House debates
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
- Nicholls Electorate: Arts and Culture (1 speech)
I want to talk about investment in regional communities. I'll use two examples: SAM and MOVE. And no, I'm not talking about myself. SAM is the Shepparton Art Museum. You may not know that... - North-West Mobile Force (1 speech)
In recent weeks over Territory skies Exercise Pitch Black was in full flight, with 21 nations, 140 aircraft and 4,000 crew. Unfortunately, an Italian pilot encountered some complications with his... - Flynn Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
The wider Gracemere community has been advocating for a high school for almost 30 years. In this time various petitions and campaigns have been formed by the local community. Last week there was... - Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission (1 speech)
The standards you walk past are the standards you accept. It's clear that during the 46th Parliament there were allegations of harassment and bullying. Frankly, it was unacceptable. This is the... - Gawler Show (1 speech)
It's that time of the year again. The Gawler Show, which is South Australia's largest regional show and the historic beating heart of the community spirit in the town of Gawler, returns this... - Great Artesian Basin (1 speech)
There was a very foolish initiative by the federal government which allowed the contamination of the Great Artesian aquifer. People are ignorant of the history of our nation, but there were not... - National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise on behalf of James Newell, a valued member of the Clark community who recently interned in my office. James, a young man with high-functioning autism, is dedicated to advocating for reform... - Nuclear Energy (3 speeches)
I know I've only got 90 seconds, but I've got a rather serious matter to speak about. I need bit of guidance, because, when we have divisions and people move around the chamber, sometimes people... - Council of Mayors (South East Queensland) (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure today to announce and welcome the Council of Mayors (South East Queensland), chaired by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner. They are in the House today. They... - Gilmore Electorate: Malua Bay Beach Reserve (1 speech)
During the Black Summer bushfires, hundreds of residents took refuge at the beach reserve on the shores of Malua Bay, in the Eurobodalla, as flames and smoke bore down on them. After such a... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
This week children across Australia are celebrating Book Week. This morning my two youngest daughters went along to daycare dressed in a unicorn theme, inspired by one of their favourite books,... - Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Australia going from a fossil fuel giant to the 'sun king' just came a step closer with the approval of the Sun Cable project by Tanya Plibersek. Sun Cable is an audacious project that will... - Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
Today I'm calling out the shameless and despicable greed of our major banks, as reported across several media outlets yesterday. These financial giants have shown nothing but contempt for the... - Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises program (1 speech)
I know and the Albanese government knows that small business is the engine room of our economy. To boost small business, we've just rolled out two amazing rounds of energy efficiency grants.... - Inland Rail (5 speeches)
Over the years, I've heard magnificent speeches in this place about decentralisation, regional development, lower carbon emissions, cheaper prices in our capital cities, better access to ports... - Homelessness (1 speech)
Yesterday, I met with David Pearson, the CEO of Australian Alliance to End Homelessness, and Tim Richter, from the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. David and I worked together in the... - Middle East: Migration (1 speech)
The Albanese government has punched a hole into Australia's border security. They've ignored vital security checks and issued thousands of tourist visas to people from a war zone controlled by... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
If we had a dollar for every time those opposite said no to cost-of-living relief, we wouldn't need to worry about the cost of living. We'd be rich. They're like the grumpy, strict grandparents... - Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (1 speech)
I want to recognise three great moments of people acting surprised in the performing arts when something very bad is revealed that they knew about all along: Casablanca'I'm shocked, shocked, to... - Future Made in Australia (5 speeches)
The coalition are just starting to realise that the Albanese government's Future Made in Australia policy is not just good; it's pretty popular too. The students up here in the gallery will know...
