House debates
Monday, 25 November 2024
- Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
I want to draw the parliament's attention to the plight of one of my constituents—let's call him John. John is an 85-year-old pensioner who lives in North Sydney. He has passionately... - Cost of Living (1 speech)
Constituents in my electorate can be assured that my No. 1 priority as the member for Dunkley as well as the Albanese Labor government's priority is addressing cost-of-living pressures on... - Indi Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Throughout the year, organisations and community groups across Indi have been working to support people in need. As we approach Christmas, these groups are working extra hard to bring some joy to... - Macquarie Electorate: Pedestrian and Road Safety Projects (1 speech)
I'm very pleased to let my community know that more than $5 million in Commonwealth funding is going towards helping to improve pedestrian and road safety across the Blue Mountains and the... - Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I would like to read a speech by Jemima, a 14-year-old student from Clark, as part of the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign. My name is Jemima and I am 14 years old. As an athlete passionate... - Barton Electorate: Christmas Card Competition (1 speech)
Each Christmas, I ask schools in the electorate of Barton to provide artwork for my festive greeting cards. This year, it was six children in year 2: Ari, Annie and Jerry from Earlwood Public... - Financial Security (1 speech)
I will be speaking more about scams and victims soon, but right now I want to speak about Emily from Mildura, in my electorate. Emily is an older Australian; she's 82 years old. She lost her... - Sport (1 speech)
Sport unites the world like nothing else, so let's go around the grounds. Cricket—despite the most recent test performance, one of the many things that unites India and Australia is that we... - Magpies Sporting Club Mackay (1 speech)
The Magpies—not the type that swoop at your head but one of the oldest sporting clubs in Mackay—continue to be a powerhouse for local sporting athletes and provide a venue the entire... - Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
This year, students in my electorate of the Hunter were part of the Raise Our Voice campaign. Today, I want to read a speech from Jasmine. She said: In the next 10 years, I envision a community... - Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
As 2024 draws to a close, I give a shout-out to the massive people power movement that has grown to prominence this year: #keepthesheep. Never before in my 11 years as a regional MP have I seen... - Hurst, Mrs Dawn (1 speech)
Today I'm going to be a little bit indulgent, because today is Dawn Hurst's 100th birthday. Dawn is my husband's nanna, my children's great-grandma—and boy is she a great woman—and... - Menzies Electorate: Parkruns (1 speech)
Happy birthday, Dawn, and thank you for that precedent you just set. I would like to give a shout-out to the parkruns my electorate and one just on the boundary of my electorate. Parkruns meet... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
I know that, for many living in our communities right across the country, there is some frustration about the resolution of visa status for those who had asylum claims rejected under the flawed... - Jannali Dance Academy (1 speech)
I was honoured to recently attend the new Mahamevnawa Jethawana Buddhist Centre to celebrate graduates of the Jannali Dance Academy. First of all, I thank Ravi and his committee for the kind... - Kiama headspace (1 speech)
Cutting the bright green ribbon not only signalled the official opening of Kiama headspace; it celebrated the resolve and resilience of a close-knit community that has had to bear way too much... - Scottsdale Show (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I had the great pleasure of attending the 119th Scottsdale Show. The show is an iconic event in the north-east Tasmanian social calendar, and like many country shows it's an... - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (1 speech)
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 days of activism against gender based violence. It's a powerful reminder of the crisis... - Telecommunications (1 speech)
If you are a Durack farmer, if you are very busy at the moment or if you are anyone who lives in the very large electorate of Durack and you're encountering communications issues since the 3G... - Bendigo Electorate: Women's Sport (1 speech)
Bendigo is home to a number of great female athletes, particularly when it comes to team sports. The Bendigo Spirit is our local team competing in the Australian WNBL. They are one of three... - Christmas (1 speech)
Ho, ho, ho, Deputy Speaker! It's that time of year again, when the shopping centres buzz, many disciplined diets and exercise regimes are put aside, homes are decorated and families come together... - Wages (1 speech)
I remember when each of my three children turned 18. As a father, it was a big occasion. One evening, my daughters and son were still children; the next morning, they woke up as adults. Like all... - Queensland State Election (1 speech)
The exceptionally good people of Queensland have elected a Crisafulli LNP government to address their major concerns—the soaring cost of living, including electricity prices; skyrocketing... - Holt Electorate: Cranbourne Pony Club (1 speech)
The Cranbourne Pony Club in Holt is a haven for young riders, passionate about equestrian sports. During my visits, especially to their Sunday rallies, I saw firsthand the incredible work they do... - Parliamentary Friends of Albania (1 speech)
Today, along with my co-chair, the member for Adelaide, the Parliamentary Friends of Albania will be officially launched. It may surprise people that migration from Albania started in 1885, with... - O'Donnell, Uncle Bevan, APM (1 speech)
My electorate of Hasluck has lost a local leader who has given so much to others. Bevan O'Donnell, known as 'Uncle Bevan', was, for so many, a well-loved and a well-respected member of the... - Flynn Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
As this is the last parliamentary sitting week of the year, I would like to wish everybody in the Flynn electorate a very merry Christmas. With this special day fast approaching, I wanted to... - Kelly, Mr Matthew, Craig, Mr Alwyn (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Matthew Kelly, senior journalist with the Newcastle Herald, for winning a Walkley Award in the community and regional affairs category for his impactful series on the... - Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (1 speech)
The misinformation bill is dead thanks to the collective tireless efforts of Australians and a few of their representatives in this parliament. From the moment it first appeared in 2023, I... - Turner, Mr Greg (2 speeches)
I wanted to take a moment today to remember a man whose contributions to our community were as impactful as they were heartfelt. Greg Turner, sadly, passed away at the age of 64, leaving behind a...
