House debates
Monday, 26 February 2024
- Queensland: Roads, Biosecurity Protection Levy (1 speech)
What is Labor's beef with Central Queensland? Senate estimates this month revealed that $400 million of funding for the upgrades of 475 kilometres of beef corridors to be sealed has been pushed... - Bean Electorate: Communities at Work Galilee School (1 speech)
2024 has started strongly for the Communities at Work Galilee School in my electorate of Bean. This small but growing school hit a milestone of achieving 100 enrolments. The timing could not be... - Energy (1 speech)
In the Australian today, Nick Cater wrote: In 2004, Australian electricity bills were the fourth-lowest in the OECD. The wind and solar caper had barely begun, and coal and gas supplied 91 per... - Werriwa Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
The suburb of Edmondson Park in Werriwa has grown significantly over the last few decades. In 2011 the population was 424. By 2021 it had soared to over 12,000, and it continues to grow, as one... - Grocery Prices (1 speech)
When Woolworths announced that their CEO, Brad Banducci, was heading to the self-check-out line, you might have missed the bigger story: the half-yearly profits. They came in at just under $1... - Macquarie Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
I discovered a new Macquarie small business at the Springwood Growers Market this weekend, the Blue Mountains Liquor Company, whose sugar-free liqueur is made with oranges from the Hawkesbury.... - Mayo Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I'd like to talk about a couple of recent outings down in the Southern Vales region of my electorate. The first was to the Aldinga Sharks soccer club. Now, 2023 was a landmark year for the club,... - Dominguez, Mr Geoffrey (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge Mr Geoffrey Dominguez, who has been awarded a 10-year long-service medal for his contributions to the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for his service in training... - Beaudesert State High School (1 speech)
Today I'd like to acknowledge and congratulate all the students at Beaudesert State High School on their recent leadership ceremony. Last week I had the pleasure of attending the ceremony. The... - Energy (1 speech)
I'd like to bring to the attention of the House and any businesses in Boothby listening at home that round 2 of the energy efficiency grants for small and medium businesses are now open to help... - Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
I rise today following a visit by the Deputy Leader of the Opposition—who is of course the shadow minister for industry, skills and training—to my electorate of Fadden last week. We... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
I'm proud to be a member of a government, the Albanese government, that is prioritising measures to deal with inflation and cost-of-living pressures—a challenge that arose from... - New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (1 speech)
Last week I spent time in my electorate, travelling through the north and western part and visiting communities in Dubbo, Narromine, Bourke, Brewarrina and Walgett. I did a bit of a poll in the... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
I'm so pleased to be part of a government that is taking real action to relieve cost-of-living pressures. I note that our terrific Treasurer is in the chamber right now, and he absolutely knows... - Leichhardt Electorate: Project Recognise (1 speech)
In the wake of Cyclone Jasper and associated floods, the true spirit of the Far North Queensland community has shone brightly. In conjunction with Sergeant Dave Raymond, Project Recognise has... - Dunkley By-Election (1 speech)
I was so proud to be in Carrum Downs last weekend, backing Labor's fantastic candidate for Dunkley, Jodie Belyea. Jodie is a mum with a mortgage, and she's a local who has already had some great... - New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (1 speech)
The Albanese government promised openness and transparency. Instead, we have a secret plan to increase the price of Australia's favourite cars by up to $20,000. Those opposite, including the... - Grocery Prices (1 speech)
We know that families are facing higher prices at the supermarket checkout with nothing more to show for it in their trollies. It's hurting household budgets, and more people are going without.... - Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023 (2 speeches)
In June last year the Albanese government released its shocking Communication Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023, which was so bad that it managed to... - Cost of Living (2 speeches)
The people of Lalor, like the people of Dunkley, are doing it tough. We all know that in this place. People around the country are facing cost-of-living issues. I'm really proud to be a member of...
