Speeches in parliament

I call on the Victorian Labor Government to reverse its reckless decision to shut down the native forestry industry by 2030.  With so much of… Read More »Victorian Labor must reverse its reckless decision to shut down the native forestry industry, Matter of public importance

Question to Senator Mathias Cormann re Building a Stronger Economy. 13 February 2020.

Newstart, Pensions and Benefits Motion. 13 February 2020.

As the patron Senator for Corangamite, Corio and Bendigo, amongst other federal electorates, I have some deep concerns about a number of very shabby deals… Read More »Labor’s shady deals compromise the community interest, Adjournment

Last night in Parliament, I was honoured to speak on the following condolence motion (moved by Senator Cormann in the Senate) which paid tribute to… Read More »Black Summer bushfires, Condolence motion

 MDBA investigation. 8 December 2019.

MPI Violence against women. 8 December 2019.

Delivering better infrastructure. 8 December 2019.