Speeches

Never Again Is Now rally, Melbourne

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to stand on these steps at the seat of democracy in Victoria – and say never again. Never again… Read More »Never Again Is Now rally, Melbourne

Tonight, I want to outline part of my vision for Australia. To get our country Back on Track. To keep our nation safe and secure.… Read More »Budget Reply, The Hon Peter Dutton MP

I rise to speak on the Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Bill 2024. Firstly, I want to congratulate Senator McKenzie on this excellent private… Read More »Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Bill 2024, second reading

I want to thank Senator Tyrrell for bringing on this very important motion. I want to start by saying that it is very clear… Read More »Labor continues to mislead on public school funding, Matter of public importance

This motion to suspend standing orders must be opposed. The encampments on university campuses are fuelling shocking levels of hate, incitement and antisemitism across… Read More »Labor’s leadership fail on university camps of hate, Suspension motion

I rise to speak on the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Community Television) Bill 2024, a bill which underlines the significant role that community television plays in… Read More »Broadcasting Services Amendment (Community Television) Bill 2024, second reading

The Albanese government was elected on a promise of transparency and accountability, and the response from the minister is reflecting anything but. Prime Minister… Read More »Jason Clare’s transparency fail, Attendance by minister

I was saying that the government must remain accountable for the expenditure of taxpayers’ money and that, if this ARC Board goes on a… Read More »Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023, second reading