last 10 months. Particular thanks to Jason and Kelly from... - Schools (1 speech)
I'd like to follow up on the comments by the member for Wright a few minutes ago about the report in the AFR today about the abuse that principals receive on a daily basis. I know this firsthand...
