22/03/2017
Statement on New Export Opportunities With China – House of Representatives
The Coalition Government is securing new markets for farmers. Australian farmers export around two-thirds of their produce, and the coalition government is promoting better relationships with our trading partners to secure even more opportunities for domestic producers.
22/03/2017
Statement on Family and Domestic Violence – Federation Chamber
There are some things our society simply should not tolerate – and domestic violence is top of the list. It must stop.
21/03/2017
Statement on Gympie Branch Older Women’s Network – Federation Chamber
It was a great pleasure to meet with members of the Older Women’s Network Gympie branch to celebrate the achievements of women as part of International Women’s Day during Queensland Women’s Week.
20/03/2017
Statement on Wide Bay Motor Complex – Federation Chamber
The great city of Maryborough in Wide Bay is known for its serene environment and heritage architecture, but it also has a long history of a different kind.
2/03/2017
Statement on Road Safety – Federation Chamber
I rise today to speak about the national road toll and the recent disturbing increase in the number of fatalities, particularly in the calendar year 2016.
28/02/2017
Statement on Aged Care – House of Representatives
I rise to support the Coalition Government’s initiative, Increasing Choice in Home Care, which gives elderly people the freedom to choose their home care provider.
16/02/2017
Statement on Decentralisation – House of Representatives
The National Party is the party of infrastructure and decentralisation. We’re serious about creating new economic opportunities in regional communities by building infrastructure that enables them to grow and prosper. We are also serious about examining the economic and social benefits of decentralising government jobs and services – and relocating them from capital cities to the regions.
8/02/2017
Statement on Wide Bay Burnett Jobs Package – Federation Chamber
The Wide Bay region has long struggled with high unemployment. It is a battle that I have faced myself. I remember in my late teens and early 20s going door to door, desperate to get any job I could find to support my young family, so I understand the power of employment and the dignity that employment brings. Many people also find themselves in the same situation today, particularly young people who are sometimes forced to leave their homes and families in Wide Bay just so they can find a job.
29/11/2016
Statement on Aged Care – Federation Chamber
In my maiden speech I spoke of the challenges we face as a nation with an ageing population, which will result in increasing demands on our aged care sector, whilst facing very difficult economic times.
28/11/2016
Statement on Coalition Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund supporting projects in Maryborough and Gympie – Federation Chamber
I congratulate the Liberal-National coalition government on the success of its National Stronger Regions Fund. The National Stronger Regions Fund was an initiative of the National Party, led by my predecessor in Wide Bay.
