House debates
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
- Public Transport (1 speech)
WATSON-BROWN () (): On Sunday, Queensland Labor Premier Steven Miles announced a six-month trial of fares of 50c per trip on all public transport. For a long time Labor politicians have been... - Constituency Statements, Middle East (1 speech)
The role of an elected member of parliament is first and foremost to represent their constituents and the values of their electorate. Constituency statements like this are an important part of... - Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (1 speech)
I have with me today a folder that contains 10 letters I've written to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government over the past two years. Unbelievably,... - Budget (1 speech)
In my electorate of Tangney, a vibrant and diverse community, the high cost of living continues to put pressure on families. Amidst these challenges, however, the Albanese Labor government's... - COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
I refer to an article by Tom Burton in the Australian Financial Review of 27 May headed 'Antivax claims flood Senate inquiry. Officials say they're wrong'. I don't believe that Tom would have... - Petition: Epilepsy (1 speech)
I rise to present a petition from Renee Evans regarding epilepsy assistance. The petition contains 1,049 signatures. It has been before the Standing Committee on Petitions and complies with the... - Wright Electorate: Community Volunteers (1 speech)
It gives me great pressure to stand on the floor of the parliament and offer into Hansard eight names of people who have made incredible contributions to our community and who are deserving of... - Lalor Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
On 29 April I met with the member for Tarneit, Dylan Wight, and representatives from our community-sector services in the electorate of Lalor. In attendance were representatives from Uniting... - Volunteering (3 speeches)
Last week marked the celebration of National Volunteer Week, which is a special opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions of volunteers within our community. Volunteering is the...
