House debates
Monday, 9 September 2024
- Dorey, Mr Brian, OAM (1 speech)
Last month the Capricorn Coast lost a true legend, Brian Dorey OAM, a man dedicated to the service of his community. He leaves a lasting legacy that will be felt for decades to come. Brian served... - Women in Parliament (1 speech)
26 September 2024 marks 30 years since the ALP adopted affirmative action quotas for women to be preselected as candidates in held and winnable seats. Today, half of the ALP members in... - Housing (1 speech)
In his budget-in-reply speech, the Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton, recommitted to assisting first home buyers access their superannuation through the super homebuyer scheme. The super... - Women in Parliament (1 speech)
It is an honour to stand here as the first woman to represent the division of Holt. This moment is possible because, 30 years ago, the Australian Labor Party made the courageous decision to... - Ageing Well Seminar: Death, Dying and Grief (1 speech)
One of the most rewarding working groups established in the time that I've been the Independent member for North Sydney has been the Ageing Well group. This talented collection of individuals... - Women in Parliament (1 speech)
This year, 26 September marks 30 years since the Labor Party adopted affirmative action quotas for women. Over 50 per cent of all Labor members of parliament across this nation are women. This... - Housing (1 speech)
How many lives have to be destroyed before Labor takes real action on the housing crisis? To give you one example: a single mum in Brisbane— Maybe you could listen to this and realise the... - Women in Parliament (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge it's been 30 years since the Labor Party adopted affirmative action and set quotas for women in parliament. It worked. At the time, when we had the debates in Labor, it was... - Davis, Mr Ray (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge the passing of a remarkable Australian, Ray Davis—father, grandfather, husband, veteran and volunteer. I met Ray in his role as a member of the RSL sub-branch in... - Women In Parliament (1 speech)
This month we mark 30 years since Labor introduced affirmative action and quotas to get more women into government. Let me say: quotas work. As a result of Labor introducing quotas, our caucus is... - Herbert Electorate: Crime (1 speech)
Last night, tonight, tomorrow night and every other night, someone's home will be broken into in Townsville. People will feel like prisoners in their own home. They'll feel unsafe. Just last... - Women In Parliament (1 speech)
The Australian Labor Party took action 30 years ago to affirm the rights, the abilities and the potentials of all human beings in Australia. Back then, in 1994, decisions were often made without... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
In the last week of August I set out on my seventh Tour de Fisher, cycling across my electorate to host 23 listening posts in 23 towns over five days. The overwhelming feedback from locals was... - Women in Parliament (1 speech)
Step over the glass, sisters, because the ceiling has been broken. The Albanese Labor government is the first Australian majority women government ever—full stop, period. Was this an... - Saffy, Mr Alex Anthony (1 speech)
I want to congratulate Alex Saffy, who won a bronze medal in the men's 100-metre butterfly S10 final at the Paris Paralympic Games. Known as the Bunbury Bullet, Alex comes from our south-west in... - Women in Parliament (1 speech)
Today we celebrate a monumental milestone in the history of the Labor Party: 30 years of affirmative action. This policy has transformed our party and reshaped Australian politics for the better,... - Labor Government: Agriculture Industry (1 speech)
I refer to the Canberra Times article that at the time said: 'July 1, 1985, is likely to be remembered as the day when Australia's rural community re-emerged as a crucial political force.' The... - Labor Government: Affirmative Action (1 speech)
In terms of tests of resolve, I'll tell you what we're celebrating today: 30 years of affirmative action. Now that's a test of resolve, from the oldest party in the country—diversity,... - Albanese Government: Heavy Industry (2 speeches)
There is no cheering on the streets of Western Sydney about this government's high energy prices. There's certainly no cheering on the factory floors, because—newsflash—heavy industry...
