House debates
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
- Wright Electorate: Bank Branch Closures (1 speech)
Recently I informed the House that Westpac had reached out to my office and informed us that the last Westpac branch in my electorate—Gatton, in the Lockyer Valley—was going to be... - Calwell Electorate: Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Since July 2022 workers at Visy Packaging in Shepparton have been negotiating for a better deal amidst the cost-of-living crisis. With workers now entering their 18th week of industrial action,... - Leichhardt Electorate: Mossman Elders Group (2 speeches)
Madam Deputy Speaker Claydon, I rise today to share with you my recent visit to the Mossman Elders Group in my electorate of Leichardt, in Mossman. It's an inspiring community organisation led by... - Budget (2 speeches)
I'm currently hosting Rory, a work experience student from Melrose High. I asked Rory, 'What should we keep front of mind in this House?' Her thoughts were: Imagine, you, your family, your... - Australia Post (1 speech)
Today I rise to express my deep concern about the pending closure of three local Australia Post offices in my community. The impact of the closures of the Box Hill, Brandon Park and Burwood... - Mayo Electorate: AFL Gather Round (1 speech)
I rise to reflect on the success of the inaugural AFL Gather Round in South Australia. My electorate of Mayo was fortunate to host a game at the new Summit Sport and Recreation Park in Mount... - Budget (1 speech)
I rise to commend the Albanese Labor government on delivering its second federal budget. In this budget, Australians will see a massive $14.6 billion cost-of-living relief package that has been... - Lyne Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate Forster entrepreneur and committed charity worker, Michelle Bamford, for being one of 24 recipients selected for the 2023 New South Wales Rural Women in Leadership... - Holt Electorate: Superannuation (1 speech)
I was shocked to learn that my electorate of Holt is the unpaid-super capital of Victoria following the release of a report by Industry SuperFunds. The average resident in Holt has approximately... - Edith Cowan University (1 speech)
Funding research at Australian universities is a critical part of Australia's future in the 21st century. I am committed to advocating for increased federal funding for research on behalf of more... - Budget: Health Care, Budget: Aged Care (1 speech)
I recently conducted a community survey in Jagajaga to find out what people in my community were concerned about. Two of the biggest areas of concern people came back to me about where health... - Budget (2 speeches)
Restraint is a big word. Until yesterday I didn't know how big, but after the budget we can put an exact figure on restraint. Apparently you can increase spending by $185 billion in less than 12... - Western Australia: Peel Health Campus (1 speech)
Today I rise to put Mark McGowan on notice. Tomorrow the WA Premier will deliver his state budget, and it's time he did what the people of the Peel region trusted him to do: to invest in and fix... - Budget (1 speech)
Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down a budget built to help the people of Hawke. It will deliver cheaper child care and real relief on energy bills, and it makes it easier to see a... - Skate Queensland (1 speech)
Many of us in this place get to attend a range of community events right across our electorates. Recently, I had the privilege of attending the 2023 Skate Queensland Artistic Championships and... - Budget (4 speeches)
Affordable, accessible health care has been an important part of quality of life for Australians since it was introduced by Gough Whitlam and then reformed into Medicare by Bob Hawke—two...
