Speeches

...Today, the task of maintaining our national security is even more complex and more demanding of vigilance and specialist skills..

...As we all know, the world today is in a situation of increased volatility. The uncertainty that is gripping us..

...I did want to stand up today and make comments regarding the reaction that a photo posted by the Prime..

...To the vast majority of us, nuclear science can seem incomprehensible. Say the word 'nuclear' in Australia and thoughts of..

It is essential that the authorisation of any and all electoral campaigning material is clearly labelled as such. Lobbyist agencies,..

The Buderim Foundation is a community philanthropic, not-for-profit up in my seat of Fairfax on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Its operating model..

Today I am wearing a tie that my five-year-old daughter gave me for Father's Day. While I was flying to Canberra..

I am pleased to present you with my 2016/17 Annual Report for Fairfax. My first year as the Federal Member for..

...The problems in South Australia and Victoria are well known, but the issue for resource-rich Queensland has to be: how..

...I want to talk about last Saturday night, when nearly 9,000 screaming netball fans descended on the Brisbane Entertainment Centre..

...Australian taxpayers deserve much greater accountability and transparency concerning the subsidies they provide to politically active environmental organisations than often, and..

...Queensland ought to be the powerhouse of job creation. We should be, but if you look at the latest data,..

...While almost seven million Australians live outside large metropolitan areas, of the 20 federal electorates with the lowest household incomes..

...A form of restrictive censorship was recently recommended to the Queensland state Labor government, whereby children were not to speak..

...The climate is almost certainly changing, and we should do what we reasonably can to reduce emissions; however, the level..

...When it comes to dealing with North Korea and ensuring the peace and stability of our region, I say to..

...On the Sunshine Coast, where my electorate of Fairfax is based, we have a disproportionately large population of mature-age Australians..

...In the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No. 2) Bill 2017 the measures are, of course, part of the..

...I felt so desperately sorry for the Leader of the Opposition when he tried to present this MPI (matters of..

...This bill is part of a suite of measures reflecting this government's core commitment to the future of Australia's smart..

...I say from this side of the House, but probably more personally just from me and maybe also from those whom..

...Australia is bound by a common set of values and we need to ensure that those values are upheld and..

Taxation - '...The Labor Party will tax households to ensure they pay higher electricity prices. Labor will tax the homeowner..

...Here in Australia, despite our rich diversity, we are united because we are bound by a common set of values. We..

...I want to say how honoured I feel as a member of the coalition—as a member of a party that..

...This bill forms part of the coalition government's commitment to a fairer tax system and, what is more, it signifies a..

..In 45 minutes from now, the Queensland Treasurer will stand up and table that government's budget. Let us wait. Will they..

...Australia knows its place in the world. We know we are a middle power and we are often relied on..

...The government is setting these new thresholds for one reason, and that is to ensure fairness. Fairness is a word that..

...Australia is one of the few countries in the world that have a planned resettlement program. It proactively goes out and..