House debates

Tuesday, 5 September 2023

  • Economy (1 speech)
    I represent an electorate which is generally perceived as well-off. It's an electorate with a mean income of $106,000 a year, an electorate in which unemployment is only 2.2 per cent. Even in...
  • Cost of Living (1 speech)
    Inflation is a challenge around the world. In the UK it's at 6.8 per cent, in Germany it's at 6.1 per cent, and in the US it's at 3.2 per cent—and spare a thought for Sweden, where it's...
  • Australian Constitution: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
    On 14 October this country will go to a referendum, and it will be the most important referendum this country will have faced. This will be an opportunity where fair-minded Australians will have...
  • Western Sydney Airport, Music Education (1 speech)
    Just over two months ago the preliminary flight paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport were released. It's fair to say that they have not brought much joy to many of...
  • Roads (1 speech)
    It's apt that this is a grievance debate because I rise to speak on behalf of my electorate, the electorate of Wannon, about the state of our roads and the need for the federal government to...
  • Infrastructure (1 speech)
    The English architect Christopher Wren was responsible for some of London's most iconic and enduring buildings. No doubt his magnum opus is the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral. Having seen it for...