House debates

Monday, 13 November 2023

  • Besen, Mr Marc AC (1 speech)
    Businessman and philanthropist Marc Besen AC passed away last week in Melbourne. Mr Besen's story is one of great success and generosity. He's also a very special part of the Yarra Valley...
  • Jagajaga Electorate (1 speech)
    Yesterday I was in Kangaroo Ground, in the far north-eastern end of my electorate, for their remembrance service at the war memorial there. It was another example of the strong community spirit...
  • Longman Electorate (1 speech)
    Out and about in the electorate of Longman, there's no question as we come into Christmas, which should be a joyful time, it's not so joyful for a lot of families. Homelessness in our communities...
  • Roads (1 speech)
    I want to speak today about how the Albanese Labor government is working with the Queensland government and local governments in Ipswich and the Somerset region to deliver results in critical...
  • Fadden Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
    I rise today to give an update on some of the work I've had the privilege of undertaking with the schools in my electorate of Fadden. I deeply value education and appreciate the contribution of...
  • Health Care: Gender and Sexual Orientation (1 speech)
    Today I rise to speak in support of the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign. This is a fantastic initiative which brings young Australians' voices into the nation's parliament. Australia's...
  • Trevisani nel Mondo: 50th Anniversary, Diwali (1 speech)
    We are a migrant nation, with more than half of this country being first- or second-generation migrants, and there's a particular relationship with Italian migrants. I know that, in this...
  • Moreton Electorate: Taiwanese Community, Australian Constitution (1 speech)
    Taiwan provides a clear example of constitutionally enshrined indigenous representation. Taiwan is described as a settler colonial society with a Han Chinese majority and numerous...
  • Moncrieff Electorate: MOB Academy (1 speech)
    Today I want to talk about what it is that young people really need to thrive—in particular, what young men need to thrive—and to talk about an organisation in my electorate of...
  • Youth Voice in Parliament Week (2 speeches)
    Today I'm proud to be delivering two speeches written by amazing young writers in my electorate, who were the successful entrants in the Raise Our Voice campaign. My name is Isabella Carswell. I...