Speeches in parliament

 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 »Labor fails indigenous boarding school students, Statements by senators

 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 »Labor’s Comm Games cancellation an international embarrassment, Matter of public importance

 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 »Vale the The Hon Simon Crean, Condolence motion

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, Statements by senators

 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 »Broadcasting Services Amendment (Ban on gambling advertisements during live sport) Bill 2023, second reading

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 »Education Legislation Amendment (Startup Year and other Measures) Bill 2023, second reading

 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, Statements by senators

I rise to raise serious concerns about declining standards in Australian schools – which are arguably escalating under the Albanese Government. In the May budget… Read More »Labor asleep at the wheel over declining school standards, Statements by senators