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Member’s Statement on Medicare
I begin today by registering my ongoing thanks to all the healthcare workers here in Jagajaga—the nurses, doctors and pharmacists—administering vaccines and caring for people
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The Need for a Federal Anticorruption Commission
Last week, I held a community forum, together with the member for Isaacs, about the need for a federal anticorruption commission and Labor’s commitment to
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Improving Supports for At Risk Participants) Bill 2021
The NDIS is such an important part of our country, and it should provide people with disability and the wider community with the certainty that
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Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Bill 2021
This bill, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Bill 2021, addresses some very important areas, particularly Australia’s charitable sector. I very much share
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Closing the Gap 2021
I begin tonight by acknowledging that I am speaking from the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and I pay my respects
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Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Subsidy) Bill 2021
Access to affordable and quality child care is something that Australian families rightly expect and desperately need. I want to begin my remarks today by
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The Flaws of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Standards and Assurance) Bill 2021
I rise to add my voice to the many on this side of the chamber and the member for Indi who have pointed out the
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Member’s Statement on Child Care
In 2021, it is almost unbelievable that I have to stand here to condemn members of the Morrison government for judging and shaming Australian families
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COVID-19 Disaster Payment (Funding Arrangements) Bill 2021
I rise to speak on the COVID-19 Disaster Payment (Funding Arrangements) Bill 2021. This COVID-19 disaster payment was welcome relief to many Victorians and many
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Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 1) Bill 2021
I rise to speak on the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 1) Bill 2021 because the Australian aged-care system is
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Cashless Welfare Card
I rise today to speak on behalf of the pensioners of my electorate. Time and time again the Morrison government shows nothing but contempt for
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COVID-19: Travel Cancellation Bill
It’s a pleasure to speak on this motion today. As many members have already said, I have heard through this pandemic of many consumers who