House debates
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (1 speech)
Once again the people in my electorate of Dawson have been let down by the failed Albanese Labor government. At a time of a Labor created cost-of-living crisis, the Albanese government have now... - Holland, Reverend Frederic (Ric) (1 speech)
I was pleased to join our community in bidding farewell to Reverend Ric Holland, a local legend, on Sunday. Reverend Ric is a compassionate, energetic and progressive individual committed to... - Heck, Mr William Murray (Bill) (1 speech)
I rise today to honour the memory and contributions of Bill Heck, who sadly passed away earlier this month, aged 90. Bill and generations of the Heck family have been stalwarts of the Beenleigh,... - Pearce Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I was very happy when our wonderful minister for health, Mark Butler, officially opened our first urgent care clinic in my electorate of Pearce, in the suburb of Clarkson, in August last year.... - People with Variability (1 speech)
I recently learnt the phrase 'people with variability' from a North Sydney constituent and advocate, Mark Tonga. When I took a moment to digest this term, I realised the power it holds. By... - Sammy D Foundation (1 speech)
In May 2008, 17-year-old Sam Davis didn't come home after a night out. The beloved son of my dear friends Nat Cook and Neil Davis was killed in a one-punch attack. Sam was a keen sportsman,... - Housing, Universities (1 speech)
When the Prime Minister bought his first house in Marrickville, it cost $146,000, about five times the average income. Now a house in Marrickville costs $2 million, about 20 times the average... - Taxation (1 speech)
Today, workers in Werriwa woke up to the great news that the Albanese Labor government's cost-of-living tax cuts past the Senate last night. It means that around 71,000 or 89 per cent of... - Surf Lakes (1 speech)
Today, I bring to the attention of the House a groundbreaking development in my electorate of Capricornia. It has captured the imagination of auto enthusiasts worldwide: Surf Lakes. This... - Taxation (1 speech)
Another memorable milestone for the 47th parliament—the Albanese government's cost-of-living tax cuts passed yesterday. Everyone in Hasluck is now looking forward to 1 July, when those tax... - Simpson, Mr Bruce Priestley (1 speech)
I rise to note the loss of a true community champion. Bruce Simpson from Deniliquin passed away suddenly on 13 February. Educated in Melbourne, Bruce found his way to the Riverina, where he... - Lingiari Electorate: Cost of Living (1 speech)
The Albanese government's No. 1 priority remains addressing inflation and the cost-of-living pressures. We know that people are doing it tough, and no more so than in my electorate of Lingiari.... - Lee, Mr Kyle (1 speech)
Congratulations to South West Academy of Sport alumnus Kyle Lee, our open water swimmer who recently qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics by finishing in the top 10 in the world in the... - Taxation (1 speech)
One of the first priorities of this government was to make our workplaces fairer and ensure that Australians were better paid for the work they did. We are now working to ensure that Australians... - Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (1 speech)
I met Patrick and Linda Brennan from Deception Bay at the Moreton Downs State School year 6 graduation in 2023. I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of their 12-year-old daughter,... - Taxation (1 speech)
Well, 13.6 million Australians woke up today to find out that they will be receiving a bigger tax cut on 1 July because the Senate passed Labor's tax cuts last night. Eighty-four per cent of... - Victoria: Bushfires (1 speech)
Right now, as we stand and sit in this House, there are many volunteers in Victoria fighting fires. I want to take a moment to pay tribute to all of those volunteers. To anyone listening at home:... - Taxation (1 speech)
Today's a good day. Today we stand here knowing that from 1 July every Australian taxpayer will get a tax cut because late last night Labor's cost-of-living tax cuts passed the Senate. But I'll... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
I look across there and I see so many people—ministers—who've let down country Australia. Regional Australians are feeling betrayed. We've got the infrastructure minister who put in a... - Taxation, Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
After a decade left behind, young people are back at the centre of our government. We are focused on enabling young people to not just get by but get ahead. The negative nellies—and they're...
