House debates
Monday, 12 August 2024
- Australian Red Cross: 110th Anniversary (1 speech)
I am honoured to help celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross. Since its founding on 13 August 1914, the Red Cross has been a pillar of support and compassion, providing... - Makin Electorate: Torrens Valley Christian School (1 speech)
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of representing education minister Jason Clare at the official opening of the new 11.7 million multipurpose two-storey primary school building at Torrens Valley... - Interest Rates (1 speech)
There was a collective sigh of relief last week when the RBA held off an interest rate hike. But, for so many, this is just a blip in their stress levels—a tiny, symbolic reprieve. Almost... - International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica (1 speech)
On 11 July 2024, I attended the commemoration for the victims of the genocide in Srebrenica. This year marks the first commemoration since the UN designated 11 July as the annual International... - Religious Discrimination Legislation (1 speech)
In a case of taking out the trash on Friday, the Prime Minister has breached another election promise—to faith communities this time—by indicating that the government will no longer... - Kambah: 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
This year marks 50 years of the great Tuggeranong suburb of Kambah. To celebrate this anniversary, the Tuggeranong Arts Centre is hosting an exhibition exploring the suburb's history through... - Fowler Electorate: Braeside Hospital (1 speech)
I had the opportunity to work with HammondCare volunteers Sinilia Radivojevic and her friend Rebecca on the weekend at the Braeside Hospital for palliative care, in Prairiewood, in my electorate... - Williams, Ms Kylie (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge an outstanding nurse in my electorate of Robertson, Kylie Williams, who has been named a 2024 finalist for Nurse of the Year in the NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and... - Lyne Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
Congratulations are in order to all the Olympic athletes, who've made Australia proud with their efforts in Paris. Athletes of the future are everywhere, and 10-year-old Tamryn Matheson has just... - Darwin 9s (1 speech)
The Darwin Aussie Rules 9s footy championships were held in Marrara on the weekend. What's Aussie Rules 9s, you ask? That's where we've got nine players, not 18, per field and it's not on the... - Moore Electorate: Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
In my coastal electorate of Moore, we are proud of our active surf lifesaving community, numbering 5,000 members and two great local surf clubs, Sorrento and Mullaloo, which are both very... - National Science Week (1 speech)
Today is the beginning of National Science Week, and I was very pleased this morning to accompany the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, and the Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, to... - Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
Like many, I have been transfixed by the Olympics in the last two weeks and the outstanding efforts of our Australian athletes. Naturally, we are particularly proud of those who come from our... - Spence Electorate: Women's Health Forum (1 speech)
Late last month, alongside the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, I was proud to be able to host a community-wide women's health forum in Elizabeth. It is great to see the minister in... - Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
The opening ceremony of the Olympics had a very unfortunate segment. That the organising committee of the Olympic Games felt it okay to mock the religious image of the Last Supper was not okay on... - 14 for Fitz (1 speech)
REPACHOLI () (): I rise to congratulate over 150 dedicated members of the 14 for Fitz who ran and walked the 14-kilometre City2Surf event in Sydney yesterday. This group of 150 friends dedicated... - Peel Health Campus (1 speech)
This is the 12th time I have spoken about Labor's failure to fix the Peel region's local hospital. Labor has been promising to upgrade the Peel Health Campus since 2017. They've delayed, they've... - Boothby Electorate: Grace's Gallery and Gifts (1 speech)
Art is an important part of our lives as individuals and as a community. Art enables us to express ourselves as individuals and our place in the community and the world. Art enables us to reach... - Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (1 speech)
Why won't this weak Prime Minister stand up to the bullies, thugs and crooks of the CFMEU? We know from media reports that the CFMEU has been infiltrated by bikies and underworld criminal... - Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
In May this year, I met with early education and childcare workers in my office, and they had a really strong message for me. They said they appreciated the fee-free TAFE and that it meant there...
