House debates

Monday, 19 August 2024

  • Artificial Intelligence (1 speech)
    My beautiful electorate of Mackellar on Sydney's Northern Beaches is not only a nature lover's paradise; it is also an absolute hub of arts and culture. So many of Australia's accomplished...
  • Snow, Mr Terrence Mark (Terry), AM (1 speech)
    This month, Canberra lost a giant. Terry Snow passed away aged 80, leaving a legacy as one of Canberra's greatest visionaries and philanthropists. Few could claim to have left such a mark on our...
  • Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club (1 speech)
    Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club is the oldest of the four Bate Bay surf clubs, having been formed in 1907. Last month I had the privilege of attending their end-of-year presentation awards. I...
  • Protests (1 speech)
    Having the right to protest is a vital part of being a democracy. For me, free speech is a foundational belief. Protests allow all Australians to feel seen and heard about the issues that matter...
  • Fisher, Councillor Neil (1 speech)
    On 1 July the Rockhampton region lost a legend of local government, a loyal friend to many and devoted father and husband, Councillor Neil Fisher. Neil's commitment to our region was unwavering,...
  • Watson, Councillor Greg (1 speech)
    Today in the Australian parliament I would like to recognise Councillor Greg Watson from Shoalhaven City Council, who has recently celebrated an amazing 50 years as a councillor and mayor and is...
  • Normanhurst Eagles Football Club, Telecommunications, McAuley, Mr John (1 speech)
    The Normanhurst Eagles Football Club is one of the most successful in my area, with nearly a thousand players, one of the highest levels of women's participation across 79 teams and five wins...
  • Hawke Electorate: Community Events, Education (1 speech)
    Last weekend I attended the Bacchus Marsh 3340 volunteer network lunch at the newly completed Darley pavilion. This gathering brought together over a hundred volunteers from across the 3340...
  • Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
    With the 2024 Paris Olympics wrapped up, I wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate the athletes who competed who are originally from my electorate. The south-west is really proud of...
  • Donaldson, Ms Julie (2 speeches)
    I rise on this occasion to acknowledge Julie Donaldson, a local intensive care nurse at Gosford Hospital, who has put away her stethoscope for the last time and retired from her nursing career....