I rise today to address an issue of profound importance, and I thank my colleague Senator Kovacic for bringing this critical discussion to the Senate. As we approach Christmas, Australian families are writing their wish lists, but there’s one item that everyone has in common—relief from the cost-of-living crisis. Sadly, what they’re getting from this…
I’m speaking in continuation on the Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024. This bill brings a critical issue before the Senate today: the future of our education system. There is arguably nothing that is more important than this subject. While this bill seeks to amend the Australian Education Act 2013 to increase…
Once again I stand here to talk about the Nicholson Road and Garden Street intersection in Canning Vale. You would remember Labor’s campaign slogan in 2022, which was ‘building Australia’s future’. Well, we know that they are not serious about that at all. Under the Albanese and Cook Labor governments, the Nicholson Road and Garden…
I move: That the Senate take note of answers given by ministers to questions without notice asked by Opposition senators today. I asked a very good question about housing and the fact that, in this country, we have major issues with housing affordability and housing availability. No matter where you go in this country, you…
In 1891, an event known as the great shearers’ strike played a pivotal role in the formation of Australia’s oldest political party. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s earliest and most significant industrial disputes, it was one of the key factors in the establishment of a political party that represented the hardworking Australian, advocating for…
I rise to speak on the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. Firstly, I’d like to thank the committee and the committee chair for conducting the inquiry that we held into it and the collegial way in which we approached matters. Even when we disagree, we actually do work well together and…
I think we can all agree that the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas was not only a tragedy but a stark reminder of the fragility of peace and the price of freedom. Events like these shake us to our core, reminding us that freedom and security do not come by accident—nor are they…
WA being left behind by east coast-centric Labor Government If WA’s current situation were a character in a film, we’d be the unsung hero, the reliable sidekick, the supporting character who does the heavy lifting but never gets the credit — at least not from Canberra under the Albanese Government. We’ve been the economic backbone,…
As the nation gears up for the next federal election, I can’t help but be filled with gratitude for the democratic processes that we freely enjoy here in Australia—freedoms that are not to be treated flippantly but are to be revered, upheld and fought for. I remember those of old who fought for the rights…
I rise today to speak on this very important matter. I think we can all agree that Australia is the greatest country in the world. It didn’t become that by accident and it will not remain this way by accident either. We as Australians must continually make active decisions to fight for, protect and defend…
