House debates
Thursday, 7 September 2023
- Antonio, Mr Paul (1 speech)
I'd like to take the opportunity to put on record my gratitude to and respect for the recently retired mayor of the Toowoomba regional council, Mr Paul Antonio. There's a special place in... - Northern Australia: Defence Facilities (1 speech)
The Defence Strategic Review reconfirmed the centrality of northern Australia to Australia's defence posture. It emphasised the importance of improving the ADF's ability to operate from northern... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (3 speeches)
Across Australia, the cost-of-living crisis is hitting hard. In seats like Blair, it's is getting harder for many Australians to balance the family budget. Rents are up, interest rates are... - Seed Industry (1 speech)
As a young kid growing up on our family farm in Sunraysia, I couldn't in my wildest dreams have imagined that one day I would see myself elected to this place and also sit on the House Standing... - Tasmania: Child Safety Officers (1 speech)
National Child Protection Week is a timely backdrop for the current industrial action by Tasmanian child safety officers, who have walked off the job in protest over staff shortages. It's also... - SecondLife Recrafted (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge SecondLife Recrafted, a brilliant local small business from Saratoga in my electorate of Robertson. In early 2022, husband-and-wife duo Mark and Katie Silvia decided to act... - Rugby League, Aviation Industry (1 speech)
I represent the Australian banana industry—almost all of our bananas are grown in North Queensland. With it, we grow great rugby league talent, from a tiny little area of about 60,000... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
October 14 is a historic day for this country. It's a chance for Australians to come together, to listen to the call from the Uluru Statement from the Heart, to vote yes for recognition of First... - Internet Content (1 speech)
The feedback continues to come in relating to the government's Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023. I'm inspired by Australians who are... - Cushing, Mr John James, OAM (1 speech)
I honour today the late John Cushing, who passed away recently aged 89 years. John served as an Ipswich city councillor and was a champion of Ipswich hockey. In 1992, John was awarded an OAM in... - Petition: Natural Disasters Response and Recovery Planning (4 speeches)
My community is feeling betrayed. The money promised by the federal and state governments for the Resilient Homes Program is half what was initially promised. Many of those hoping to get funding... - Taylor, Ms Michele (1 speech)
Teachers are some of the most important people in our community. They are almost single-handedly responsible for teaching the next generation of young Australians , who will grow up to one day be... - Father's Day (1 speech)
The first Sunday in September celebrated the important role that fathers play in a person's life. Last Sunday, 3 September, was Father's Day. I want to thank all the fathers who celebrated on... - Cranbourne Bowls Club (1 speech)
Cranbourne Bowls Club was established in 1963, and the club provides a range of surfaces to challenge both the novice and experienced bowlers. Since its founding, the club has not just been a... - Energy (1 speech)
The views of CSIRO are obviously well thought out, but they don't come from Mount Sinai; they come from a room and modelling. CSIRO is one source of views on nuclear power, but the Ontario Energy... - Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
Fourteen hundred and seventy-four—that's how many people in my electorate of Bennelong were victims of the Liberals' illegal robodebt scheme. That's 1,474 vulnerable people who were... - Minister for Government Services (1 speech)
Under this government, the delivery of government services is getting worse and worse. If you call Centrelink, you're waiting longer than ever. Call hold times in the 'disability, sickness and... - Coalition Government (1 speech)
Today is 7 September, and it is the 10-year anniversary of the 2013 election, where some very fine individuals were elected to this place for the first time, including you, Deputy Speaker... - Capricornia Electorate (1 speech)
Today marks a significant milestone in my time as the member for Capricornia. On this day 10 years ago my constituency elected me as their representative. I vowed that I would serve my community... - Vocational Education and Training (2 speeches)
When I recently handed out gold medals, it was not for sport but for skills. WorldSkills Australia was a celebration of excellence in the trades, like cybersecurity, construction and nursing....
