House debates
Thursday, 10 August 2023
- National Student Wellbeing Program (1 speech)
Our chaplains contribute so much to students, staff and parents in our schools right across the country. I am pleased to highlight the fantastic work of the chaplains in Forde at a recent... - Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
Bowel cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with the majority of cases presenting in Australians over 50. But the rate of bowel cancers in those under 50 is increasing... - Nuclear Waste Management: Submarines (1 speech)
It is disappointing and concerning to see the government walk away from the proposal to build a low-level nuclear waste repository in my home state of South Australia. Regrettably, this seems to... - Mayo, Mr Thomas (1 speech)
Thomas Mayo has demonstrated enormous conviction, energy and stamina in his commitment to the vital cause of reconciliation. He has devoted himself to making the case for constitutional... - Wentworth Electorate: Charitable Organisations, Mikolot Public Speaking Competition (1 speech)
I want to draw attention to the work of two amazing community organisations in Wentworth: Caretakers Cottage and Bondi Beach Cottage. When I visited Caretakers Cottage, I was truly moved by the... - Dunnet, Mr John, OAM (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Mr John Dunnet OAM, who was recognised as part of the King's Birthday 2023 Honours List, being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. This award was fitting... - Goldstein Youth Forum (1 speech)
I recently led a group of year 6 students from 13 different schools from within my electorate as they participated in our inaugural Goldstein Youth Forum, organised by my office. The students... - Great Eastern Wine Week, Tasmanian Whisky Week (1 speech)
Great Eastern Wine Week runs from 8 to 17 September, so book your tickets to Tasmania today. Great Eastern Wine Week showcases some of Tasmania's finest wines along the beautiful 221-kilometre... - Nuclear Waste Management (1 speech)
In September I will have been in this place for a decade. In that time I've seen a lot of things, but I don't think I've ever seen a worse or poorer decision than the one taken by the Labor Party... - Pearce Electorate: Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
Congratulations go to the Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club, President Nathanial Lee and team, for their remarkable achievement in winning the Woodside Nippers Club of the Year award. The... - Australian Diamonds Netball Team (1 speech)
I rose today to extend my heartfelt reservations to the Diamonds on the outstanding achievement of their 12th Netball World Cup crown on Monday. Their win put on display, extraordinary talent,... - World Scout Jamboree (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the 23 Scouts and seven leaders from the Central Coast who have taken part in this year's 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. The World Scout Jamboree takes place... - Cotchin, Mr Trent (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge a Richmond Football Club immortal who announced their retirement today: triple-premiership captain Trent Cotchin. He has been an absolute inspiration to the Richmond... - Landcare Week (1 speech)
This week is Landcare Week, a week when we celebrate the fantastic work of Landcare groups around the nation. Landcare are a volunteer powered movement who play a vital role in environmental... - Townsville Toy Library (1 speech)
There isn't a child in this country that doesn't love a new toy. The feeling of discovery and adventure as children play with their toys can lead to some of the most formative memories of... - Furlong Park School for Deaf Children (1 speech)
I recently visited Furlong Park School for Deaf Children, which was awarded a $25,000 grant by our government to upgrade its ICT equipment. Furlong Park runs an early education program for three-... - Education (1 speech)
I'm excited to update the House on the progress of my motion to make financial literacy a compulsory part of the national curriculum. Since I introduced this motion, I have had an incredible... - Trade (1 speech)
I rise to welcome the news that China has removed the 80.5 per cent tariff on Australian barley. This outcome paves the way for industry to re-enter the Chinese market, which is a win-win for... - Nuclear Waste (1 speech)
I can only describe the decision of the government today to withdraw support for the Kimba facility, the national radioactive waste management facility, as weak, cowardly and, indeed,... - Homelessness (2 speeches)
There are a group who are doing worse than renters, except you can't doorknock them because they don't have a door. They live among us, unable to participate fully because they don't have the...
