Speeches in parliament

 I rise to speak today on this Matter of Public Importance on the failure of Labor to listen to students, parents, unions and teachers… Read More »Reversing declining school standards must be a critical priority

 I rise to condemn the Albanese government, which has axed plans to build two remote boarding schools for some of the most disadvantaged Indigenous… Read More »First Nations Australians: Studio Schools, 2 minute statements

 As a Geelong-based Victorian senator, I am absolutely appalled by Premier Andrews’s decision in concert with the Albanese government. We have brought this matter… Read More »Matters of Public Importance: Victorian Commonwealth Games

 I join with my fellow senators in honouring the life of the Hon. Simon Findlay Crean. I convey my deep condolences to his wife,… Read More »Condolence motion, The Hon Simon Crean

Despite a 60 per cent increase in schools funding over the last two decades, we have continued to see a decline in school standards. Making… Read More »Labor must deliver explicit instruction in every school, 2 minute statements

 The coalition have introduced the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Ban on Gambling Advertisements During Live Sport) Bill because we believe the time has come to… Read More »Second reading, Broadcasting Services Amendment (Ban on gambling advertisements during live sport) Bill 2023

Several months ago, I visited the UTS Startups hub, an exceptional example of a university accelerator course working as it should without imposing a massive… Read More »Second reading, Education Legislation Amendment (Startup Year and other Measures) Bill 2023

 I rise to congratulate Nicole Ta-Ei Werner, the Liberal candidate for the Victorian seat of Warrandyte, who was pre-selected yesterday, from a very competitive… Read More »Vote 1 Nicole Werner for Warrandyte, 2 minute statements