House debates
Thursday, 7 December 2023
- Fishing Industry (1 speech)
I recently downloaded the MarineTraffic app on my computer, which reveals real-time information on the movement of registered shipping throughout the world. I have seen many ships leaving the... - Robertson Electorate: Young, Authentic and Social! (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate and congratulate YAAS, the Central Coast's only dedicated LGBTQIA+ youth program, on their first birthday. YAAS is a transformative arts and culture program for young people... - Farrer Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
I rise to express concern at the City of Albury's unilateral decision to dump its formal Australia Day celebrations next year. The council has done this without public consultation and without... - Spence Electorate: Salisbury Community Christmas Parade (1 speech)
We are taking stock of the year that was, with all its highs and its lows, and looking ahead to the coming year. But, before that comes to pass, we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones and... - Tasmania: Salmon Farming Industry (1 speech)
Salmon farming is obviously an important industry in Tasmania, but it's not so important that it should be allowed to ride roughshod over local communities and the environment generally or to... - Middle East (1 speech)
Palestinian women are renowned for their exquisite embroidery, recognisable as uniquely Palestinian. Generations of dignified and resilient Palestinian women pass on their craft with pride and... - Indi Electorate: Project 365 (1 speech)
Imagine, if you will, a giant circus tent at the Wangaratta Rodeo grounds, 1,700 people gathered, local food trucks and hours of fantastic rock music, hit after hit, across genres. It sounds... - Asbestos (1 speech)
Today we pay tribute to a momentous anniversary. It is 20 years this month since the total ban on the manufacture, supply, use, re-use, import, transport, storage and sale of all forms of... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
I have with me the Macquarie Concise Dictionary, Australia's national dictionary. It's well worth reading. The next edition of this dictionary is going to have a new term in it, and that new term... - Pearce Electorate: Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
Last week I was on my feet in this House talking about volunteer bushfire brigades. Today I'm about to talk about the amazing volunteer surf livesaving clubs right around our country. I have... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Suicide Prevention Australia puts out some pretty harrowing research. One piece of research is really relevant as we close this year: cost-of-living and personal distress. For 'middle wage,... - Labor Government (1 speech)
It's the last day of the sitting year, so I thought I'd do a quick recap. The National Anti-Corruption Commission is up and running. We've legislated a 43 per cent emissions reduction target and... - Argentina: Presidential Election (1 speech)
This coming Sunday will see a new government begin in Argentina, with President-elect Javier Milei taking office. This will happen exactly 40 years to the day which marked the end of Argentina's... - Climate Change (1 speech)
In May 2022, Bennelong went to the ballot box and left a clear message: they wanted a government that would finally take action on climate change. After 15 years of the Liberals' climate chaos,... - Wide Bay Electorate (2 speeches)
I rise to thank the 2,000 constituents who responded to the Wide Bay electorate survey that I recently conducted. The results of that survey showed that 86 per cent of respondents were feeling... - Natural Disasters: Response and Recovery Planning (1 speech)
Christmas is coming, and I wish everyone in Hasluck the best for the holiday season. However, in Australia that season is also the fire season, and I hope Hasluck residents are well-prepared. At... - Centofanti, Ms Rhonda Louise (1 speech)
This chamber has been rocked in recent days by the passing of one of its members. The member for Dunkley lost her battle with cancer just one day after my own community of Barker began grieving... - Hunter Electorate (1 speech)
It's almost that time of the year when the big man with the big beard and nicely rounded belly comes to town. Just to clarify, I'm not talking about myself. It's almost Christmas and... - Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (1 speech)
Speaker, you will appreciate that a certain tune or song has the power to elevate us all. It can connect us to the present or transport us to another place in another time. There is plenty of... - Swan Electorate: Christmas (2 speeches)
It's 19 days to Christmas, and I hope that everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit of love, joy, hope and peace. This is something that all our neighbourhoods need, as does our whole world....
