House debates
Thursday, 16 May 2024
- Meals on Wheels: 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
I rise today in celebration of the Meals on Wheels 50th anniversary. Meals on Wheels has been an organisation that I've been proud of for as long as I can remember. It holds a special place in my... - Hignett, Mr James William (Bill), OAM (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the passing of a Vietnam veteran and veterans advocate James William Hignett OAM, known to all as Bill. Bill was conscripted in 1970, aged 20, and he served 469 days of... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
Last Saturday, Minister Watt advised Western Australian farmers and live-sheep exporters the budget would contain a—totally inadequate—$107 million phase-out transition package. I... - Budget (1 speech)
When people voted in the 2022 election, what they wanted was a government that would listen and act. They also wanted a government that would take responsibility, and that's exactly what we did... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Constituents who contact me seeking assistance with the NDIS planning and review process are among the most vulnerable people in our community. For many, lack of support has a significant impact... - Tertiary Education (1 speech)
One in four residents of Holt are under 14, and many will soon transition into TAFE and university. Across many industries, students must undertake hundreds of hours of unpaid work placements to... - Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
This week's budget was a missed opportunity to roll out the Staying Home Leaving Violence program nationally. However, I do commend the New South Wales government's decision to extend the program... - Budget (1 speech)
To the people of Australia and to the people of my electorate of Fraser, we have listened. This week the Treasurer delivered a budget that addresses the government's main priority, which is to... - Anzac Day (1 speech)
Like many in this building and throughout our nation, I wasn't born here. When I first went to school, I learnt about Anzac Day fresh. I remember a moment where a teacher said to me, 'Come into... - Budget (1 speech)
The Treasurer delivered the federal budget this week, and the Albanese Labor government is a government that has 52 per cent women in our caucus. So we've also delivered a budget for women. Just... - La Trobe Electorate: Festival of Colours, La Trobe Electorate: Rama Navami Festival (1 speech)
Namaste. I rise today to speak about the recent Hindu festival celebrations I had the great honour of attending in my electorate of La Trobe. The Hare Krishna movement, ISKCON, organised two very... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
People in my community welcome a Labor budget that delivers cost-of-living relief in a responsible way, moderating inflation and investing in a strong and sustainable future. They certainly... - Budget (1 speech)
On Tuesday night I endured around half an hour of listening to what I've coined 'Labornomics'. This is where the Labor Treasurer of the day basically tells the parliament and the Australian... - New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Bill 2024 (1 speech)
Today is a good day because the nation's first-ever fuel efficiency standard legislation has passed the House of Representatives. When it comes to advanced economies, only Australia and Russia... - Hanson, Dr Paul (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to stand today to recognise a wonderful local Northern Tasmanian GP, Dr Paul Hanson. Dr Hanson was awarded the 2023 RACGP Tasmanian GP of the year, an incredible... - Budget (3 speeches)
The Albanese government is investing heavily in regional Australia. Just look at the level of investment in my electorate of Corangamite alone. Whether it is road, rail, health, education,... - Daniher, Mr Neale, Motor Neuron Disease (3 speeches)
I rise to pay tribute to an extraordinary Australian. Former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher is an inspiration. Neale received a diagnosis of motor neuron disease more than 10 years ago. Since...
