House debates
Monday, 7 August 2023
- Indigenous Health (1 speech)
The heart is often a symbol of vitality and life, but, in some of our First Nations communities, it represents a significant and preventable challenge. Rheumatic heart disease is an issue that... - Spence Electorate: STEM Education (1 speech)
I was in this place only last week talking about the importance of STEM education by talking about my attendance at a recent event with QUESTACON at RAAF Edinburgh. I want to take some time this... - Australia (1 speech)
HOWARTH () (): I recently attended the Mueller College school fete in my electorate of Petrie. I asked locals to share with me what they love about Australia. I had comments from students such... - Macquarie Hunter Athletics Club (1 speech)
The Hunter is filled with great young athletes competing in a range of sports. I rise today to recognise and congratulate athletes from Macquarie Hunter Athletics who participated at the 2023... - Homelessness (1 speech)
They may be called the hidden homeless, but given it's homelessness week I want to draw attention to the disturbing increase in the number of older women experiencing poverty and homelessness.... - Baker, Councillor Christopher (1 speech)
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Baker, a North Ward councillor of the City of Wanneroo in the federal seat of Pearce. Chris had a profound commitment to community welfare and... - Housing Affordability (1 speech)
In March alone 79,000 people accessed homelessness services because of financial stress and the housing crisis. That means people copping unfair rent increases are being evicted for absolutely no... - Showcase WA (1 speech)
If the parliament feels a little warmer this week, it may have something to do with the influx of business, industry and cultural leaders who have descended on the nation's capital from our... - Moore Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Urgent action is required to improve road safety at the dangerous intersection of Seacrest Drive and Marmion Avenue. According to the RAC, there have been 31 crashes and countless near misses at... - Transport Industry (1 speech)
The TWU was in Canberra yesterday with a convoy of truck drivers, rideshare drivers, food delivery riders, transport operators, employers and associations calling for the passing of urgent... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I refer to recent polling on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. We saw from RedBridge polling last month that the 'no' campaign was leading 56 to 44, and, worse for the 'yes' campaign, when... - South Australian Living Artists Festival (1 speech)
The South Australian Living Arts Festival is on, and Boothby has once again embraced it. By my count, there are at least 56 venues across Boothby holding exhibitions this year, ranging from... - Overton, Mr Alan Clifford, AM (1 speech)
On the weekend the Parramatta Eels and the Parramatta Leagues Club paid tribute to Alan Overton AM following his passing, and I wanted to say a few words on behalf of the community today about... - Housing (1 speech)
Recently I held a housing crisis forum in my electorate. I invited a cross-representative group of stakeholders to come and talk to us about what they're seeing, what they're experiencing and... - Casino United Hospital Auxiliary (1 speech)
I would like to pay tribute to the ladies of the Casino United Hospital Auxiliary who, quite sadly, have ended an incredible record of service and support to the community. For 120 years the... - Garma Festival (1 speech)
'Garma' refers to the meeting of the fresh and salt water—a rich environment where life ideas can thrive and where competing ideas can balance. It's a shame that the opposition leader... - Economy (1 speech)
Many Australians are struggling with one of the highest rates of inflation in 30 years, with higher energy costs and with rising interest rates. But I say to those Australians: 'Do not be... - Member for Robertson (1 speech)
Identifying as Aboriginal has brought and will always bring a sense of pride to me and my family. Growing up as an Aboriginal that might look a bit different, I was often told by others that I... - Menzies Electorate: English Corner (1 speech)
Yesterday, I had the privilege of going to the Chinese community roundtable. At that meeting was a man named Minwen Wu. He has founded a group called English Corner, which takes its inspiration... - Netball World Cup (2 speeches)
After 10 days and eight full matches, the Australian Diamonds have reclaimed the World Cup for this proud country. The sisters-in-arms have lived their culture for months in preparation for what...
