Speeches in parliament

One of the great joys of my role as the shadow minister for education is to meet so many inspiring teachers and educators who are… Read More »LaTrobe University leading the way on phonics education, Statements by senators

 Of the 44 referenda held in this country, only eight have passed. The last referendum proposal to pass was in 1977. This shows not… Read More »Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Amendment Bill 2023, second reading

 This morning there are reports – from Trudy McIntosh of Sky News as reposted by Andrew Clennell – that three Labor MPs have raised… Read More »Corangamite needs a local MP who’ll serve our national interest, Statements by senators

I am delighted to rise in this debate as the new shadow minister for education. In taking over from Alan Tudge, I have very big… Read More »Albanese Government must safeguard academic freedom in Australian universities, Statements by senators

I rise to stand up for the magnificent doctors, midwives and nurses at Epworth Geelong’s maternity service – and the thousands of women and families who have… Read More »Labor and Epworth, hang your heads in shame, Statements by senators