House debates
Thursday, 16 November 2023
- Immigration Detention (1 speech)
We've always known that Labor governments are weak on national security. Last week, the High Court overturned a 20-year-old precedent that has underpinned the immigration policy of governments on... - Israel (1 speech)
We are seeing an absolute tragedy in Israel and Gaza. The peace that we value here in this country stands in sharp contrast to the horrors we are seeing being inflicted on civilian populations. I... - Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Bill 2023 (1 speech)
This morning we had a situation where the government brought a fairly weak piece of legislation into this parliament to deal with a very serious, significant problem—a problem which all... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week (2 speeches)
I'm participating again in the Youth Voice to Parliament campaign, championed by Ash, Gemma and the team at Raise Our Voice. Today's submission is from Zara Freeman, a 14-year-old constituent... - Bendigo Electorate: DJAARA (1 speech)
Yesterday, 15 November, was a very special day for the people of my electorate and, in particular, for our First Nations people, the Dja Dja Wurrung. It marked exactly 10 years since they signed... - Petition: Gaza (4 speeches)
Over 116,000 people around this country, including health and medical workers, some of whom are in the gallery right now, have signed petitions calling on the government to support an immediate... - Chisholm Electorate: headspace (1 speech)
During the election campaign last year, I promised $3.6 million to open a headspace centre in Box Hill in my electorate of Chisholm, and I'm really proud to say that I'm delivering on the... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
Today we've seen the latest from this shambolic government. In the last week—indeed, in the lead-up to today—we've seen the government release 84 hardcore criminals, including child... - Australian Society (1 speech)
At the beginning of this week at the National Prayer Breakfast, more than 500 leaders came together in the Great Hall to hear Danny and Leila Abdallah's inspiring story of the power of... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
I have been very proud to sit in this place, the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Australia, and see this parliament at its finest—this parliament coming together for a... - Robertson Electorate: King, Dr Jennie (1 speech)
Today I rise to acknowledge Central Coast nurse Dr Jennie King, who has been named a 2023 finalist for NSW Health's Judith Meppem Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognises the... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
Murderers, rapists and paedophiles—84 non-Australian-citizens are at large on the streets of Australia, with 343 more set to be released into your neighbourhoods. The High Court made its... - Holt Electorate: Dashain (1 speech)
I rise today with great joy to share a wonderful experience that highlights the rich cultural diversity in my electorate of Holt. Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Dashain... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
Our government's No. 1 priority must be to keep Australians safe. I recognise that this commitment comes with significant complexities, but in all cases we must be resolute in our prioritisation... - Lyons Electorate (1 speech)
My electorate is an absolutely amazing electorate. Last weekend was an absolute cracker. The Sheffield Mural Fest was on. Congratulations to brothers Kerry and Malcolm Nicholson from Queensland,... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
I'm in shock and I'm in disbelief that I have to be standing here today to give this speech. I'm outraged. Eighty-four hardened criminals, noncitizens, have been released into our community from... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
Today I'll be reading a speech written by a Bennelong local. Ross Theo is 16 years old and this speech was submitted through the Raise Our Voice initiative. He said: 'I imagine an Australia in... - Immigration Detention (1 speech)
Hapless and hopeless is the only way you can describe what this government did before the High Court decision and after the High Court decision. They have been all at sea on what should be their... - Middle East (2 speeches)
Peace, love, unity and respect—I said this in this my first speech, and I reiterate these words now. We must apply these words to our everyday actions as we advocate for those amid this...
