House debates
Monday, 18 March 2024
- Forrest Electorate: Buckingham The Butchers (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate a fabulous family owned butcher in my electorate, known as Buckingham the Butchers, who snagged second place in the Australian Meat Industry Council's national Sausage King... - Raddatz, Warrant Officer Class 1 Raymond John, OAM (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to Warrant Officer Class 1 Raymond John Raddatz OAM, otherwise known as John or 'Ratz' or just 'JR'. He was born in Nambour and he served in the Australian Army with great... - South Australia: First Nations Voice (1 speech)
Last weekend South Australia conducted its first election for an Indigenous voice to parliament. One hundred and thirteen candidates stood for 46 positions in six local regions. Once elected,... - Trade with China (1 speech)
The interim decision by China that the tariffs on Australian wine are no longer necessary provides a ray of hope to Australian wine growers, who since 2020 have been struggling to sell their... - Mental Health: Youth (1 speech)
The Be Centre in Warriewood, in my electorate of Mackellar, is one of the largest specialist play-therapy centres in the world. We are very fortunate to have it as it is leading the way when it... - Werriwa Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Like many of the electorates in Sydney, Werriwa is among the most diverse in Australia. Every month you'll find that our community is celebrating a significant cultural or religious event. It's a... - Visitor Visas (1 speech)
Recently it was reported that people fleeing Gaza to come to Australia are having their visas cancelled mid-flight. I can't fathom how anyone in this government can defend their decision to... - Schools (1 speech)
I am very proud that the Albanese Labor government has made specific positive changes to education in support of students and teachers, including the commitment to making Australia's education... - Sturt Electorate: Co-ordinating Italian Committee (1 speech)
I would like to sincerely thank the Co-ordinating Italian Committee, CIC SA, who hosted me at their headquarters in Stepney in my electorate last week. They provide a very vital service to the... - International Women's Day (1 speech)
It was a privilege to attend the International Women's Day lunch at Cranbourne Secondary College in my electorate. Together we celebrated the remarkable achievements of women and reflected on the... - Hume Electorate: NSW Seniors Festival (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about NSW Seniors Festival, which runs from 11 to 24 March. This is a time when we celebrate the invaluable contributions of our older citizens to our local communities. I... - Coeliac Disease (1 speech)
Coeliac Awareness Week is 13 to 20 March. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that is triggered by gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats—so many of our staple... - Telecommunications (1 speech)
Last month, there was a devastating fire in my electorate, in the township of Pomonal. Forty-six houses were burnt to the ground in a community of 350. On average that means that literally a... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
The Albanese government's priority remains the same: deliver responsible cost-of-living relief and improve the lives of all Australians. This government's cost-of-living tax cuts will soon ensure... - Herbert Electorate: Crime (1 speech)
Crime is the No. 1 issue facing the residents of Townsville. Last night, homes were broken into, cars were stolen and violence took place on our streets, and tonight and tomorrow night these... - Paid Parental Leave (1 speech)
If you're having a baby after 1 July this year, you'll be the first to benefit from the changes to paid parental leave that passed through the Senate today. There's an extra two weeks of leave,... - Forde Electorate: Perentie Brewing Co (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about one of the great brewing businesses in my electorate of Forde. Late last month, Perentie Brewing Co took out an impressive eight awards at the esteemed Royal... - New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (1 speech)
The great Liberal electric vehicle scare campaign of 2024 rolls on. Unperturbed by their failure to win back Dunkley, we've since seen the Liberal Party double-down on their misguided opposition... - Deakin Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I'm very pleased to say that one of the projects that survived the so-called Labor infrastructure review was the Ringwood multilevel car park, which we kicked off in my electorate last week. With... - Taxation (1 speech)
One of the most famous books on negotiation is Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. The opposition has perfected a parallel political manual, 'Getting to No: Negotiating... - Riverina Electorate: Debutant Ball (2 speeches)
It's one of the quaint traditions of country Australia but it's something we continue: it's the debutante ball. I know that people throughout the parliament will have deb balls in their...
