House debates

Thursday, 7 December 2023

  • Business Standards (1 speech)
    Coles used to run ads about how you could feed a family of four for under $10. Let's have a look at what you can buy for $10 at Coles these days: a single bag of Coles branded grated cheese, a...
  • Murphy, Ms Peta Jan (1 speech)
    I want to add my words to the condolence motion for Peta Murphy, the member for Dunkley. Of course, my first comments will be to offer my sincere condolences to Peta's husband, Rod; her mum and...
  • Truro Bypass (1 speech)
    I rise to express my disappointment, and the disappointment of the wider South Australian community, regarding the decision by those opposite, particularly Minister Catherine King, to cut funding...
  • Northern Australia (1 speech)
    Last week, the report of the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia's inquiry into Northern Australia workforce development was tabled by the member for Lingiari, my friend from the...
  • Tasmania: Salmon Farming Industry (1 speech)
    The minister of the environment, Tanya Plibersek, recently announced that she will re-examine a two-decade-old decision to grant approval for salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour in Strahan on...
  • Macarthur Electorate: Christmas Donations, Road Safety (1 speech)
    Each year my office receives donated gifts and toys from the Macarthur community to be distributed to local children and their families doing it tough at Christmas time. This year we've partnered...
  • Cost of Living (1 speech)
    Many households within the Redlands community are facing a challenging Christmas. Hardworking locals will be digging deep into their savings, working extra hours, taking on extra jobs and making...
  • Valedictory (1 speech)
    I rise to speak and reflect on this year and to thank everyone for all the support they've given me. As this is the last day before we break for Christmas, I thought it would be appropriate that...
  • Hinkler Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
    As we come into Christmas, I'd encourage everyone in the Hinkler electorate to shop local. I went to my staff and said, 'If you're going to buy something for your special someone, where might you...
  • Health Care (2 speeches)
    Labor will strengthen Medicare. That's a line that we shouted loudly and often during the election campaign. We knew then, before coming to government, that a decade of Liberal neglect had...