House debates
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
- Good Neighbour Council Launceston (1 speech)
I had the pleasure of joining with a wonderful community organisation last Friday as they celebrated their 75th anniversary. The end of World War II saw more than 170,000 displaced people arrive... - Help to Buy Bill 2023 (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the Albanese Labor government's Help to Buy Bill 2023, which is returning to parliament and is another important initiative regarding the cost of living. The Greens... - Heritage, Mr Robert Frank (Robbie) (1 speech)
Funeral directors hold a special place in our community. They help people in some of their worst times, commemorating and celebrating a life and guiding families through an unimaginable tragedy,... - Labor Government (1 speech)
The Albanese government has a laser-like focus on helping Australians with cost-of-living issues. We want Australians not only to earn more but to keep more of what they earn. If we had those... - Raise Our Voice Australia, Voluntary Assisted Dying (1 speech)
I rise today on behalf of a constituent, Eve, as part of the Raise Our Voice Australia initiative. This is Eve's speech: My Mum passed away in August 2023 via Voluntary Assisted Dying. Her death,... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
The cost-of-living of pressures facing Australians are real. These pressures have been exacerbated in recent times by inflationary pressures and suppressed wages. It has meant that everyday... - Health Care (1 speech)
Universal health care is critical to a progressive and productive society. It ensures that everyone has access to the health care they need when they need it, without fear of spiralling costs... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
This government's No. 1 priority is all about helping Australians with the cost of living while fighting inflation. We are bringing down costs for households, getting wages up and working hard to... - South Australian National Football League (1 speech)
I had hoped to be speaking to the House in different circumstances to report on a fantastic victory of the Norwood Redlegs Football Club at the recent SANFL grand final, but regrettably it was... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
Australians are under cost-of-living pressures right now, and that's why our No. 1 priority is helping Australians by bringing down the costs for households, getting wages up and working hard to... - Queensland State Election (1 speech)
This month, the good people of Queensland have a decision to make: stick with a tired, old, washed-up state Labor government that has been recycling ministers—Steven Miles, the Premier, is... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
I was very honoured to be elected to this place in May 2022 as the member for Spence. I ran on a campaign motto of Your Community Voice, standing up for the hard-working men and women of my... - Mental Health (1 speech)
During Youth Voice in Parliament Week, I committed to reading a speech written by a young person, to give her a voice in this place and to amplify her view. Today I will be sharing the words of... - Wages (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government was elected on a clear promise to get Australians' wages moving after a decade of stagnation. As someone who has spent most of their life on the minimum wage, I know... - Parkes Electorate: Growing Regions Program (1 speech)
Over the term of this government we've seen a cutback in funding going into regional Australia. We've seen the cessation of local government programs for community infrastructure and roads, such... - Leader of the Opposition (1 speech)
There are moments in this place when we need our political leaders to rise to meet the moment. Every time we have those moments, the Leader of the Opposition fails to meet the moment. There is no... - O'Connor Electorate: South Coast Marine Park (1 speech)
() (): I rise to update the House on the shambolic South Coast Marine Park that WA Labor is foisting on my constituents. The environment minister, Reece Whitby, wants to ban beach access and... - Wages (1 speech)
The people of the electorate of Hasluck have been telling me that they know the government is listening and they know that if the member for Dickson had been Prime Minister over the last two... - Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (1 speech)
The government's misinformation bill is a shocking betrayal of democracy. It has no place in our nation, and the coalition will oppose it with every fibre of our being. This is a terrible piece... - Cost of Living (2 speeches)
In spite of the joy of the mighty Panthers' spectacular fourth grand final win in a row at the weekend, there's no denying that things are tight for families in Macquarie. Labor know that, and...
