House debates
Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Australian Embassy: United States of America (2 speeches)
The Prime Minister must come into the House at question time and answer the question: does he agree with Ambassador Rudd's disrespectful and disgraceful inflammatory comments? The position of the... - Swan Electorate: Canning Show, Economy (1 speech)
Yesterday I shared with this place that the greatest show on earth is in the heart of Swan, and that is indeed the Canning Show. CAHRS does a terrific job of running this amazing agricultural... - Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (1 speech)
Today I hold petitions signed by 54,464 Australians who are vehemently opposed to the government's mis- and disinformation bill—people who rightly believe this bill is not only a grave... - Wanneroo Show (1 speech)
The annual Wanneroo Show was held last weekend. This beloved event has been a cornerstone of our community since 1909. It brings pioneers, families and friends together to celebrate the spirit of... - Mental Health (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about mental health, a critical issue affecting so many Australians. November is a month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.... - Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is committed to northern Australia, to net zero and to us becoming a renewable energy superpower. The North is playing a critical role in supporting the nation's... - South Australia: Drought (1 speech)
Drought conditions in regions across South Australia haven't garnered much attention, despite many parts experiencing deficiencies that mean that rainfall measurements are the lowest on record.... - Education, Cybersafety (1 speech)
We need to stand for something in this place. I stand for the needs of the children of Hasluck. I stand for a universal early education system that is affordable and accessible for everyone. I... - Inland Rail (1 speech)
Last week a press release came out from Minister King and the Prime Minister, acknowledging and taking credit for the completion of the Narrabri to Turrawan upgrade of the railway on the Hunter... - Education (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government are channelling our inner Freddie Mercury; we want Aussies to break free from barriers to tertiary education. We're doing that by making Elizabeth the home of a... - Cybersafety (1 speech)
The Leader of the Opposition committed the coalition to a social media age limit of 16 back in June. It should have happened then, but we're pleased it is finally happening now. This issue is... - Universities (1 speech)
I never went to university, because school just wasn't for me. I know that's the case for many others in my electorate too. However, for a lot of people in the Hunter, going to uni is a pathway... - Hughes, Mr Phillip Joel (1 speech)
Today, we honour the life and legacy of Phillip Hughes, a remarkable cricketer from Macksville, in my electorate, whose untimely passing 10 years ago left an indelible mark on our nation. Phillip... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
I stand here today as a proud member of the Albanese Labor government fighting for real solutions to the cost-of-living crisis that so many families are facing. On this side of the House, we... - Labor Government (1 speech)
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting the shadow minister for health, aged care and sport in my electorate of Fadden. Senator Ruston and I visited a local pharmacy to hear firsthand about the... - Bennelong Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
When it comes to Medicare the choice is clear. Labor will always work to strengthen it, while the Liberals will do their best to dismantle it. I'm pleased to report that our efforts to strengthen... - Canning Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I've risen 13 times in this chamber to speak on the local hospital crisis in the Peel region. Labor have been promising to upgrade our local hospital since 2017, and after eight years in... - Energy (1 speech)
All week we've listened to the shadow climate minister use a report by Frontier Economics to claim there is a $500 billion discrepancy in the government's costing of climate action. When I heard... - Economy (1 speech)
The Albanese government's time in office has been all about reckless spending, with Canberra's already bloated bureaucracy growing by an additional 36,000 public servants under Labor's watch.... - Queensland State Election (2 speeches)
Although it was a tough night for Queensland Labor, I take some positives from the recent state election, starting with the seat of South Brisbane. The Labor candidate, the wonderful Dr Barbara...
