I move that this House: (1) notes that the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee tabled its report into the human rights implications of recent violence in Iran on 1 February 2023; (2) acknowledges that submissions to the inquiry overwhelmingly called for the Government to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a…
DetailsJust a short time ago, I attended the launch of Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness. There I got to hear many of the stories of people who are living with melanoma and skin cancer, and also stories of those people who had undergone some significant treatment. While we all love our sunburnt…
DetailsI move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Northern Territory Safe Measures Bill 2023 being introduced into the Senate by Senator Price; (2) recognises the need for immediate action to address underlying issues across parts of the Northern Territory following months of escalating crime incidents; and (3) condemns the lack of urgent action taken by…
DetailsI rise to speak on the Customs Legislation Amendment (Controlled Trials and Other Measures) Bill 2022. The bill before the House will allow for time-limited trials of trade and customs practices with approved entities in a controlled regulatory environment known as a regulatory sandbox. The bill contains two schedules: schedule 1, which contains the provisions…
DetailsLike many members in this place, I was very pleased to take part in a range of ceremonies and activities on Australia Day. Every year I have the absolute pleasure of being the presiding officer at citizenship ceremonies in my electorate. This year we welcomed nearly 150 new Aussies at beautiful Burleigh in the morning…
DetailsIt’s a testament to both the enormity of the contribution he made and the sheer decency of his nature that so many on both sides of the House have sought to contribute to this condolence motion on the passing of the great Jim Molan. I certainly wanted to ensure that I added my voice, and…
DetailsThis Saturday, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science allows us, globally, to mark the need to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is the eighth year of such a commemoration, and I thank the many organisations across the nation that will…
DetailsHello and thank you for the invitation to provide an address the 5th National Child Protection Forum. Can I start by acknowledging the importance of this Forum and the role victim-survivors, their advocates, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTQIA+ communities, child protection experts, clinical professionals and academics hold in this field – and for their…
DetailsOur emergency responders are the go-to people for our community safety and resilience at a time of crisis. When we experience floods, bushfires, emergency situations – our first responders are who we rely on. But this type of work comes at a huge cost to them, and to their families. Day in day out, walking…
DetailsSpeaking on Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 – Second Reading I rise to oppose this legislation. The reason I do that is I believe very strongly that this is not in the best interests of either workers or employers. I have taken every opportunity to listen to the contributions that…
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