House debates
Wednesday, 14 August 2024
- Literacy and Numeracy (1 speech)
During the winter recess of parliament I took the opportunity to attend many schools, where I handed out certificates for my 14th annual Anzac Day writing competition. I was so impressed with the... - Cunningham Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
As we all know, mobile offices are a vital part of our work. They allow us to connect directly with the community and meet the wonderful people that we represent. On Wednesday 17 July, I had the... - Sudan (1 speech)
For more than a year we've seen devastating conflict in Sudan. As other conflicts have raged around the world many feel that the pain and suffering being experienced by the Sudanese community... - Liberal Party of Australia, National Leadership Forum (1 speech)
It is my great pleasure to be one of the co-chairs of the National Leadership Forum alongside the member for Berowra, Julian Leeser MP. I remember when Julian came up to Garma. It might have been... - Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (1 speech)
The residents of Western Sydney have not been impressed with the Albanese Labor government's minister for infrastructure's hoodwinking tactics on our local community. First it was the midnight... - Terrigal Rugby Club (1 speech)
Today I rise to acknowledge Terrigal Rugby Club and its modified training program, which provides younger players living with physical and mental disabilities with training opportunities that are... - Wentworth Electorate: Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
Like people across the country, I watched in awe and pride as Australian Olympians competed on the world stage in Paris. The games were a thrilling showcase of talent, hard work and perseverance,... - Rigby, Mrs Eleanor (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge the 80th birthday this week of one of my beloved residents in Pearce. Eleanor Rigby is a remarkable community leader who has made a significant impact on her community... - Victoria: Roads (1 speech)
On Monday, yet another horrific car accident occurred in my electorate at the intersection of the Nepean Highway and Uralla Road within arm's reach of a giant sign I had put up almost a year ago... - Boothby Electorate: Centennial Park Cemetery (1 speech)
The Centennial Park Cemetery in Pasadena is a very special place for Boothby residents to spend time saying goodbye to friends and family and reflecting on their lives. They're also the homes of... - Health Care: Maternity Services (1 speech)
Giving birth at home may not be the choice of all women, but for those who choose to, we must preserve this accessibility and support midwives who provide this valuable service. The proposed... - Wages (1 speech)
This morning I met with a group of young retail workers aged 16 and up who all shared the same challenges: they were paid junior rates. Serena, a 19-year-old supermarket worker, told us she... - Bowman Electorate: Redland Bay sporting clubs (1 speech)
The Charlie Buckler Memorial Sporting Fields at Redland Bay are home to the mightily Redland Bay Cyclones Rugby Union Club, the Redland Sharks Cricket Club and the Redland Bay Tennis Club, with... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Early childhood is one of the most critical stages in human development. Its importance can't be overstated. Every single day, just down the road from my electorate office, at the Hillbank... - Royal Military College, Duntroon (1 speech)
There is good news from me today. Yesterday I had the privilege and honour of attending the Royal Military College, Duntroon for their graduation ceremony for 212 young Australians who have... - Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
Upon the close of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, I, together with the entire nation, celebrate the efforts of all Olympians, but particularly three from my electorate of Hasluck. Duop Reath of... - Roads (1 speech)
Anyone travelling any section of Australia's 880,000 kilometres of road network would have noticed the deteriorating condition of roads right across our nation. It's perhaps not surprising given... - Hunter Electorate: Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort (1 speech)
If you're looking for somewhere to get away to, look no further than the Hunter Valley. We have it all: great food, great wine and golf. If you're looking for somewhere that has this trifecta,... - Energy (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government went to the last election promising a $275 reduction in household power bills, not one-off energy relief but, rather, $275 off household power bills every single... - Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
Australians will soon be asked who is best placed to form government, and they'll start making comparisons between us and them. I thought I'd do a little comparison myself, so let's start with...
