Speeches in parliament

I rise to take note of the ducking and weaving which occurred when the government was asked to explain the basis on which it has… Read More »Questions without notice: Take note of answers

 This is a very important amendment to this bill. It has the effect of capping HELP indexation at three per cent. This would mean… Read More »Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill 2025, Henderson amendment (capping HELP indexation at 3%)

 The Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill is an admission of abject failure by the Albanese government—failure to control inflation,… Read More »Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill 2025, second reading

I rise to join with my colleagues in indicating the coalition does strongly support the Universities Accord (National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond… Read More »Universities Accord (National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence) Bill 2025, second reading

 Labor’s school funding war is continuing to wreak havoc. More than half of Australia’s public schools are without additional funding, with the Prime Minister… Read More »Labor’s school funding mess

 I rise to pay tribute to a great friend, the late Kevin James Andrews AM. Kevin was also a valued colleague. He was the… Read More »Vale the The Hon Kevin Andrews, Condolence motion

 From the Prime Minister to the Premier, Labor has failed Victorians and overseen the decay of the once great state of Victoria. That is… Read More »Victorians can’t afford Labor, Statements by senators

 Well, it is somewhat ironic that we are here today in this chamber debating a bill put forward by the Australian Greens to ban… Read More »Interactive Gambling Amendment (Ban Gambling Ads) Bill 2024, second reading