House debates
Monday, 18 November 2024
- Durack Electorate (1 speech)
My electorate is changing again with the AEC having announced the final electorate boundaries for the upcoming federal election. The redistribution has, sadly, meant that the shires of York,... - Student Debt (1 speech)
I'm passionate about the power of education and the opportunities it creates. Education is the underpinning of individuals having the chance to realise their potential. It is also the pathway out... - Diabetes (1 speech)
Last Thursday, 14 November, was World Diabetes Day. This chamber will have heard many times that one of my honours in this place has been to be the co-chair of the parliamentary enemies of... - Menslink Great Walk (1 speech)
Last week the following Canberrans gave up five days of their time to support and walk in the Menslink Great Walk: Paul Eccles from PSC Insurance Brokers; Fabian Muscat from Elite Heating &... - Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I'm delighted to amplify Nicola's voice today, as part of our Raise our Voice in Parliament program. This year young people across the country were asked what they wanted their community to look... - Destination Wollongong (1 speech)
Destination Wollongong has been instrumental in promoting tourism and economic growth in the Wollongong region. This not-for-profit organisation works closely with local government, businesses... - Universities (1 speech)
I can't tell you how many young people I meet who are crushed by student debt. With indexation through the roof, their HECS debts are growing faster than they can pay them off. I went to uni for... - Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
Earlier this year, I held a round table with local automotive dealers, and one of the main issues that they raised with me was that, whilst they are keen to see more EVs on our roads, they are... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
As real disposable incomes have gone backwards, many Australians are not just feeling poorer; they are poorer. This is a direct quote from the final report of the Senate Select Committee on the... - Australian Curriculum: Indonesian Language (1 speech)
In your electorates, the University of Newcastle is bucking a trend and beginning a new Indonesian language program next year. In my electorate as well, Charles Darwin University is enhancing its... - Nancy Wake Memorial Ride (1 speech)
For those who haven't heard about Nancy Wake, aka the White Mouse, she was a World War II Aussie heroine and deserves widespread recognition as such. A group of Australian Defence Force... - Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela once noted that education is the most wonderful weapon you can use to change the world. Labor knows the enduring truth of these words. But, more... - Housing (1 speech)
The housing crisis under Labor is just getting worse. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown again that the housing crisis is being exacerbated by terrible decisions of this government and... - Education (1 speech)
Education is the driving force of social mobility in our country. Labor is committed to strengthening our education system and rebuilding the tertiary sector. We inherited a system on the brink... - Member for Pakenham (1 speech)
I would like to welcome Emma Vulin MP and her partner, Matt, to the chamber today and also acknowledge the member for Bruce, Julian Hill, who has been taking her around and has known Emma since... - Spence Electorate: Community Events, Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
Yesterday I was honoured to wear No. 6 for the Riverside All-Stars in their third annual Hope Cup Charity Cricket Match against the Gawler Police XI. It was a fantastic afternoon with a brilliant... - Small Business (1 speech)
Last week, I had the deputy opposition leader visit my electorate, and it was a great experience to be able to introduce her to a number of my businesses. We called in on Heidi and Pavo Walker... - Tertiary Education (1 speech)
The Minister for Education and I have something in common. We were the first people in our family to go to university. And I have something in common with you, Deputy Speaker Claydon, in that the... - Infrastructure: Roads (1 speech)
Today I'm launching a petition calling on the Albanese Labor government to invest in Australia's, and Victoria's, road network. The lack of funding and the cutting to maintenance across our road... - Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
I want to share a story of Claire from Ryde which tells us exactly what Labor's free TAFE program is all about. Claire has spent years in an industry she's fallen out of love with, but she stayed...
