House debates
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
- Harverson, Ms Elysia (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to Elysia Harverson, a much-loved member of my staff who last week, sadly, lost her battle with cancer. I first met Elysia in 2017, when she ran for the state seat of... - Rural Women's Award (1 speech)
Tonight is the annual Rural Women's Award, sponsored by AgriFutures, and I am proud to stand here today to say that the Victorian winner, who will represent our state, is Grace Larson, from my... - Book Week (1 speech)
By virtue of being in this place, I am not the best parent, but, when I can impart a lesson, it is this: always show up, never give up and, wherever you can, be a reader. In this Book Week, I... - Cunningham Electorate: Battle of the Businesses Boxing Tournament (1 speech)
Some days in this chamber, unfortunately it can feel a little bit like we're in a boxing ring going toe to toe with those opposite on the very important issues facing Australians. Karlie and... - Schools (1 speech)
The state of many public schools in New South Wales is a concern, and there is concern that it has been politicised by the current government. The federal Minister for Education Jason Clare, here... - Australia-Japan Society of Western Australia (1 speech)
I recently had the opportunity to speak on behalf of the federal government at the Australia-Japan Society of Western Australia to commemorate and congratulate them on their 50th anniversary. It... - Vietnam Veterans Day (1 speech)
On Sunday I attended the Mount Barker RSL Vietnam Veterans Day memorial service to acknowledge the service of Australian personnel in the Vietnam War. Mount Barker's contribution to the Vietnam... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
It's often said that it takes a village to raise a child, yet there are few roles more vital in that community than those of early childhood education and care workers. I've had the opportunity... - Bangladesh (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the recent Bangladesh civil unrest. I extend my heartfelt support and solidarity to all the wonderful Australian Bangladesh community, who are facing a challenging and... - Down, Mr Daniel (1 speech)
Everyone loves an antihero, whether that's Deadpool, Wolverine or Taylor Swift—at tea time, everybody agrees! So I'm pleased to introduce a community antihero in Spence, a local legend who... - Groom Electorate: Bunker's Hill State School (1 speech)
Happy birthday to Bunker's Hill State School, 125 years old—an absolutely fantastic achievement. This is a school just outside of Toowoomba, past Westbrook, in a part of the world where... - Bissaker, Ms Karen (1 speech)
Today I want to speak about someone very special: Karen Bissaker, from my team, who is retiring today after a 40-year career with the Australian Labor Party. Karen has worked for Labor greats... - Dawson Electorate: Resource Industry Network Awards (1 speech)
(): I rise today to speak on one of Mackay's nights of nights for the Dawson electorate, and that is our Resource Industry Network Awards night. With over 350 attendees, it was a... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Recently, we celebrated Early Learning Matters Week across the country. High-quality early childhood education gives children the best start in life. In an electorate like mine, where one in four... - Bass Electorate: New Horizons Tasmania (1 speech)
I have spoken previously in this place of the wonderful work of New Horizons Tasmania, and I rise to acknowledge them again today. Since 1986 they have been providing sport, recreational and... - Robertson Electorate: Pacific Link Housing (1 speech)
Pacific Link Housing, a leading tier-one community housing provider based in Gosford on the Central Coast, is this year celebrating its 40th anniversary. Pacific Link Housing was founded by... - Albanese Government: Community Grants (1 speech)
When a person says something but does not do it themselves, it is known as hypocrisy. But when a group of people say something and don't do it themselves, it is known as the Australian Labor... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
For too long, early childhood educators have been treated as little more than babysitters. But early childhood education plays a critical role in the development of our littlest Australians. By... - Gambling Advertising (5 speeches)
The Albanese government is tearing itself apart over gambling advertising policy, and this unseemly spectacle is playing out in public because the Sydney Morning Herald tells us on the gambling... - Wages (2 speeches)
After a decade of deliberate wage suppression at the hands of the Liberals opposite, the Albanese Labor government is delivering the real wage growth that Australian households need. Last week we...
