House debates

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

  • Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (2 speeches)
    I want to begin this speech by quoting the foreword to the final co-design report on the Voice. I do so to address the loss of facts in the national conversation about the Voice. I do so because...
  • Heart Health (2 speeches)
    I'm standing here this evening bolstered by the knowledge that my recent heart health check, which I took right here in Parliament House yesterday, showed that, thankfully, my heart is in pretty...
  • Cost of Living (1 speech)
    I want to use this opportunity tonight to raise a number of issues that are impacting Townsville. They all come down to the one topic that the Albanese Labor government promised they would do...
  • Australian Public Service (1 speech)
    I rise in tonight's grievance debate to express my concerns over the conditions for scientists, engineers and technology professionals employed by the Australian government. After nearly a decade...
  • Forde Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
    I'm going to use this opportunity to focus on some of the wonderful positive events in my electorate over the past little while. Last month I had the opportunity to attend the ninth annual...
  • Climate Change (2 speeches)
    Tonight I am rising to talk about climate change and the action our government is taking to urgently address this pressing issue. It feels particularly important that I rise to talk about this...