House debates
Monday, 19 June 2023
- Parliamentary Standards, Energy (1 speech)
I refer to an article by Chris Kenny in the Weekend Australian where he bemoans the toxicity of politics and the careless response from the press, to his despair—to mine, too. It's nothing... - Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
Australians hear a lot from us politicians in this place, but, more often than not, kids say it best. Today I am going to read a speech by my 11-year-old daughter, Octavia, which she gave a... - Epis, Mr Jim (1 speech)
I rise today to give a well-deserved shout-out to Shire of Leonora chief executive officer Jim Epis, who is retiring after 45 years of distinguished service to the Northern Goldfields region of... - Energy (1 speech)
The people of Hasluck voted for change a year ago, and one of the reasons they voted for change is that they want to see Australia embrace the green energy future. They knew that the coalition... - Flynn Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Most women look forward to the birth of their baby with feelings of anticipation and excitement, but for many women in the wider Gladstone region this excitement was tempered with feelings of... - Pearce Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
There are many Australians who selflessly volunteer their time, experience and talents to our community and do not seek thanks nor recognition for what they do. I rise today, on behalf of my... - Workplace Bullying, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault (1 speech)
This weekend I went to Old Parliament House with my kids. In one exhibition, visitors can share their thoughts and reflections on democracy, and a small green post-it note caught my eye. It was a... - Muswellbrook Business Awards (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who recently held their business awards ceremony. The awards celebrate Muswellbrook's wonderful businesses and... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
The people of Petrie are doing it tough under this Labor government. Fourteen months ago, when he was Leader of the Opposition, the Prime Minister made some promises that life would be cheaper... - Housing (2 speeches)
This is the 10th year that I've been the member for Lalor, and across many of those years I've stood in this chamber and talked about the scourge of homelessness in the outer suburbs of...
