House debates
Thursday, 30 May 2024
- Physical and Sexual Harassment and Violence (1 speech)
Women deserve to be safe. On Friday afternoon, Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc of Berkeley Crescent in Floreat were shot and killed by their friend's ex-husband, Mark Bombara. The shooter was trying... - Wood, Mr Bill, AM (1 speech)
Labor people are proud of the fact that ours is Australia's oldest and greatest political party, formed in 1891, 133 years ago. But Bill Wood had a special claim. He could say he had been a... - St George Creative Art and Craft Centre, Mortdale Physical Culture Club, Georges River Softball Association (1 speech)
The St George Creative Art and Craft Centre is a really special place in the Banks electorate. Based in Penshurst, the centre has been there for more than 50 years. During that time, tens of... - Gorton Electorate: National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
Last week, Australia celebrated National Volunteer Week, a time to recognise the invaluable contributions of volunteers across the country. Today I rise to share the story of two remarkable... - Cowper Electorate: VIEW Clubs (1 speech)
With a large electorate like mine, I make sure that I hold at least four mobile offices a month in different townships to given equal opportunity for a face-to-face chat. Generally, the topics... - Inaugural Hasluck Volunteer Awards (1 speech)
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our communities. During Volunteer Week I had the great pleasure of launching the inaugural Hasluck Volunteer Awards to celebrate the dedication and achievements of... - Kinsey, Mr Russell (Rusty) (1 speech)
I'd like to recognise the work of Mr Russell Kinsey, better known as Rusty. Rusty, a cameraman with Prime7 News, was recently made redundant—a decision that I think was very ill considered... - Budget (1 speech)
When it comes to the cost of living, our community is feeling the pinch. That's why easing cost-of-living pressures are the Albanese government's key priority. This budget delivers a tax cut for... - Tourism Exceptional Assistance Grant (1 speech)
I rise on an issue affecting the tourism industry, particularly in the Port Douglas region in my electorate. It relates to the mishandling and apparent failure of the Tourism Exceptional... - Women in Sport (2 speeches)
Last year, the Matildas captured the heart of the nation. The most watched TV event was the Matildas. Women's sport was on the front page, not the back page. And what this demonstrated is what...
