Parliamentary speeches

Diamond Creek East Primary's Anzac excellence

November 24, 2015

"On Monday I had the very great pleasure of attending Diamond Creek East Primary School in the Scullin electorate for their regular assembly. It is always a pleasure to be with Diamond Creek East..."

Read More

A better debate on asylum seekers in Australia

November 13, 2015

"The Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull talks about moving on from old politics. He talks about serious policy conversations. He talks about bipartisanship. And, as we have all experienced in recent weeks at great length, the Prime Minister talks..."

Read More

Labor leads on cities policy

November 10, 2015

"I am very pleased to be able to participate in what is a very important debate, and I thank the member for Ryan for bringing this matter before the Federation Chamber. In part this is a motion that is appropriately bipartisan..."

Read More

Marriage equality now

November 10, 2015

"I am very pleased to rise to speak in support of this very important piece of legislation. I am very pleased that I can put on record again my view in support of marriage equality and making marriage equality a reality now..."

Read More

Malcolm Turnbull and Climate Change

October 20, 2015

"What an extraordinary end note from the member for Hinkler, whose contributions I normally enjoy. But I guess it shows the gulf between the parties and within the parties when it comes to action on climate change..."

Read More

Micah Challenge

October 19, 2015

"Last week, I was visited in my office in Parliament House by representatives of Micah Challenge, a global movement of Christians committed to speaking out against poverty and injustice around the world..."

Read More

SIGN UP FOR MY SCULLIN UPDATE NEWSLETTER