House debates
Thursday, 3 August 2023
- Ned, Mr Jason (1 speech)
If it was a proper and fair world, Jason Ned, the mayor of Doomadgee, would have died with a pastoral lease the same as every other cattleman in Australia. He was a First Australian and chose to... - Franklin Electorate: Men's Sheds (1 speech)
One of the real privileges of being in this job—many of you, I'm sure, will agree—is going around to visit community organisations, particularly great ones like men's sheds. I had the... - North Stradbroke Island: First Nations Australians (1 speech)
North Stradbroke Island is paradise. It draws tourists from all over Australia, not just for its amazing beaches and natural beauty but increasingly for the cultural experiences delivered by the... - Face, Hon. Jack Richard (1 speech)
Today I pay tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the Australian Labor Party and the Hunter region, Richard Face, who passed away yesterday. Richard's life was dedicated to public service,... - Hinkler Electorate: Xavier Catholic College, YMCA Bundaberg Vocational School (1 speech)
Last week I attended the opening and the dedication of a new college chapel at Xavier Catholic College at Hervey Bay. This was an incredible story, to be frank, and congratulations to the... - Aston Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Over the winter break, I was able to spend some time in my electorate of Aston, where I volunteer down at the Knox and District Toy Library with the state member for Bayswater, Jackson Taylor.... - Durack Electorate: Coorow Primary School (1 speech)
Today I want to share with you a heartening story of a small primary school in my electorate: Coorow Primary School. This little gem of a school is nestled in the mid-west region of Durack,... - Lilley Electorate: Einbunpin Festival, Lilley Electorate: Everton Park State School, Lilley Electorate: Aircraft Noise (1 speech)
Brisbane turned on its best winter weather last Sunday for Sandgate's annual Einbunpin Festival in my electorate of Lilley. More than 15,000 Northsiders turned out for this much-loved event on... - Wool Industry (1 speech)
It has often been said that Australia once rode on the sheep's back. It is no longer the case. There was a time when Australia had 170 million merino sheep. We now have 70 million. I make the... - Human Trafficking (2 speeches)
Last Sunday, 30 July, marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, with the theme being, 'Reach every victim of trafficking; leave no-one behind.' Here today I'd like to reaffirm the...
