House debates
Tuesday, 6 February 2024
- Cost Of Living (1 speech)
As everyone in this place is aware, it is our responsibility as members to listen to our communities, to listen to what people are saying so we can bring those concerns back here to the... - Phillip Island: Drownings (1 speech)
The recent incident that occurred at Phillip Island, which claimed the lives of Jagjeet Singh, Suhani Anand, Reema Sondhi and Kitri Bedi, has left the entire community in profound grief. Jagjeet,... - Bass Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
It is a pleasure to stand here today, on the opening of parliament for 2024, to celebrate Professor Richard Scolyer, dual recipient of the 2024 Australian of the Year Award. Richard was born in... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
The crisis surrounding the livestock carrier MV Bahijah once again highlights the uncontrollable and unpredictable risks associated with live animal exports. Around 15,000 sheep and 2,000 cattle... - Youth: Cost Of Living (1 speech)
We are really screwing it up for the next generation. Take an average 18-year-old today. If she enrols in university, it will cost her around $30,000. When I started uni, it was free. While at... - Arts and Culture (1 speech)
Many of us heard the glorious tones of a brass fanfare and a string quartet ringing through the marble foyer this morning, as talented musicians from the Australian Youth Orchestra and the... - North Sydney Electorate: Community Housing Forum (1 speech)
When the people of North Sydney sent me to Canberra as their community independent, they did so because they believed our government would make better decisions if it could hear our true voice,... - Dove, Mr Troy (1 speech)
Today I rise to acknowledge and commend local Central Coast resident Troy Dove of Umina Beach on the mighty Peninsula for many years of service helping to strengthen his local community and... - Albanese Government (6 speeches)
There is no word that describes the Australian Labor Party better than 'liars'. They lied about cheaper child care— - Spence Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Like many other members here, I spent the greater part of the daylight hours on 26 January out in the electorate attending as many events as possible that are held each year on Australia Day.... - Southern 80 (1 speech)
On the weekend of 10 and 11 February, in my electorate and the electorate of the member for Farrer, one of the most iconic events in the world of waterskiing—the Southern 80—will be... - Bennelong Electorate: Racism (1 speech)
Last week I was notified that horrific white supremacist recruitment material was dropped into letterboxes around my electorate of Bennelong. Bennelong is home to one of most culturally diverse... - Flynn Electorate: Rural and Regional Health Services (1 speech)
Last week I hosted GPs, health professionals and local community advocates for a regional roundtable about health in Gladstone. It was an important opportunity for local professionals to discuss... - Reid Electorate: Public Transport (1 speech)
I've got great news for the residents of Drummoyne. As I've been out doorknocking across the Drummoyne community, one issue has kept coming up, time and time again: the need for more ferry... - Wright Electorate: Natural Disasters (1 speech)
This is my 14th year of service in this parliament. Unfortunately, it's about the 10th time I've got to my feet after returning from the break to share with the House natural disasters that have... - Member for Dickson (1 speech)
Retail workers: they sell us what we want, they sell us what we need and they do it with a smile—all for a modest wage. I have worked in retail and I understand and have a place in my heart... - O'Donoghue, Dr Lowitja, AC, CBE, DSG (1 speech)
RAMSEY (—) (): I rise to acknowledge an extraordinary Australian, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue, who was born in my electorate of Grey and passed away 4 February at age 91. Dr O'Donoghue was a... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
The targeting of union representatives in the workplace undermines the relationship between workers and employers, and leads to poorer safety and industrial outcomes for all parties. Union... - Prime Minister (7 speeches)
Before the last election, the Prime Minister told all Australians, 'My word is my bond'. In the past two weeks, we have seen exactly how much the Prime Minister's word is actually worth. When it... - Broadband (2 speeches)
Fast broadband isn't just a 'nice to have', it's absolutely crucial. At the last election, the Albanese government promised fast broadband and we have delivered it. Critically, we are fixing the...
