House debates
Monday, 27 March 2023
- Discrimination (1 speech)
I rise to speak on behalf of Warringah constituents experiencing age discrimination in employment recruitment. The right to work is a fundamental human right, but one that far too many older... - Gambling (1 speech)
I have stopped watching sport with my sons because of the blanket gambling advertising. It is far too much, is dangerous and destroys the great spectacle that sport should be. Even more so, it... - Northeast Health Wangaratta (1 speech)
In Indi our largest employers are health services. Today I pay tribute to one of these health services, where, I'm proud to say, I worked for 30 years as a midwife, nurse and researcher. This... - Housing (2 speeches)
With the number of mortgages in Hasluck 20 per cent higher than the national average, it is clear that many people are choosing to establish themselves in Perth's fastest-growing north-eastern... - Libraries: Lending Rights (1 speech)
I want to talk about libraries and the lending rights which compensate authors every time their book is borrowed rather than bought. It's a modest but fair source of income. It was the Whitlam... - Surf Life Saving Queensland (1 speech)
I was honoured to attend the Surf Life Saving Queensland aviation awards in Carrara, where I presented the national medals to Paul Gibson, David O'Brien and Kurt Brumley. The national medal is... - Chisholm Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I want to draw the attention of the House to some local activities that I attended in my electorate of Chisholm, squeezing in some visits between trips up here to Canberra. I'm so fortunate to be... - Nicholls Electorate: Hailstorms (1 speech)
Mr Drum: I draw to the attention of the House the impact of three severe hail events in my electorate. The latest was, unfortunately, last Thursday, and the damage is still being assessed. It is... - New South Wales State Election (1 speech)
On Saturday the people of New South Wales voted for a fresh start with the election of a Minns Labor government. In my community, that fresh start means a $22 million upgrade for Wollongong... - Defence Procurement: Submarines (1 speech)
OYCE () (): Last week, with my fellow Central Queensland colleagues, I called on the federal government to consider Central Queensland as home to Australia's first nuclear submarine base,... - South Australia: First Nations Voice (1 speech)
On Sunday I was honoured to be present at a historic event. Despite the rain, approximately 5,000 people gathered on the steps of South Australian Parliament House to witness history being made.... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
I'd like to identify myself with the words of the member for Boothby and what has happened in South Australia. I'd like to speak about an issue of the moment, as the member for Boothby has just... - Brennan, Ms Elizabeth (1 speech)
As the federal member for Robertson, I am a huge supporter of women's sport. When you play sport, there are so many more positive benefits than just exercising. You are developing interpersonal... - Profluid Pty Ltd (1 speech)
Profluid Australia is a Western Australian family-owned business specialising in industrial valves. Nearly three years ago, I met founder Jerome Monteiro, a migrant, who established the business... - Swan Electorate: Canning Show (1 speech)
The greatest show on earth is actually in the heart of Swan at the Cannington showgrounds, and it is called the Canning Show. Magical mermaids, real snakes to embrace, colourful clowns on stilts,... - Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
The Bendigo Bank spin doctors like to say they're 'the better big bank'. As we all know, self-praise is no recommendation. I'm sorry to say the contagion of arrogance has spread from the big four... - Hewett Primary School (1 speech)
I had the pleasure recently of visiting Hewett Primary School, one of the many schools located within my electorate of Spence. I'd like to thank the school for their kind invitation to present... - Belgrave Country Fire Authority (1 speech)
On Saturday night I had the pleasure of attending the Belgrave Fire Brigade's 100th birthday celebration. It was a wonderful night—an amazing opportunity to hear about the work that the... - Southern Women's Action Network (1 speech)
I was really proud and privileged to be asked to launch this book, When Women Meet, written by two extraordinary women, Diane McDonald and Judith Graley. It's a book about the history of the... - New South Wales State Election: Oxley Electorate (1 speech)
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank and farewell a colleague and fierce representative of the Mid North Coast community, the Hon. Melinda Pavey, for her incredible contributions and also... - Sunbury Basketball Association (1 speech)
Basketball Victoria recently announced the 2023 under-16 state teams, and it was a slam dunk for Sunbury. Impressively, the under-16 Victorian country men's team includes Alex Gray, Finn McGinty,... - Baaka Cultural Centre (1 speech)
Next week I'll be travelling to Wilcannia to attend a ceremony that I've been looking forward to for some quite some time. It will be the sod turn—the ceremonial start—of the Baaka... - New South Wales State Election (1 speech)
The west and the south-west came back to Labor in the New South Wales state election on Saturday. Chris Minns will make a wonderful premier, and I congratulate him on his victory. I want to pay... - Leichhardt Electorate: Pharmacies (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate two local pharmacies in my electorate of Leichhardt for their success in the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition on the Gold Coast over... - New South Wales State Election (1 speech)
On Saturday we saw democracy in action in the best possible way. I observed polite, reasonable conversations and behaviour between volunteers and voters. Thank you to all the volunteers who... - Lyne Electorate: Sporting Achievements (1 speech)
I congratulate the Gloucester Athletics Club on their excellent performance at the recent regional carnival. Forty personal-best times were achieved and six out of the 10 athletes who competed... - New South Wales State Election (1 speech)
I congratulate Chris Minns, the new Premier of New South Wales, and his New South Wales Labor team for a stunning victory on the weekend. The people of New South Wales spoke loudly and clearly.... - Wright Electorate: Agricultural Shows (1 speech)
In the electorate of Wright it's showtime. Every agricultural show—and there are eight across the electorate—has been planned. There is no greater show on earth. Tamborine Mountain... - Pine Mountain District War Memorial (2 speeches)
Yesterday I was honoured to lay a wreath at the Pine Mountain District War Memorial group's dedication ceremony. They received a $9,000 Saluting their Service grant. We added 50 local people to...
