House debates
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
- Hughes Electorate: Meals on Wheels (1 speech)
'More than just a meal' is, of course, the handle for Meals on Wheels, a tremendous service organisation existing throughout our nation. It provides nutritious, affordable meals, fresh and... - Cunningham Electorate: Cost of Living (1 speech)
We know that Australians are under pressure right now, and our No. 1 priority is helping Australians with the cost of living. That's why last Thursday I joined with my local state... - Medical Workforce (1 speech)
It is no secret that we have a critical general practitioner shortage in regional Australia. In my community of Bowen, three GPs have left or retired within a month. As a result, what happens?... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
I recently visited Church Street Children's Centre in West Footscray. I spoke to passionate early childhood educators, including director Daljit and assistant director Adriana, who are a part of... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
This week is Youth Voice in Parliament Week, and I feel privileged to read a speech by 17-year-old Alison from my electorate of Indi. It's about regional health care, an issue that's very close... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week, Tertiary Education (1 speech)
This is Youth Voice in Parliament Week, and I'm privileged to share the words of a young Moreton constituent, Ava. Ava wants to access tertiary education but is concerned about the cost. She... - Housing (1 speech)
Housing affordability is at a crisis point. Renters face huge challenges in Warringah, with under one per cent of availability and 33 per cent of renters spending more than 30 per cent of their... - Labor Government (1 speech)
Labor is delivering. Labor is delivering for everyday Aussies like me who want a better future for our children, for our seniors who want to retire in dignity. Labor is delivering a future that... - Small Business (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker, I want you to put yourself in the shoes of small-business owners. More often than not, they are someone who was not born here. More often than not, they are someone who is first... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
I know we're not allowed props, but this is not a prop; this is Birriwal, and I'd like to introduce her to the House and to you here in federal parliament. She's from the Seastar room at... - National Broadband Network Companies Amendment (Commitment to Public Ownership) Bill 2024 (1 speech)
(): Today we've seen one of the greatest political smokescreens that have ever been created in the history of this place. The NBN bill introduced today is a shameless stunt. The Prime... - Energy (1 speech)
For 30 years, Andy and Katrina have lived, worked and raised their family off grid on a rural property in my electorate of Gilmore. They grow their own food, have solar power, collect rainwater... - Small Business (1 speech)
The Australian today has the headlines 'Record business collapses' and 'Record number of small businesses go to the wall'. Company insolvencies have hit a record high, with over 6,600 firms... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
This government is focused on helping Australians with the cost of living, while fighting inflation, by bringing down costs to households, getting wages up and by delivering two consecutive... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week (2 speeches)
Araminta from Rochedale State High School in my electorate was asked the question, 'What do you want your community to look like in the next 10 years and what can the next parliament do to... - Health Care (1 speech)
I believe a healthy society is a rich society, and I am so proud to be a member of the Albanese Labor government, which has done so much to improve access to medical care around Australia in the... - Page Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate and acknowledge Karri Williams from my community, who was recently named the best open women's regional rugby league player of the year. At a local level, Karri plays... - Hunter Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
It has been 12 months since the Cessnock Medicare urgent care clinic opened. That's 12 months of free, accessible healthcare. It's one year of the people of Cessnock being able to get the health... - Parliamentary Conduct, Disability (1 speech)
Our words in this place have consequences, and a dear friend of mine of more than 20 years texted me last night to say this: 'We are currently in crisis mode at our home with a 12-year-old son... - Albanese Government (2 speeches)
This goes without saying, and it goes to the core of Labor values: proper working conditions, and a proper pay to match, are central to our national economy and central to taking financial...
