House debates
Monday, 16 October 2023
- McGrath, Mr Barry (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to a valued member of the Ormeau and Forde community, Barry McGrath, who, sadly, passed away peacefully at home on 9 October. Barry's passing marks the end of an era,... - Solomon Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge three extraordinary Larrakia leaders that I've had a bit to do with over the last few days. First of those is Nicole Brown. On Saturday morning I went down to catch up... - Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
While campaigning for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, I had the great privilege to speak alongside a Bondi Indigenous leader, Gene Ross. Something he said stuck with me: 'We have... - Compassionate Hands (1 speech)
My electorate of Holt is home to many older Australians from India. While some of them are empty-nesters, many periodically move between India and Australia to be with their children and... - Glen Orme Tennis Club (1 speech)
DANIEL () (): If you look out the window on the train to Ormond, you might spy the charming Glen Orme Tennis Club tucked away under the gum trees in the small street by the railway line. My... - National Rugby League (1 speech)
On the long weekend, the mighty mountain men the Penrith Panthers did what many believed couldn't be done. They won their third straight NRL grand final. They didn't just repeat their success;... - Gosford Quarries (1 speech)
Today I want to acknowledge a sandstone milestone. It's the centenary of that great local business Gosford Quarries. In some ways, every Australian knows the work of Gosford Quarries. The... - South Coast Food and Wine Festival, Berry Gardens Festival (1 speech)
I have the delight of living in one of the most beautiful areas in the country, the New South Wales South Coast. Not only is it a beautiful place to live; it is also full of wonderful events and... - Arthur, Mr William (1 speech)
I am proud to share the story of World War I Brunswick Junction war veteran Bill Arthur, who will be honoured for his military service later this month. The commemoration will be held at the Old... - Neighbourhood Watch (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to the very active Marino and Kingston Park Neighbourhood Watch AGM by the president Darren Bailhache. We had speakers from the RSPCA speak about their role in... - Bushfires (1 speech)
It is again that time of year when those who live in a bushfire-prone area need to start paying serious attention to making sure they have a plan in the event of the worst occurring and a fire... - Ingham Institute Research Excellence Awards (1 speech)
I was privileged to receive an invitation to the 11th annual research excellence awards held by the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. The Ingham institute is a unique facility in... - Roads (1 speech)
I rise today to call for more transparency when it comes to the allocation of road funding. What we're seeing from states and territories is them hiding data that shows the conditions of roads... - Ladies Like To Lunch (1 speech)
Last week I met with the wonderful and committed Antoinette Sulfaro and Grace Newcombe, who are the directors of Ladies Like To Lunch. Ladies Like To Lunch is a non-profit organisation that works... - Breast Cancer (1 speech)
Six years ago, my electorate of Lindsay, particularly Nepean Hospital, had no breast care nurses. Today, we have four, and that is thanks to the tremendous efforts of Gai Hawthorn of the Penrith... - Australian Constitution (1 speech)
I'm proud to be part of a country that has the world's oldest continuous culture. This should be a source of pride for all Australians. While Australia was not ready to recognise Aboriginal and... - HMAS Magnetic (1 speech)
r THOMPSON () (): The electorate of Herbert has a proud defence history, and Anzac Memorial Park in Townsville is a place where those from near and far come to reflect and acknowledge this... - Chisholm Electorate: Mid-Autumn Festival (1 speech)
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a significant time in the lunar calendar and is very important in my community in Chisholm. I was privileged to attend many Moon Festival celebrations in my community,... - Kooyong Electorate: Voice Referendum (1 speech)
On Saturday our country had an opportunity to take another step towards reconciliation, but the nation indicated that it was not yet ready to do so. This time is a particularly difficult one for... - Corangamite Electorate: Queenscliff Coast Guard (1 speech)
COKER () (): Today I want to emphasise the critical importance of the Queenscliff Coast Guard and the heroic role they play in safeguarding our coastal waters. This emergency crew was recently... - Bonner Electorate: Disability Services (1 speech)
I'm excited to update the House on the remarkable initiatives undertaken by Makeables in Tingalpa. On a mission to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Makeables is a... - Bean Electorate: Dashain Festival (1 speech)
This week is the Nepali festival of Dashain. Last night I was privileged to attend Dashain Night in Canberra to mark the beginning of this weeklong festival. Dashain is an annual festival... - Hughes Electorate: St Pats Baseball Club (1 speech)
I rise as a softball and baseball tragic to speak about one of the greatest sporting clubs in my electorate, that of St Pats Baseball Club. Sport brings our community together and provides... - Bowden, Mr Scott, Lyons Electorate: Tasmanian Seafarers Memorial (1 speech)
I rise today to mark the passing of Scott Bowden, 62, who died on 12 September. Scott—or Scotty, as he was well known—was a longtime councillor in the Central Highlands in my... - Volunteering (1 speech)
Volunteering is something that is sadly in decline in our society. It needs to be encouraged so it does not become a thing of the past. In my travels throughout Mallee recently, I had the... - Gawler Community Retirement Homes, Eastick, Dr Bruce Charles, AM (1 speech)
It was an honour to be invited to speak at a ceremony last week in my electorate of Spence. The ceremony was part of the unveiling and naming of a new facility at the James Martin Village, which... - Men's Sheds (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight two very important initiatives for the people in my electorate of Dawson. In celebration of Seniors Month, I recently attended two men's sheds meetings. The men's sheds... - Israel (1 speech)
The situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is heartbreaking. We have witnessed a devastating loss of innocent lives on both sides. In the aftermath of the Hamas attack, 34... - Live Sheep Exports (1 speech)
Peter Dutton gave the keynote address at the WA Pastoralists and Graziers Association's annual convention, reaffirming the coalition's unwavering support for the WA live export industry. Today, I... - Queensland Country Women's Association (2 speeches)
This Saturday, I'll be attending a dinner to celebrate the Queensland Country Women's Association in rural Esk in Somerset in my electorate. The dinner is one of many events celebrating 100 years...
