House debates
Monday, 10 February 2025
- Pitt, Hon. Warren, AM (1 speech)
I rise here today to pay tribute to my very dear friend and colleague the Hon. Warren Pitt AM. Warren was a teacher. He was a serviceman in the Reserves before serving as the member for... - National Redress Scheme: Jehovah's Witnesses (1 speech)
For some time now I have been engaging with Lara Kaput, a constituent of mine who's a former member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Over many years, Lara and her colleagues have undertaken... - Albanese Government: Gambling Advertising (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is out in the cold when it comes to a lack of commitment to the reduction of gambling harm. The opposition leader took leadership on this issue nearly two years ago.... - Werriwa Electorate: Macquarie Fields (1 speech)
The federal redistribution takes suburbs like Macquarie Fields into the seat of Hughes. From my first day as the member for Werriwa I have been proud to represent the hardworking people of... - Indi Electorate: Energy (2 speeches)
Each summer when the temperature rises to 35 degrees or higher in towns like Bethanga, Bellbridge and Euroa, the power can simply switch off. Many towns across regional Australia are far too... - Women's Health (1 speech)
Yesterday the government announced a $573.3 million investment in women's health to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women. The package of measures includes the first... - Warringah Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The people of Warringah are frustrated with outdated road infrastructure that fouls our area's needs. Heavy traffic congestion plagues residents across the electorate and will continue to impact... - Fraser Electorate: Creative West (1 speech)
The Footscray community, within my electorate of Fraser, has long been a melting pot of cultural and personal expression. The area is home to many creative individuals and organisations who play... - Farrer Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I rise on behalf of over 800 of my constituents from the town of Corowa. This community is like so many across Australia, struggling under a Labor government that has the wrong priorities and is... - Goodall, Mr Stephen (1 speech)
I was honoured to attend a celebration of the life of a great Territorian, Stephen Goodall, last month in Darwin. I'm wearing one of his ties and his matching pocket squares here, and I want to... - Federal Election (1 speech)
Regional Australia is under siege by the Albanese government, and, for the next election, the Nationals have endorsed strong candidates who'll stop the Labor rot and fight for our fair share.... - Szabo, Mr John (1 speech)
I rise to commend Gosford's oldest train driver, Mr John Szabo, who is this year marking 56 years of driving trains in New South Wales. John is an incredible public servant, whose career started... - Microplastics (1 speech)
Professor Matthew Campen from the University of New Mexico has in a recent study come forward with a rather startling revelation that we may be walking around with up to a spoonful of... - Black Saturday Bushfires: 16th Anniversary (1 speech)
Last week marked 16 years since Black Saturday, Australia's deadliest bushfire disaster. That tragic day is forever etched in our nation's memory. Fuelled by extreme heat, nearly 400 fires burned... - O'Hara, Mr Terry, OAM, Cook Electorate: Sports Facilities (1 speech)
I congratulate Terry O'Hara on his OAM for 36 years with the St Vincent de Paul Society Oyster Bay conference. He also volunteers with TOFS, who organise outings for retired or semi-retired men.... - Reid Electorate: Women's Health (1 speech)
At a women's health forum I held with the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney, women spoke openly about the challenges they've faced within the health system. They shared... - Capricornia Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road is a critical lifeline connecting the Capricorn Coast to Rockhampton and beyond. It's a road thousands of locals rely on every day, but for too long it has been in... - Liberal Party of Australia (1 speech)
There is a frustrating pattern in Australian politics at the moment, and it's coming from those opposite. They are a group so committed to saying no they should be rebranded as the blockers. If... - Petrie Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
On Australia Day we witnessed an extraordinary moment of recognition for some truly outstanding individuals within the electorate of Petrie. Today I have the privilege of sharing with you the... - Menopause (2 speeches)
I'm a bit sleep deprived. I woke up 2.30 this morning, fell back to sleep at about 5.30 and then the alarm went off at six. Thank you, menopause. I'm not on my own. Thousands of women are like me...
